It’s one of the all-time most popular snack foods. It’s crispy and crunchy. It can have all kinds of great flavors. Almost everyone loves it. And best of all — it's GOOD for you!

What is it? It's POPCORN!

I’m not talking about the movie theater popcorn that comes in large, enormous, and garbage-can sizes, topped with orange-hued imitation butter. I’m referring to homemade, air-popped or microwaved popcorn. Get organic (unpopped) popcorn if you can. Store it in your fridge or freezer (cold popcorn pops better). Use an air popper or a microwave popper. Made this way, popcorn is lower in calories than most other popular snacks.

For the same calories as a small handful of potato chips or nuts, you can have several cups of popcorn. And there's no need to eat it plain. There are many healthy ways you can make this a taste-tempting treat!

Buttery Popcorn

4 cups air-popped (or microwaved) popcorn
Butter-flavor pan spray or popcorn spray
Sea salt
Butter Buds or Molly Mc Butter

Spread the popped corn on a large baking sheet.
Spray lightly with butter spray.
Sprinkle with salt and butter flavor.
Toss with hands to mix well,
Put into a serving bowl.
Serve.

Kettle Corn

4 cups air-popped (or microwaved) popcorn
Butter-flavor pan spray or popcorn spray
Sea salt
Butter Buds or Molly Mc Butter
Granulated sugar substitute

Spread the popped corn on a large baking sheet.
Spray lightly with butter spray.
Sprinkle with salt, butter flavor, and sweetener.
Toss with hands to mix well,
Put into a serving bowl.
Serve.

Nacho Popcorn

4 cups air-popped (or microwaved) popcorn
Butter-flavor pan spray or popcorn spray
Sea salt
Butter Buds or Molly Mc Butter
Taco seasoning or chili seasoning (packet)
Cheese powder (like from mac & cheese)

Spread the popped corn on a large baking sheet.
Spray lightly with butter spray.
Sprinkle with remaining ingredients to taste.
Toss with hands to mix well,
Put into a serving bowl.
Serve.