Is popcorn a healthy snack?

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  1. DaveOnline profile image69
    DaveOnlineposted 10 years ago

    Is popcorn a healthy snack?

  2. MatthewParker profile image64
    MatthewParkerposted 10 years ago

    Hi Dave, It all depends on what you put on it, if you put loads of butter and salt on it then it wouldn't be considered a healthy snack, but if you put just a little bit of sea salt then I would consider it healthy. Hope that helps, oh and also use portion control.

  3. DaveOnline profile image69
    DaveOnlineposted 10 years ago

    Thanks MatthewParker, what you say makes sense. I also think the oil used to make it might not be so healthy, I believe it is possible to make it oil-free in the microwave using a special receptacle.

    1. MatthewParker profile image64
      MatthewParkerposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      You're welcome! Also I just  remembered another no oil popcorn making alternative, Air popping with air poppers such as this one http://www.amazon.com/Presto-04821-Orvi … 00006IUWB. Hope that works for you!

  4. Anna Marie Bowman profile image70
    Anna Marie Bowmanposted 10 years ago

    Air popped popcorn without loads of butter and salt is the best for you. I put a little cayenne pepper or garlic salt on my popcorn for a little flavor. There are a variety of things you can sprinkle on popcorn to get flavor without adding fat, calories and salt.

    1. DaveOnline profile image69
      DaveOnlineposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for you comment Anna Marie, I normally add salt to popcorn but no butter. I would imagine that the actual corn does have health benefits.

  5. peachpurple profile image82
    peachpurpleposted 10 years ago

    no, high in cholesterol.Once a while having a cup should be okay. Better go for fried fruits and nuts

    1. DaveOnline profile image69
      DaveOnlineposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I haven't heard of fried fruits before, nuts yes; thanks for your advice

 
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