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Instead, we turn to microwave popcorn.
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Popcorn isfull of fiber, low in fat and calories, and a whole grain food.
(Related:What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Popcorn.)
One reason: extra ingredients.
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(Spoiler alert: more often than not this extra stuff isn’t great for you.)
So which ingredients are the biggest offenders?
Here’s a breakdown.
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Unhealthy fats
Brands no longer use trans fats in their popcorn products (yay!
), but some now use palm oil instead (boo!).
Excess sodium
Have you checked the sodium on your favorite bag of microwave popcorn?
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This led to the entire microwave popcorn industry removing from their popcorns.
The bottom line
Thinking about throwing out that package of microwaveable buttery goodness sitting in your pantry?
We don’t blame you!
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See:9 Healthiest Microwave Popcorn Brands (& The Bags to Skip).
For some inspiration, check out20 Delicious Ways to Dress Up Your Popcorn.
