Well, it has been said that the chemicals in the bags and flavorings of microwave popcorn are everything from gross to vaccine-negating to cancer-causing (try Googling perfluorooctanoic acid). I am sure almost all of us would like to cut chemicals OUT of our diets where possible...
And I am here to tell you how to do this with one of my all-time favorite snacks... AND save you money in the process!
Popcorn is naturally high in anti-oxidants, low in calories, low in fat, contains fiber, and is gluten-free and vegan. But as with many "convenience" foods that we now consider to be staples in our lives, the over-thinking and over-processing of popping corn has rendered it unfit to eat.
Well, rest easy now. Because all you need is a plain brown paper lunch-type bag and a half cup of minimally-processed popping corn, and you are on your way to eating healthier at a low cost, without sacrificing convenience!
Take your lunch bag and fill it with about a half cup of popping corn. Fold it over three times, and place on it's side in the microwave. "Nuke" this for ABOUT three minutes -- we all know microwave cooking times vary, so stay close and listen until you get the hang of this -- and enjoy!
Of course, you can still add salt and/or butter and/or hot sauce and/or your favorite toppings that will make this a less ideal but more delicious snack... My favorite is still to add a Tablespoon of melted organic butter (but a sprinkle of sea salt or parmesan is nice, too)... BUT skip the carcinogens and make a batch of popcorn for about 80% less cost than you are used to!
Oh, and for my Campfire buddies... Do like Native Americans did. Just toss your popping corn into the camp fire, and when it pops, try to catch and eat it before it burns!
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