Popcorn as a snack?

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  • DBiddle69
    DBiddle69 Posts: 682 Member
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    I eat ACT II Butter Flavor (63 calories per bag)....and sometimes I have been known to have three per day!!!
  • miadhail
    miadhail Posts: 383 Member
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    bah, everything causes cancer lately. so, just enjoy your lives, eat what you want (in moderation of course) and make sure to be physically active and you should be alright! :) I love popcorn too, microwavable or not. somehow popcorn from the cinemas are amazingly delicious.. lol.
  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
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  • HawtTamale
    HawtTamale Posts: 35 Member
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    I LOVE POPCORN!!

    I too make it on the stove with coconut oil (but I count it...the calories in oil aren't cheap, but the oil itself is EXTREMELY healthy for you). The idea of paperbag in the microwave is brilliant and I am definitely going to try it.

    Keep on with the popcorn if it helps keep you on track. It's definitely one of the better choices for a savoury snack out there.

    /hugs
  • mamalangz8
    mamalangz8 Posts: 13
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    I was going to say the exact same thing! Look out for GMO corn... or anything GMO.
  • amruden
    amruden Posts: 228 Member
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    Air popcorn ...so good. Of helps with my mindless must eat feeling.

    I like a little powered sugar or parmesan cheese. Even toss mini chocolate chips in when still warm.

    Mmm....

    Good good.
  • sweetchildomine
    sweetchildomine Posts: 872 Member
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    I feel like almost everything causes cancer these days lol. I'm just gonna have to take my chances on this one because I have ZERO self control lol
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
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    You can get a container of plain popping kernels and do it in the microwave yourself. Just use a brown paper bag and put about 3 tbsp of kernels in there, fold over the top, and microwave 2:30 to 3:00 until it's done but not burnt. It makes a big bag of it, and it's only 120 calories.
  • Monami12
    Monami12 Posts: 1
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    good snack but is better plain ..little bit salt
  • NatashaShen
    NatashaShen Posts: 295 Member
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    I love my air popper, though it is a bit loud. I have all those popcorn sprinkle seasoning and they only add 5 calories for my whole bowl. Awesome snack!
  • wdot
    wdot Posts: 8
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    complete empty calories! Snack on fruit or possibly dark chocolate...a little bit goes a long way ;)
  • Just_do_it_xo
    Just_do_it_xo Posts: 30 Member
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    I'm weird and find popcorn tasty with a hot sauce called tapitillo... It's amazing tho lol


    HA then count me in on the weird! I <3 popcorn with tapatillo sauce and some lime! (the mexican side of me comes out haha)
  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
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    I snack on popcorn most days! Prepackaged ones though.
  • SomeoneSomeplace
    SomeoneSomeplace Posts: 1,094 Member
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    Other toppings:

    garlic salt + rosemary

    taco seasoning mix

    Personally I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE to sprinkle on some Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk seasoning mix

    Never thought of these! Very smart!

    A little Cayenne pepper is really good, makes a nice spicy treat!

    I dip mine in Tapatio or Siracha as well.

    I'm a little addicted to heat.

    When I feel like sweet tho I use some cinnamon sugar
  • Faericn_Rising
    Faericn_Rising Posts: 235
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    I think popcorn is great—especially if you pop bulk kernels instead of those bags with yucky chemicals. I actually put 1/4 cup in a paper bag, fold the top two times, put upright in the microwave for 3 min until it stops, and voila! :) I don't used butter spray—I just melt a 1/2 tbsp butter and pour it over with a little salt. Last week I used olive oil spray instead and added pepper—tasted just like salt and pepper chips!!!

    I think it is a good whole grain snack, and actually has a lot of benefits including antioxidants. Might not be lots of protein, so make sure you're filling that gap with other things. But as far as 100 cal snacks go, it's a good choice!

    I had no idea you could pop your own popcorn in a paper bag! :drinker:
  • jmadams111
    jmadams111 Posts: 145 Member
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    Tony Chacheries Cajun Seasoning!
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,688 Member
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    I like to add nutritional yeast from the health food store. Love it!!!

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