Loaded with fiber and heart healthy polyphenols, homemade popcorn can be one of the healthiest snacks around, says research from the University of Scranton — provided it’s not drowned in butter.
Try popping your corn in an air popper or on the stove with a bit of canola or olive oil. Then top with one or more of these healthy seasonings: Rosemary, cinnamon, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme or smoked paprika. All add antioxidant power — and punch up the flavor — for just a trace of calories.
Ingredients
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
Directions
1. Place kernels in popcorn air popper.
2. Cover with lid.
3. When popcorn is done popping, remove, top with seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition information
(For air-popped)
Calories 31
Total fat 0.34 g
Saturated fat 0.046 g
Protein 0.96 g
Carbohydrate 6.23 g
Dietary fiber 1.2 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 0