Snack Attack: Popcorn, Nature’s Crunch
If you go to the grocery store, you’ll find more chips, pretzels, and other carby (yet nutritionally empty) delights than you can shake a stick at. I try to avoid buying those because I’ve found a better alternative: POPCORN! But notthe microwavable kind that often has added trans fat or other weird stuff. I’m talking about the kind you buy in kernels and pop yourself on the stove.
I pour a little bit of canola oil (1 T or so) into a non-stick pan, add a single layer of kernels (~1/4 cup), and then turn the burner on high heat. About five minutes later, I have a bowl of delicious popcorn (wait until there are a few seconds between pops before taking the pot off the heat). I usually season my popcorn with salt, pepper, and sometimes a little bit of parmesan or nutritional yeast.
Not only is stovetop popcorn unprocessed, it also has a little bit of fiber, and is fairly low cal (about 150 calories for three cups). It’s also really satisfying… after a bowl, my snack attack has usually more than passed. Oh! Let’s not forget, it’s dirt cheap. I roughly calculated that each serving of my organic popcorn costs less than 25 cents. This is another instance where cheap meets healthy meets delicious.
Want a dessert, but don’t want to feel bad about it?
The Romans were right in having fruit for dessert!
Seriously, nothing’s so refreshing as an ice cold orange before bed. Maybe even two! The average orange is around 69 calories, unless you buy those MASSIVE ones, but a little more vitamin C is just fine! Don’t get those pesky colds!
