Monday, February 1, 2010

Microwave Popcorn: The Not So Healthy Snack

I just read a very odd and disturbing article and figured i better share it with all of you! I have always been most empathetic for the individuals who are attempting to make healthy choices, but are unaware of what is really in there "healthy" snacks. This article explains a health condition called popcorn lung that is a result of the over consumption of the ever popular microwave popcorn.

I encourage the individuals who choose to have a bowl of popcorn over potato chips or cookies, but we can do better then the microwave. So next time you sit down for a good flick pass on the toxic option and try my favorite popcorn recipe that is much easier on your body, your wallet and our environment.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of organic popcorn
1 tbs of coconut oil
pinch of sea salt

- Add popcorn and oil to a large pot, cover pot and cook on medium heat until all corn is popped
- Add sea salt to taste

* can also add dried kelp instead of salt for some added nutrients such as potassium, iron, calcium and iodine
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  1. Jenn ChampagneFebruary 2, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Marcie, very interesting article. The part that jumps out at me is:
    "diacetyl is a natural flavouring agent found in butter, cheese and even wine, the chemical also produces a toxic gas when heated"
    Does this mean that cheese,butter and wine should not be heated or cooked with? I have cooked with all 3, especially cheese!

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