And the award goes to …
popcorn!
Movie theater popcorn may be a butter bomb, but
the homemade variety can be surprisingly low in fat.
This Oscars season, enjoy a new twist on America’s
favorite movie-time snack.
Did you know?
3
cups of popped corn
equal one serving
from the grain group
41
quarts of popcorn
are consumed per
person each year
How high do popcorn kernels pop?
Up to
3 feet
Where it’s eaten
70%
In the home
30%
Out of the home
(theaters, stadiums, etc.)
Get in shape
Ever notice that popcorn comes in two shapes?
Snowflake:
used in movie theaters
because it pops the
biggest kernels
Mushroom:
used in candy because
it doesn't crumble
Beware, better, best
Movie theater
buttered popcorn
Light microwave
popcorn
130 calories
5 grams of fat
370 calories
20 grams of fat
Best
Air-popped
popcorn
90 calories
1.1 grams of fat
*Nutritional facts above reflect 1 serving size (3 cups)
Top-notch toppings
Give butter the boot and try these flavors instead:
(Add a dash of olive oil for extra oomph.)
Garlic
powder
Lemon
pepper
Smoked
paprika
Rosemary,
thyme and sage
Sources: Popcorn.org, Caloriecount.com
From the expert
“When made with the right ingredients, popcorn
is a low-calorie, high-fiber — and let’s not forget,
deliciously crunchy — snack that is packed with
antioxidants. Just remember to eat it mindfully
and savor the crunch of each bite instead of zoning
out and wondering where the bowl went.”
— Stephanie Metzner, registered dietitian and
program manager at Sharp Rees-Stealy
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