The 411 on Popcorn
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (193453)
Boise, Idaho
July 9, 2026 3:17pm CST
I used to love popcorn. Such a great choice for a snack. It is a whole grain, low in calories and 3 grams of protein in a 3 cup serving. Fixed in air popper it is only 100 calories. You can fix it in oil or a microwave with varieties from 100 to 500 calories. Here's some ideas on toppings that might be good:
* A scoop of 25 grams of protein powder. It comes in vanilla and chocolate flavors.
* Add nutritional yeast -- 3 grams of protein per tablespoon and has B vitamins, zinc, magnesium, and beta-glucan which all good for the immune system.
* Parmesan --has 242 grams of calcium.
* Peanut butter powder -- you can add honey too for sweetness. ( I had never heard of this in powder form.)
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@MommyOfEli2013 (93216)
• Rupert, Idaho
10 Jul
Not a big fan of popcorn, but good to know. I get the less healthy puff corn. Similar texture but no nasty kernels lol
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@celticeagle (193453)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Jul
@MommyOfEli2013 ........HSN and QVC are two shopping networks I like to watch.
@celticeagle (193453)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Aug
The more butter the better, huh? Not much we get to enjoy it seems like as we grow older.
@Marilynda1225 (92122)
• United States
9 Jul
We make air popped popcorn a few times a week but never thought of adding some protein powder. Will have to try it
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@celticeagle (193453)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Jul
Really? Is it the oil or the smell of corn?
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@JudyEv (387988)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jul
@celticeagle I hadn't thought about it. Maybe it's the oil.
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