GET POPPIN’ Shake Up Movie Night With Crazy (Healthy) Popcorn Recipes Popcorn is considered to be a fairly healthy snack by most experts, especially when compared to other salty treats, like corn chips. Unfortunately, microwave popcorn is another matter. Many popular popcorn brands use trans fats, which the Centers for Disease Control estimate are related to 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths annually. Additionally, a study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health identified a connection between the chemical diacetyl, used to flavor microwave popcorn, and cases of lung disease in workers at popcorn factories. For popcorn lovers, the answer is clear: Make popcorn yourself! Pour ¼ cup of popcorn kernels into a regular brown paper bag, fold the top of the bag shut tight, then pop in microwave for about two minutes, or until popping slows to a second between pops. Voila! Fresh popcorn with no factory chemicals. If you’re craving some fun flavors, try these simple recipes. Traditional Butter Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then drizzle it along the sides of a brown paper bag. Pour your already popped popcorn into the bag until it’s half full, close the bag tight, and shake vigorously. In no time, you’ll have perfectly buttered popcorn!
Cinna-sugar Bliss This is a great recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar to 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Drizzle onto the edges of a brown paper bag, add popped popcorn, and shake well! Sriracha Sesame Celebration Here’s to the adventurous popcorn lovers! Combine 1 tablespoon Sriracha, 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle half over popcorn and shake well inside of bag. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Whether you’re preparing for a movie marathon or need an after-school snack, any of these recipes will be a tasty alternative to the chemicals saturating microwave popcorn. Enjoy!
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I am Ronnie Cox, and I live in Granbury, Texas. I am a registered pharmacist and have practiced for 48 years. My profession requires standing in a small space at least 10 hours a day for 40 hours a week. In 1987, I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes. More than 10 years ago I developed severe pain and muscle cramps in my feet and legs, diagnosed as diabetic neuropathy. When I heard about Dr. Thai and the opportunity to experience his newly developed protocol, I was very encouraged. My pain has decreased from a level nine to level two. The 160-mile round-trip commutes (three to four hours depending on traffic) one or two times a week are productive and rewarding with this therapy. Dr. Thai is honest and straightforward in the assessment and treatment process. Dr. Thai and his wonderful staff personally give you mental and physical encouragement with each visit, as well as a phone call. The protocol equips me with the skills and knowledge to remain free from neuropathic pain in the future. I am convinced that this program will extend my quality of life for decades.
– Ronnie Cox
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