Which popcorn is the healthiest

Founded by a brother-sister duo, the company pops its mini popcorn in small batches and flavors each one by hand. Unlike many vegan products, however, this popcorn keeps it simple but delicious with only a few ingredients sunflower oil, salt, and natural flavoring. We love the flavorful pop of white cheddar you get with every bite. However, we felt our list would be incomplete without the inclusion of one cheesy popcorn, and this was the healthiest found.

Not your typical bag of microwave popcorn, this one features that perfect Parmesan flavor plus a dash of rosemary without all of those ingredients that are so bad for your body. We have to agree. The sweet-and-salty mix of maple and sea salt make this a feast for the tastebuds. For the traditional popcorn lover. Simple and lightly buttered, this one will remind you of Friday nights at the theater—minus the gross fake flavorings.

Made from a proprietary strain of black kernel popcorn from Illinois, it pops snow white and practically free of hulls. While some plant-based meats can be a healthy alternative to red meat, others can be highly processed. Gans has "always been a fan of [Quinn Snacks'] products," especially their organic, fun-flavored popcorns like this high-protein product.

She also gives it a shoutout for tasting delish and using minimal, farm-to-table ingredients. Yes, you read that right: Quinn Snacks makes a concerted effort to share where all of their ingredients come from, the farming practices used, and more. Per serving: calories, 10 g fat, 2 g sat fat , 17 g carbs, 0 g sugar, mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Plus, it's low in saturated fat , "which is important because research does confirm a strong correlation between a high saturated fat intake and increased risk for heart disease. Price is all about DIY popcorn because it puts her in control of added ingredients, plus it's a fun way to play around with different seasonings. Her current fave? A little chili lime seasoning. Per serving: calories, 1. Don't be fooled by the flavor, folks, this popcorn is not in fact loaded with sodium —and that's a great thing.

And Lesser Evil's popcorns pride themselves on simple and straightforward. Case in point? This pink salt popcorn's ingredient list: organic popcorn, organic extra-virgin coconut oil, and Himalayan salt. Trader Joe's certainly knows its way around popcorn. Per serving: calories, 6 g fat, 1 g sat fat , 18 g carbs, 0 g sugar, mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Click here for more! Weight Loss. The healthiest way to enjoy popcorn is to make it yourself at home using the kernels. Tuck into air-popped popcorn either plain, or using herbs and spices such as cinnamon or paprika for a burst of flavour.

If buying pre-made popcorn, the plainer the better. Simple salt or sugar varieties will usually have fewer added ingredients than flavours such as toffee or chocolate marshmallow. For a healthier popped snack, try our curry leaf popcorn or spiced chilli popcorn. Is hummus healthy? The best healthy snacks for work More healthy snack inspiration. Nicola Shubrook is a nutritional therapist and works with both private clients and the corporate sector.

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