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An Obnoxious 69 Percent Of Millennials Take Photos Of Food Before Eating

If you didn't 'gram your food, did you even really eat it?
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The internet wants to make you think that millennials are insufferable, and the results of a recent survey are only helping the internet’s case.

According to a new study by Maru/Matchbox, 69 percent of millennials take a photo (or a video) of their food before eating.

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This isn’t too surprising, because millennials love doing things for the ‘gram and the food porn obsession is real as hell. 

Here are some examples of millennial food porn:

The study profiled 1,019 U.S. residents aged 18 to 34 and was balanced in terms of census region, age and household income. Millennials accounted for 310 Americans in the sample.

In addition to photographing their food, millennials in the study were more likely than those who were 35-plus to “love cooking” and consider themselves “experts in the kitchen.”

Who’s hungry?

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Before You Go

Best Late-Night Snack Foods
Banana Ice Cream(01 of08)
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Ice cream cravings are bound to happen some nights. Instead of reaching for the pint, opt instead for an easy-to-make banana ice cream. There's no dairy involved -- just frozen bananas. Not only only is it a healthy choice, but you can flavor it with whatever you're craving. Check out these recipes for some ideas to get you started. (credit:Healthy Happy Life)
Popcorn With Nutritional Yeast(02 of08)
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If you're craving something salty, consider popcorn. Pop your own kernels on the stove -- yes, it's easier than you think -- then top it with a little bit of salt and a lot of nutritional yeast. The nutritional yeast's natural cheese-y flavor will make this healthy snack wholly satisfying. (credit:spafra via Getty Images)
Energy Balls(03 of08)
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When you’re really craving something sweet, reaching for an energy bite or two is a good alternative to candy. Energy balls, if you don’t know, are delightful, healthy versions of truffles that you can easily make at home. You should always have a batch stocked in your fridge ― they come in handy for a quick snack or late-night snack. Check out these energy ball recipes. (And don't let the name fool you, these won't keep you up. There's no caffeine in these -- just dried fruit, nuts and sometimes chocolate.) (credit:The Healthy Maven)
Kale Chips(04 of08)
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If you’re craving something savory to munch on, reach for the kale. When baked into chips, kale can satisfy your need for something salty without too many calories. You can even make your own at home, which we recommend because it’s so easy and they taste way better than the store-bought kind. (credit:bhofack2 via Getty Images)
Pistachios(05 of08)
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High in protein and good fat, nuts are a good snack option late night -- or any time of day really. The problem with nuts is that it's easy to eat too many. The reason pistachios are such a good snack is that they're tucked away in a shell, so they take longer to eat and you're less likely to overeat. For those hard-to-open shells, use half of an empty pistachio shell to leverage your way in. It works every time. (credit:101cats via Getty Images)
Dark Chocolate Covered Grapes(06 of08)
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When you really feel like you need some chocolate in your life, make these dark chocolate covered grapes. Not only are they made with dark chocolate, which you should be eating a little bit every day anyway, but they also have a healthy fruit interior. Get the recipe. (credit:Molly Yeh)
Frozen Blueberries(07 of08)
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Don't need the chocolate? Straight up frozen blueberries are an addictive snack. They're a slightly better choice than fresh blueberries because they take a little longer to eat. So you're less likely to accidentally eat two cups in one sitting. If you're smart, you can freeze your own when there are sales and stock up. Here's how you do that. (credit:laughingmango via Getty Images)
Avocado Toast(08 of08)
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You know you want it. If you're actually feeling hungry, and not just looking for something to snack on, consider a piece of avocado toast. This more-substantial snack, with its high fat content, will help fill you up and keep you full until morning. There are a lot of ways to make avocado toast, so you'll never get bored of it. Check out our favorite avocado toast recipes. (credit:Dolly And Oatmeal)

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