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Raid your spice cabinet to add some healthier new flavor to this traditional snack
Loaded with fiber and heart-healthy polyphenols, homemade popcorn can be one of the healthiest snacks around, says research from the University of Scranton — as long as it’s not drowned in butter.
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First, try popping your corn in an air popper or on the stove with a bit of canola or olive oil. Then top with healthy seasonings like rosemary, cinnamon, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme or smoked paprika. All add antioxidant power and punch up the flavor, with only a trace of calories.
½ cup popcorn kernels
For air-popped popcorn:
Calories 31
Total fat 0.34 g
Saturated fat 0.046 g
Protein 0.96 g
Carbohydrate 6.23 g
Dietary fiber 1.2 g
Cholesterol 0 g
Sodium 0 g
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