More About National Popcorn Day!

Popcorn is great if you are trying to manage your weight because it is a snack solution that can help you avoid weight gain. Its high fiber content, in addition to its low calorie count, contributes to this important health benefit. These properties of the snack can make people feel more full than a less healthy, fattier snack would. And, it is a fun snack!

However, it is sometimes prepared with high amounts of fat, sugar, and salt, which is not only unhealthy in itself, but can also lead to overeating. That is why it is very important to prepare your popcorn the right way. Movie theater or microwave popcorn loaded with butter and mountains of salt is not a very healthy choice. However, buying lightly salted pre-prepared bagged popcorn or making your own at home is a much healthier choice.

Did you know: The oldest piece of popcorn was discovered in New Mexico and is said to be over 5,000 years old. Today around 1.2 billion pounds are consumed by Americans every year, making it America’s most popular snack food by volume.