Coconut Popcorn!!!! It is yummy and it is HEALTHY!!!
There are so many health benefits in Coconut and in Popcorn. Ready for the long list of how this yumminess is will help you!
Coconut Oil (source)
- hair care, skin care, stress relief
- maintaining cholesterol levels, weight loss
- increased immunity
- proper digestion and metabolism
- relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and cancer
- dental care, and bone strength.
- These benefits of coconut oil can be attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, and its properties such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, soothing, etc.
Popcorn is a wholegrain and when popped with Air it is considered a clean food! Yay!
Popcorn (source)
- Antioxidants are present in popcorn, most notably polyphenols, the much-touted antioxidant found in foods like tea, olive oil, and chocolate.
- Popcorn is relatively low in calories. Air-popped popcorn – that is, popcorn that has no added fat – has only about 30 calories and half a gram of fat per cup. It also has 1 gram of fiber.
- Popcorn is rich in B vitamins. Among the vitamins that popcorn contains, B vitamins are the most prevalent.
- Popcorn is an excellent source of fiber. The fiber in popcorn is reputed to help constipation and promote healthy digestion.
If you don't have an air popper go buy one! They are a great investment! Target even sells a bowl you can put unpopped kernels in and pop in the microwave! Click here to find several options for air popping!
1/4 cup of unpopped popcorn kernels
1tbsp of coconut oil
1/2 tbsp of sea salt
1/2 tbsp of stevia
microwave oil in a small bowl till it liquefies, pop popcorn in air popper, drizzel coconut oil over warm popcorn. Toss with sea salt and stevia!
It is so yummy and tasty. You also get quantity which I always love when you are in need of a snack!
Look at the stats....
| Calories | 188.6 | |
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| Total Fat | 8.3 g | |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | |
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| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |
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| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
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| Sodium | 590.0 mg | |
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| Potassium | 110.0 mg | |
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| Total Carbohydrate | 25.0 g | |
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| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | |
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| Sugars | 0.0 g | |
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| Protein | 4.0 g | |
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