Popcorn: The Perfect Snack
It's hard to believe a snack food that tastes so good can actually be good for you!
With the thumbs-up from organizations such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA), there's no doubt popcorn is a perfectly sensible snack to fit into any meal/fitness plan.
Here are some fast facts about popcorn:
Popcorn contains fiber, which your body needs every day.
Popcorn is low in calories, only 31-55 calories in one cup of unbuttered, and when lightly buttered, one cup still only has 133 calories.
Popcorn has no artificial additives or preservatives, and is sugar-free.
Popcorn is a whole-grain which contains energy-producing complex carbohydrates.
Popcorn is ideal for between-meal snacking since it satisfies and doesn't spoil an appetite.
Everyone loves fresh-popped popcorn, but it also can be enjoyed when combined with seasonings, spices and other foods like raisins, fruit and cheese providing a nutritious, delicious snack.
Make your favorite recipe for crispy rice snack bars, but use popcorn instead of cereal. This sweet treat is now much healthier! Shape it into balls, bars or sticks.
