![]() ![]() Nonstick pot: If you plan to make popcorn on the stovetop, you’ll need a nonstick pot with a very tight-fitting lid. This will give more power to the explosion, and you’ll end up with much bigger and crunchier air popped popcorn. The freshest your popcorn kernels are, the more water content they’ll have. Make sure they are non-GMO and fresh for the best-tasting popcorn. Popcorn Kernels: Used to make crunchy popcorn without oil. They get tossed with your favorite seasonings for a healthy snack both kids and adults enjoy! You can also make them with a popcorn machine. In this recipe, popcorn kernels are heated on the stovetop in a skillet or can easily be popped in the microwave using a paper bag or ceramic bowl. Popcorn cooked this way has fewer calories and can be a good way to help with your digestive health. When you heat up the kernels, they begin to expand until there is not enough room for all that pressure, and then it blows open, creating a fluffy and crunchy kernel that is perfect for snacking. Popcorn pops not because of oil but because it contains a tiny amount of water inside the kernels. You can easily make popcorn without oil by using a sealed cooking vessel to trap the heat. Even recipes that claim to be healthy use added fats like coconut oil (which is rich in saturated fats and needs to be used sporadically). Traditionally, movie theater popcorn gets cooked in butter, palm oil, or other unhealthy oils. ![]() ![]() What can make it unhealthy is the fat or oil it’s cooked in. It can help lower cholesterol and improve heart health, it’s gluten-free and contains plenty of antioxidants. Popcorn is a whole grain and has many health benefits. ![]()
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