Happy National Popcorn Day

Happy National Popcorn Day! I mostly love popcorn as a snack + with wine. As a little kid with my best friend, our tradition was to have a big bowl of popcorn studded with peanut M&M’s during movies.

Nowadays there are all sorts of varieties:

Plain

Savory – light, homestyle, butter, movie butter, cheddar

Sweet – kettle, caramel

Cracker Jack’s – with peanuts and molasses by Louise Ruckheim

A few of my favorites are –

Pop Secret Butter 94% Fat Free

Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop

Smartfood White Cheddar

Nutritionally – reading from Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop

Certified Gluten Free (GF)

Whole Grain

Non GMO

Cholesterol-Free

Vegan

No High-Fructose Corn Syrup

Kosher

Kosher Dairy

No Preservatives

Good source of fiber
Polyphenols which are antioxidants → prevents cell damage, better blood circulation, digestive health
Keeps you full longer¹

According to Food & Nutrition magazine, popcorn is 100% whole grain, low in calories, and has dietary fiber. This being plain popcorn without any added sugars or butter and doesn’t include theater popcorn. One serving of plain or light popcorn is 3 cups popped. On their website there’s a great “Nutrition Analysis of Popcorn” and “Think Outside the Bag”

A few add ons for popcorn – chili powder + lime juice, mix with roasted chickpeas or nuts, and Cajun seasoning.²

When choosing popcorn, keep in mind the salt, butter, and saturated fat it contains. Try the light 94% fat free version – yum!

Read more here on National Today and National Day Calendar

Remember Popcorn + Wine are the best!