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Power Up Your Diet
Popcorn
"Because it's super-low in calories, popcorn is the perfect food for those times when you don't want to worry about portion size," says Sharon Richter, RD, a nutritionist in New York City. And it's loaded with fiber, which is crucial for staying slim. In fact, people who maintain a healthy weight consume an average of 33 percent more fiber daily than those who are overweight, according to research.
Eat It Up: Save calories (and money) by getting a basic air popper. One we like: Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Hot Air Popper by Presto ($25, bedbathandbeyond.com). Pop the kernels with a bit of salt and toss with nuts and raisins for a tasty trail mix.
Nutrition facts per 1 cup air-popped: 31 calories, 1g protein, 6g carbohydrate, 0g fat, (0g saturated), 1g fiber
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3/28/2012 12:21:02 PM Report AbuseNice! I didn't know popcorn had so much fiber. Though I don't have a popper; I used to have to pop it in a teflon pan, and it got nasty with the little black flakes in it. I have some nice stainless steel pots and pans now, though, so I'm all set. :) http://www.buycoppercookware.com/pot-racks-c-34_41_88.html
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