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multigraincracker

(36,412 posts) Sat Oct 4, 2025, 09:04 PM Saturday

Is popcorn a health night time snack?

3 cups just 100 calories, lots of fiber and can increase tryptophan.
great article about the health benefits of air dried popcorn.

https://caloriehealthy.com/is-popcorn-a-healthy-snack-before-bed.html

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Is popcorn a health night time snack? (Original Post) multigraincracker Saturday OP

Not if you have diverticulitis or colitis. ms liberty Saturday #1

For me it's shell fish. multigraincracker Saturday #2

For some reason I've really taken to popcorn recently ... 30 grams of ... rog Saturday #3

I'm on my second air popper Dirt cheap multigraincracker Saturday #4

I do have an air popper ... just can't seem to find ... rog Saturday #5

ms liberty

(10,665 posts)

1. Not if you have diverticulitis or colitis.

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 09:07 PM

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multigraincracker

(36,412 posts)

2. For me it's shell fish.

Reply to ms liberty (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 09:16 PM

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The article points out exceptions.

rog

(886 posts)

3. For some reason I've really taken to popcorn recently ... 30 grams of ...

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 10:03 PM

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... 30 grams of organic popcorn kernels in the microwave, and just sprayed with 1/2 apple cider vinegar and 1/2 liquid aminos, a few spritzes from a spray bottle. Perfect.

Edited to say that this is approx 4 cups of popped popcorn.

multigraincracker

(36,412 posts)

4. I'm on my second air popper Dirt cheap

Reply to rog (Reply #3)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 10:18 PM

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I recommend them to everyone.

rog

(886 posts)

5. I do have an air popper ... just can't seem to find ...

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #4)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 10:29 PM

Saturday

... one of the parts. You've inspired me to remedy that ... I remember how good air popped is.

The m/wave popper I have is pretty good, though ... silicone bowl and a vented lid, pretty simple.

But yeah ... gotta get that air popper going!

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