The Benefits of Choosing Unflavored Microwave Popcorn

Hey everybody, it's Steven Fox from Kernel Kravings. Nothing says movie night like a big bowl of popcorn, but have you ever considered what kind of popcorn to choose? Everyone knows regular microwave popcorn using artificial flavors is often convenient, but have you ever considered its unflavored cousin?

Let me tell you why choosing organic unflavored microwave popcorn (or, even better, popping your own popcorn kernels!) is a much healthier option. While many popular brands of microwavable popcorn are high in trans fat and contain unhealthy additives, organic, unflavored popcorn is usually low in fat and contains fewer ingredients. Unflavored popcorn also contains a much higher amount of fiber and iron than popcorn that has been artificially flavored.

Of course, if you're just after the flavor, then you can always add your own ingredients. All you need to do is sprinkle on your favorite seasonings - maybe parmesan and garlic, or even cinnamon sugar! A bit of butter or olive oil also helps to make your popcorn extra crisp. Once your plain popcorn is all done, you can add whatever flavoring your heart desires.

Choosing to go with unflavored popcorn will also save you money; generally, it's much less expensive that its artificially flavored cousin, and more often than not, microwaving your own popcorn - either with unflavored microwave popcorn or your own kernels - will yield more popcorn than using pre-packaged bags.

So why not try something different at your next movie night? Try your own version of popcorn instead of settling for artificially flavored brands. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the results.

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