Is air popped popcorn or microwaved popcorn better?
Air-Popped Popcorn
What are the health benefits of air-popped popcorn when compared
to microwave popcorn?
Air popped or Microwaved Popcorn?
Popcorn is considered a low calorie, high-fiber snack, BUT how the popcorn is prepared can determine just how healthy it is.
Popcorn is a whole grain snack packed with fiber and micronutrients compared to refined grains.
Air-popping this delicious snack is a great way to avoid added fats and sodium that are often found in microwaveable packs.
When air-popping, you have control over the oil and seasonings you’re adding, unlike microwaved popcorn.
Instead of pouring on large amounts of butter and salt, choose an alternative seasoning such as cinnamon or garlic. Still tasty, but less calories, sodium and fat.
Research has linked the coatings used in microwave popcorn to health issues. One of the ingredients found in many brands of microwavable popcorn is diacetyl, a flavoring which has been linked to the lung disease bronchiolitis obliterans.
Steering clear of the convenience of pre-packaged popcorn can make this delicious food a high-fiber, low fat snack to munch on. Air popping is best!
Happy popping!
