Archive for May 11th, 2009
A Delicious and Diet-Friendly Snack
When people go on diets, they are often most dismayed at their inability to eat snack foods. Chips are off the list. Cookies are certainly gone. And forget about ice cream. While it seems like every other food is a no, there is usually one snack food that remains okay. And while it can feel like a guilty pleasure, popcorn is usually allowed on many diets. The only thing to keep in mind with this healthy snack is that it’s only healthy so long as it isn’t drenched in butter and salt.
While this is the appeal for many people, if you can learn to love popcorn with little to no additives, it can make a delicious snacking staple without feeling like you’re dishonoring your diet. The best way to keep popcorn healthy is by throwing unpopped popcorn in a hot air popper. This way, the popcorn comes out with zero salt and zero butter (and not to mention zero chemicals), which is something that can’t be said for the microwave options.