Popcorn Re-Do

Popcorn has popped into our house to stay (ba-dum-bum). We made some the other day and it was a fabulous time to watch for Kiddo1.  Just heat up about 1/3 cup oil (preferably coconut or grapeseed to get in those healthy fats) in a big pot (about 6 qt) and toss in a cup of corn kernels. Shake until the popping stops and you're in business! It's fun for kids of all ages, especially if your pot has a glass lid.

Next step, add nutritional yeast (mine, sadly, was stale). I hear it makes it taste yummy and cheesy. You may guessed already that it adds a fabulous amount of vitamins. I was turned off by the name at first, but never fear. It's real food. Also, it's important to note that this is different than kind used in yeast bread and is a specialty item found in the health foods section.

Anti-Inflammatory Diets: Skip this one and try some frozen grapes or apples with almond butter for a quick snack if corn is a food intolerance or creates blood sugar issues for you.

Dairy-Free: Try the nutritional yeast with me and let me know what you think! I do hear it tastes cheesy. A bonus, for sure!

Gluten-Free: Enjoy, but watch out for an imbalance of corn in the diet. Corn often has too big of a role in gluten-free living and should be balanced out with other grains to ensure a well-balanced diet.

Why is this healthy?

The corn, healthy fats and nutritional yeast provide a quick, sugar-free snack full of vitamins. Popping in a pan also avoids the leeching of chemicals from a plastic popper and the unpronounceable chemicals found in the microwave kind. This preparation ensures real food. No food-like-substances here. 

I'll launch a discussion about cookware soon. But, for now, go with stainless steel when possible.