Pop It Up!

Craving a salty snack?  Did you know popcorn is a whole grain?! 

Three cups of popped popcorn = 1 serving of whole grains!

Pop your own popcorn and add a little spice for a healthy snack or try Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop 94% fat free.  Popcorn that isn't loaded with butter is low in saturated fat and calories; plus popcorn is a good source of fiber.

Research shows that whole grain intake is 250% greater in people who eat popcorn.

Here are some shocking comparisons...
* 1 oz popped popcorn (7.5 cups) is only 120 calories and has 4 grams of fiber.
* 1 oz large pretzel rods (3 rods) is 120 calories and 1 gram of fiber.
* 1 oz of chex mix (2/3 cup) is 120 calories and has 1.1 grams of fiber.
* 1 oz. potato chips (about 15 chips) has 150 calories and 1.2 grams of fiber.

As you can see, popcorn is the ideal healthy snack choice this weekend while snuggling up to a good movie during a rainy night.  So pop up some whole grains and snack away!