Give us more 'real' food!
One of the most illuminating sessions of the show was the consumer panel on Monday morning, in which shoppers from the Chicago area shared their 'food philosophies.' Opinions varied wildly, although some views were more widely held - such as a preference for 'real' food, products with shorter ingredients lists and a belief that doing everything 'in moderation' and keeping an eye on portion sizes is a more sensible weight management strategy than following a fad diet or eating 'low-fat' foods.