Whether popcorn is 'healthy' depends how you eat it
In its purest form -- that is, plain air-popped kernels -- it's a healthy, whole-grain, antioxidant-rich snack food that comes at a pretty low-calorie cost for those who like to mindlessly nibble: A three-cup serving of air-popped popcorn has only 93 calories, 1 gram of fat and close to 4 grams of fiber. But movie theater popcorn, which is popped in coconut oil before salt and a"buttery topping" are added, is a distant cousin to its more clean-living relative.
If you're popping at home in the microwave, choose light or lower-fat versions. Limit the amount of salt and butter you add, and consider adding herbs such as basil, oregano or red pepper flakes -- or even Parmesan cheese instead.Lisa Drayer is a nutritionist, author and health journalist.
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