Is Popcorn Nutritious?
From this link:
http://windycitypopcorn.com/index.php/fun-popcorn-facts/naturally-nutritious.html
"It’s hard to believe a snack food that tastes so good can actually be good for you!… There’s no doubt popcorn is a perfectly sensible snack to fit into any meal/fitness plan."
- Popcorn contains fiber, providing roughage the body needs in the daily diet.
- Popcorn is low in calories — only 31-55 calories in one cup of unbuttered, and when lightly buttered, one cup still only has 133 calories.
- Popcorn has no artificial additives or preservatives, and is sugar-free.
- Popcorn contains energy-producing carbohydrates.
- Popcorn is ideal for between meal snacking since it satisfies and doesn’t spoil an appetite.
Absolutely! Popcorn is a good source of carbohydrate energy and fiber. For individuals of normal weight, carbohydrate is the best source of body fuel. Fiber is not used for energy but is an important health factor which is insufficient in most American diets. There are two kinds of fiber – soluble plays a role in regulating hunger, cholesterol and blood sugar, and insoluble is important in gastrointestinal health. Popcorn has no artificial color or flavor additives and is surprisingly low in calories. One cup of popped popcorn has 31 calories if eaten plain or seasoned with herbs; 133 calories if drizzled with a tablespoon of butter, margarine, or oil; 34 calories if sprayed with butter-flavored oil; 35 calories if sprinkled with a butter substitute. Most Kernel Season’s flavors have less than one calorie per serving. Many medical groups feel popcorn has a nutritive value. Popcorn is a wholesome, fun food which aids digestion by providing necessary roughage. Health and medical associat
Yes–high in fiber, it’s an all natural whole grain food. Ever since I’d heard about popcorn lung brought on by microwaveable packets, I wanted to figure out away to make it at home–without investing in an air popper. My mom and grandma both had air poppers… and I remember them being difficult to clean. Enter the glorious paper bag method. Here’s how I did it, yielding enough corn for two of us: 1/2 c popcorn kernels 2 T butter (if you want more, go for it) dash of salt 1 small lunchbag sized paper bag (our grocery store uses small-ish paper bags when they pack breakables like wine or olive oil that we’ve purchased; they work perfectly for this, and can be used a few times!) other seasonings (cheese, chili powder, whatever) 1 microwave 1. Melt the butter. Set aside. 2. Put popcorn kernels in small bag, and fold the top over so that the bag is sealed up. 3. Place this bag in the microwave, flap down. 4. Put the microwave on 4 minutes and do NOT leave the room. You’ll need to keep an
