Want a tip? Smuggle in a snack from home.

Okay, it's not exactly cool with theater owners (they make a huge chunk of their profits from concession sales, you know) but until they start offering the good stuff, it may be your only option. If you're new to snack sneaking, start out by bringing a piece of fruit.  Put it in a plastic sandwich bag in your bag or backpack so you'll have a place to put the core when you're done eating. Grapes are a good choice for more experienced fruit smugglers. Although a little more difficult to transport, they provide the hand-to-mouth action that'll comfort you through the tense moments of a slasher flick, and they're much more refreshing than gummy bears.

Another great alternative: Goldfish crackers. They're low in fat and have only 140 calories for 55 pieces-and they're yummy! A small bag of these babies might help you forget about popcorn entirely.  String cheese is also easy to stash in a bag or jacket pocket, and it is a good source of protein and calcium (translation: they'll help keep you pumped with energy when you're done sitting in the theater).

If you can't bring yourself to sneak around, why not just bring some gum or hard candy? If you're afraid you'll pig out when confronted with your pals' Junior Mints and Raisinettes, eat a meal before you head for the multiplex. And remind yourself that you're not there for the food anyway. The real purpose, as everyone knows, is to gawk at Orlando Bloom and Natalie Portman.

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