Healthy or Not? Illinois’ Favorite Junk Food Has Me Confused

As an adult, I still find pure joy in indulging in junk food on those days when I feel I really deserve a treat. My go-to? A McDonald's caramel sundae.  My guilty pleasure!

Let’s be real: some days, I could down an entire box of chocolate bars.  Other days, just a small bag of gummy bears from the gas station will do the trick.

Speaking of junk food, I found that Illinois voted on its favorite treat and I'm disappointed in us.  Wisconsin had no problem claiming Twix as their top choice, which is my second favorite candy!

But Illinois? We picked Skinny Pop popcorn.  Like, what?!  That's so random.

C'mon now, we couldn’t pick something a little more hitting? I mean, I appreciate the healthier angle—Skinny Pop—but it’s popcorn!

I've never been like, "Man, I'm craving Skinny Pop right now."  But I have said, "I need something sugary in my life.  Pronto."  Gas station candy hits the spot, always.

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Peach rings, gummy sharks, fruit roll ups, sour patch kids... you name it, I want it.

You know how you shouldn't go to grocery shopping when you're hungry?  You shouldn't go to the candy aisle when you're craving sugar.  Plain simple.  Bad idea.

We should be proud of Illinoisans, though.  Us choosing Skinny Pop as our favorite "junk food" means we’re leaning toward a “healthier” future.... I hope.

Still, I’m all about balance. Whether it’s a sundae or a box of chocolate bars, I say go big or go home!  Whatever your taste buds desire!