Popcorn at night?

melpidal
melpidal Posts: 34 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is eating popcorn at night counter-destructive to my weight loss? I'm talking about home made popcorn that's within my calorie count. But what my question really wants to know is popcorn considered a carb and should I avoid it it at night while I watch tv because then my body will just turn it to sugar before I can digest it? That's more what I'm unsure of.

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  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    edited May 2017
    No, as long as it fits your calories you're good
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    If you are eating within your calories......nope it won't hinder weight loss. Weight loss is calories in vs. calories out.

    I don't watch carbs because I don't have medical issues. Popcorn is at the upper end for low glycemic index (not the best, not the worst) it also has lots of fiber. http://www.livestrong.com/article/327664-where-does-popcorn-fall-on-the-glycemic-index/

    Never been an issue for me, I eat popcorn most nights.
  • melpidal
    melpidal Posts: 34 Member
    Thanks all!!!!!!!
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    edited May 2017
    Popcorn is a good idea any time.
  • dfwesq
    dfwesq Posts: 592 Member
    You can lower the calories by air popping or using a microwave popper with minimal oil. It's relatively low calorie for a lot of volume.
  • raquele3394
    raquele3394 Posts: 180 Member
    I love popcorn and I air popped and add Tabasco sauce. It is delicious. I just count the calories.
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    I have found unsalted mixed nuts to be more satisfying.
  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
    Carbs don't add any extra calories just because they are a carb. A calorie is a calorie. I eat popcorn almost every day.
  • estherdragonbat
    estherdragonbat Posts: 5,283 Member
    That's my late night snack and has been thru 57 lbs lost...
  • melpidal
    melpidal Posts: 34 Member
    Thanks guys for your input!!!!!!!!
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    I had chocolate popcorn just before bed last night. It resulted in me hitting my protein goal. I consider that a complete win!
  • Macy9336
    Macy9336 Posts: 694 Member
    I always air pop my popcorn and then add butter and parsley so I can control the amount of butter/calories. Buying fake butter popcorn is
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