Eat More in Front of the TV
You can eat up to 6 cups of certain low-fat microwave brands for about the same number of calories you’d get from just 7 or 8 chips. Plus, the popcorn also counts as two servings of whole grains. All in all, one satisfying nosh!
A Kernel of Truth
A survey of 15,000 people found that popcorn eaters get far more whole grains than people who go popcorn-free. And that’s great news for the waistline, because high-fiber whole grains help you feel more satisfied. They also help keep your blood sugar steady and your blood pressure under control.
Pop Up, Slim Down
Of course, you’ll undo all the good of perfectly popped popcorn if you drown it in butter and salt a la those movie-theater tubs. So look at labels and be a smart popper. Orville Redenbacher, Pop Secret, and Jolly Time all offer 100-calorie microwave packs with 5 to 6 cups of popcorn in one bag.
Or try this 4-cup, 75-calorie savory popcorn from EatingWell:
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper dress up air-popped popcorn.
Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
4 cups hot air-popped popcorn
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Cayenne pepper to taste
Toss popcorn with Parmesan and cayenne to taste.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 75 calories; 3 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 9 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein; 1 g fiber; 154 mg sodium; 43 mg potassium.
What you get: Calcium, fiber, few calories.
October 24th, 2008 at 11:33 am
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