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| | One of the perks of this job is all the health facts I come across — like today, when I learned that popcorn is a whole grain! This means that eating popcorn (plain, unseasoned) is linked to all the wonderful benefits of eating whole grains, including lowering your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. | | Drizzling melted butter over popcorn has to be the most common way to enjoy these delightful kernels. But what if you have a health condition that requires you to restrict calories or saturated fat? Well, good news for you: There are other ways to bring flavor to this classic snack, and Kelli McGrane, a registered dietitian at Healthline, is back to tell us all about them. | | | | Snack time!
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
April 4, 2024 • 4 min read | | | |  | | | Q: | I love making my own popcorn. How can I season it without using so much butter? | | | A: | The answer is already in your question: seasonings! While we don't typically think about opening the spice cabinet after making popcorn, it's your best bet for amping up the flavor of your snack without needing more butter.
Here are three ideas to get you started: - Homemade ranch seasoning with dried dill, dried parsley, onion powder, and a little salt (my favorite)
- Hungarian paprika or chipotle powder and a squeeze of lime for a spicy kick
- Nutritional yeast with salt — a classic vegan go-to that adds a cheesy flavor to your popcorn
After tossing your popcorn in melted butter (you only need a small amount to get the dry ingredients to stick), simply sprinkle the seasonings on top and give the bowl a good shake (a bowl with a lid is ideal to keep all your kernels in one place).
There are also several premade popcorn seasoning products you can buy online or at the grocery store, though some are higher in salt or contain more preservatives than others.
Want to skip the butter altogether but still want your seasonings to stick? You may try creating a healthy dressing by mixing olive oil (which has a medley of wonderful health benefits and is more nutrient-dense than butter) with lime juice, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or liquid aminos. If you want to skip oil altogether, you can use any of these liquids on its own — just be conservative, as they all have pretty strong flavors! | | | | | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | Pop, pop! | | | | | | |  | | Salbree Popcorn Collapsible Microwave Bowl | | The classic way to pop popcorn at home is by simmering the kernels in hot oil. But if you want to skip the oil for any reason, you can use this microwave bowl to pop the kernels with hot air and absolutely no oil. There's really nothing to it: Add your kernels to the bowl, stick it in the microwave, and in 2–4 minutes you'll have a batch of popcorn ready to enjoy. Just don't forget to put the lid on before you hit start! | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🫘 The best foods to eat if you have an overactive bladder. Your diet may play a key role in managing this condition. | | 🧠 Why you should take extra-good care of your brain in midlife. It may pay off big-time down the road. | | 🏥 How to reduce blood sugar — fast. Learn about medical and nonmedical methods. | | 🍳 15 foods high in folic acid. Pregnant people aren't the only ones who benefit from this important nutrient! | | | Thanks for reading, folks! When I was growing up, we ate popcorn smothered in butter and doused with nutritional yeast. It's still one of my favorite snacks of all time. What's your favorite way to season popcorn? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com! (We may use your response in an upcoming edition.) | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
you again soon! | | | | |  | | This edition was powered by | | whole grains. | | | | |
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