how much popcorn is too much?

ayoubm3949

I buy the orville kernels and pop them on my stove top.. I usually eat 4 cups of popcorn with only half a tbsp of olive oil. The olive oil adds no taste, its just mandatory when popping the kernels or else they'll burn and stick to the pan.

anyways, am i eating too much popcorn? I've been told it's healthy and I've become sort of attached to it lol

thatguy010

I buy the orville kernels and pop them on my stove top.. I usually eat 4 cups of popcorn with only half a tbsp of olive oil. The olive oil adds no taste, its just mandatory when popping the kernels or else they'll burn and stick to the pan.

anyways, am i eating too much popcorn? I've been told it's healthy and I've become sort of attached to it lol

1 kernel is too much, corn is a grain and bad for you. We have not evolved to properly digest grains.

fbmandy55

I buy the orville kernels and pop them on my stove top.. I usually eat 4 cups of popcorn with only half a tbsp of olive oil. The olive oil adds no taste, its just mandatory when popping the kernels or else they'll burn and stick to the pan.

anyways, am i eating too much popcorn? I've been told it's healthy and I've become sort of attached to it lol

1 kernel is too much, corn is a grain and bad for you. We have not evolved to properly digest grains.

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elenathegreat

POPCORN! POPCORN! Who wants POPCORN? I do! I do! Too much is never enough

mrsdizzyd84

So long as it fits within your macros and calories you can go to town with it.

Antjebeth08

I make mine in a pan on the stove too and just use a quick spray of olive oil. I haven't had any sticking/burning issues and it is delicious I don't think I could ever give it up.

mistikal13

I love popcorn!! Never giving it up

oldmanstauf

I wouldn't think that's too much. It's pretty low in calorie (by itself) which is how I eat it. Call me strange, I like the natural taste without butter or seasoning. As long as it's not causing you to go over your allotment, have at it and some.

metzlerjn

popcorn is low calorie and has some fiber. olive oil is a great fat for you if you dont go overboard 1tablespoon is the serving size but you can also pop the kernels in a brown paper bag in the microwave or you should in invest in an air popcorn machine. as long as you don't add high calorie toppings i would say 4 cups is fine but i think the serving when it is popped is 2 cups

MissJay75

4 cups seems totally reasonable. I used to eat literally 5 times that, with full butter and salt for an after dinner 'snack'.

JAllen32

I can eat my weight in popcorn in one sitting, if its available! lol The way you are eating it is great! Healthy and in moderation! I do it that way too sometimes, but other times, there is a stick of butter involved. OR a refillable tub at the movies. hehe

ayoubm3949

okayyy thanks a lot

mfp_1

Here's my technique for getting the most out of popcorn.
1. Weigh popcorn in grams. Weight is more accurate than volume and that's important for calorie dense foods like popcorn. It's the same weight uncooked as cooked, of course. It's easier to weigh uncooked but if you're sharing you'll probably want to weigh your own cooked portion.

2. Put the oil in the pan and add one single kernel.

3. Heat the oil until that kernel pops.

4. Remove the pan from heat and add the rest of the popcorn. Your pan should be large enough so each kernel touches the oil on the base of the pan. Move the pan around so the hot oil touches each kernel.

5. Return the pan to the heat. Wait until the popping ceases.

Done. I find that method is most efficient and heating the kernels evenly. So almost every one pops and there's rarely any burning.

caramkoala

ooooohhh popcorn! great idea!

roachhaley

mmmm popcorn. i say eat as much as you want as long as it fits your goals. lots of fiber and low fat!

i have to make mine in the microwave in a paper bag because every time i try on the stove they just burn o_o

monroe61

I LOVE popcorn!! It is a great snack for such low calories you get a ton! Enjoy and don't go over board and you will be just fine, as with anything else

XXXMinnieXXX

Here's my technique for getting the most out of popcorn.
1. Weigh popcorn in grams. Weight is more accurate than volume and that's important for calorie dense foods like popcorn. It's the same weight uncooked as cooked, of course. It's easier to weigh uncooked but if you're sharing you'll probably want to weigh your own cooked portion.

2. Put the oil in the pan and add one single kernel.

3. Heat the oil until that kernel pops.

4. Remove the pan from heat and add the rest of the popcorn. Your pan should be large enough so each kernel touches the oil on the base of the pan. Move the pan around so the hot oil touches each kernel.

5. Return the pan to the heat. Wait until the popping ceases.

Done. I find that method is most efficient and heating the kernels evenly. So almost every one pops and there's rarely any burning.

Good advice as mine often burns! X

feistyhorsegal

ooo now I want popcorn! Yeah so long as you don't add butter and salt I would think you could eat as much as you like. Its high in fibre. That much popcorn even plain would be quite a few calories though wouldn't it? I love popcorn but I air pop mine

joehempel

I eat a bag of popcorn a night almost.

It's the Walmart Brand, 240 calories and 9 grams of fat and 400 or so mg of sodium....it's delicious!

mnichol

You must not have seen the good news! popcorn is the new superfood, no i'm not kidding. Munch up! :drinker:


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/26/antioxidants-in-popcorn-polyphenols_n_1380334.html

dls06

As long as it fits into my day, I eat a large bag of low fat popcorn everyday. It's a whole grain and it helps with elimination. If you know what I mean. I love it.

thistimeismytime

I eat 4-8 cups of popcorn almost every day. I POPCORN!! Enjoy! :drinker:

angiechimpanzee

It's a great snack and super low in calories, plus it has fiber! 4 cups of popcorn has about as many calories as four medium sized sugar cookies, which wouldn't even have half the nutritional benefit. Go for it, girl.

andream1976

There is never "too much" when it comes to popcorn! It's my favorite snack, especially when I'm hungry and out of calories for the day. I use an air popper and top with butter flavor popcorn seasoning or some 'I can't believe it's not butter!" olive oil spray. Gives it alittle butter taste since adding real butter would kill all the benefits. I admit, I would love to pour me some butter on it, however, I digress........

Papillon22

As long as it's within your calorie limit, go ahead and enjoy it!
I saw on tv that you can just put the kernels in a paper bag, and put it in the microwave. Once popped, spray with oil spray (so the salt will stick), sprinkle salt and voila! This way, I save about 120 calories by not using a tbsp of oil.

MsBaby117

I eat about 6 cups of the 94% fat free kind all the time...it's low calories...has lots of fiber and it's delicious!! :flowerforyou:

graelwyn

I really want to try this but have yet to find somewhere in the Uk to get those paper bags, GRRRR.

ryansgram

I just ate 2 mini bags, only 200 calories...Yum

Hollyjd1019

I got a hot air popcorn popper and I LOVE it! No oil or butter needed. I love popcorn and have it at least a couple times a week maybe more. As long as it fits within my cals.

gostumpy

Unless you're talking about 4 cups of unpopped kernels!!! hahahaha!

Dahamac

Smart Balance - Smart & Healthy (low fat, low sodium), 1 bagged popped is 4 cups popped with 80 calories, 16g Protein, & 20g Fiber.

I love it and it has really helped me fight cravings at time without adding a lot of calories.