{"id":127,"date":"2006-10-13T08:58:07","date_gmt":"2006-10-13T13:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raeudy.com\/?p=127"},"modified":"2006-10-13T09:01:18","modified_gmt":"2006-10-13T14:01:18","slug":"popcorn-popping-for-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raeudy.com\/?p=127","title":{"rendered":"Popcorn Popping For Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"

RECIPES: Rae’s Cheese-less Popcorn, Onion Dill Popcorn Salt, Herbed Popcorn Salt, Sesame Popcorn Salt, South of the Border Popcorn Salt, Caramel Candy Popcorn Balls<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Rae Udy<\/p>\n

October is National Popcorn Popping Month but at my house popcorn popping is a year long love affair.<\/strong>
\nPopcorn is a whole grain because it contains the entire grain kernel: including the bran, germ and endosperm. New health guidelines suggest at least three of your six one-ounce servings of grains should be from whole grains. Three cups of air-popped popcorn is equivalent to a one-ounce serving of whole grains.
\n Popcorn is also high in dietary fiber by providing five percent daily value. Fiber slows digestion and makes you feel full for longer periods and also grabs onto unwanted toxins as it makes its way through the digestion system.<\/strong>
\nAir-popped popcorn contains only 30 calories per cup and even when drizzled lightly with butter contains only 90 to 120 calories per cup. Popcorn has no artificial additives or preservatives and is sugar free.
\n The National Cancer Institute, the American Dental Association and the American Dietetic Association suggest popcorn as a healthful and nutritious snack food to fit into any meal and fitness program.<\/strong>
\nCheese-less Popcorn is my family\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s favorite popcorn recipe. The secret ingredient is KAL Nutritional Yeast Flakes. One scoop adds 45 just calories and provides eight grams protein, a host of B vitamins, zinc and potassium. Purchase this brand at your local health food store and you will be hooked on the great flavor.
\n Popcorn Salts are great to have on hand for variety and great taste on any occasion. Caramel Candy Popcorn Balls contain only 63 calories and two fat grams each.<\/strong>
\nThe microwave popcorn popper made by Orville Redenbacher is a quick and easy way to make popcorn in just minutes and uses no added oil.
\nSources:
\nhttp:\/\/www.popcorn.org\/frames.cfm?main=\/nutrition\/index.cfm&usernav=flash<\/a>
\nwww.calorie-count.com\/calories\/item\/19034.html<\/a>
\n<\/strong>
\nRAE’S CHEESE-LESS POPCORN
\n\u00c2\u00bc (one-quarter) cup popcorn
\n2 Tablespoons melted butter
\n1 scoop KAL Nutritional Yeast Flakes
\n\u00c2\u00bd (one-half) teaspoon salt
\nPlace popcorn in bottom of Orville Redenbacher microwave popcorn cooker. Cover and microwave on High for about three minutes or until all kernels have popped. Do not burn. Remove from microwave and pour into serving bowl. Melt butter in microwave in a small cup. Drizzle a small amount on top of popcorn. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast and salt. Stir and repeat until all butter and yeast has been used. Serve warm to eight.<\/p>\n

ONION DILL SALT
\n1\/4 (one-quarter) cup salt
\n2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
\n2 teaspoons dried dill weed
\n1\/4 (one-quarter) teaspoon garlic powder<\/strong><\/p>\n

HERBED SALT
\n1\/4 (one-quarter) cup salt
\n1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
\n1\/2 (one-half) teaspoon dried tarragon
\n1\/2 (one-half) teaspoon dried chives
\n1\/4 (one-quarter) teaspoon oregano leaves<\/p>\n

SESAME SALT
\n2 tablespoons salt
\n1\/4 (one-quarter) teaspoon ground turmeric
\n2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n

SOUTH OF THE BORDER POPCORN SALT
\n2 teaspoons garlic salt
\n1 teaspoon chili powder
\n\u00c2\u00bd (one-half) teaspoon ground cumin
\n1\/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)<\/p>\n

Process ingredients for each batch in blender at high speed until mixture is very fine in texture, about 30 to 45 seconds. Store in shaker. Shake onto warm popped popcorn after a drizzle of melted butter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

CARAMEL CANDY POPCORN BALLS
\n1\/2 (one-half) cup brown sugar
\n\u00c2\u00bc (one-quarter) cup water
\n1 tablespoon milk
\n4 cups popped corn
\nIn a saucepan, dissolve brown sugar in water. Stir and bring to boil over medium heat. Once the brown sugar dissolves, stop stirring and boil for five minutes until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Cool to room temperature. Pour over popcorn. Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray and form balls. Yields eight popcorn balls.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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