HEALTHY EATING
Fresh corn is healthy, but there’s another great way to enjoy corn: popcorn.
When you think of popcorn, you might think of movie theatres and lots of butter. But popcorn is a naturally healthy food without all the extra butter, oil and salt.
Popcorn is whole grain corn. It’s made from a specific type of corn that pops open when it’s heated. It can be a healthy alternative to higher-calorie snacks like potato chips and crackers. One cup of air-popped corn has just 31 calories and over one gram of fiber.
To keep it healthy, go light on the butter, oil and salt.
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
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