POP! POP! POPCORN! The Ultimate Heart-Smart Snack.

Who knew? Popcorn is a 100% whole grain! Not only is it a whole grain but it’s packed with tons of fiber and natural nutrients that come packaged in with unprocessed whole grains such as magnesium and zinc ---and all this for a mere 31 calories per cup.  What’s more, the crunchy hull is rich in polyphenols — antioxidants that prevent damage to cells and have disease-fighting properties. Just remember to nix the movie theater/microwave types (loaded with bad fats and sodium) and pop up your own kernels (I use a microwave-safe popcorn popper and pop the kernels in the microwave on the “popcorn” setting). Season the popcorn yourself and you have the PERFECT snack for good health and weight control!