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Bo Zarts

(26,180 posts)
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 01:55 PM Nov 7

WOW! I just made popcorn and experimented by adding lemon pepper, and nothing else, once popped.

It is delicious. I split the popped popcorn into two bowls. On one I put a salt-free lemon pepper, and that was damn good. On the other I put Lawry's lemon pepper, which has a small amount of sodium (4% RDA). That was dynamite good!

I'm striving for a kidney and gout friendly snack that fills you up. I guess if I wash the popcorn down with water instead of beer, I've hit on a good midday substitute for lunch.

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WOW! I just made popcorn and experimented by adding lemon pepper, and nothing else, once popped. (Original Post) Bo Zarts Nov 7 OP
That sounds good! 2naSalit Nov 7 #1
I love popcorn but it has a lot of carbs. mobeau69 Nov 7 #2
Thanks, mobeau69! Bo Zarts Nov 7 #7
Going to try the Lawry's for the IU/PSU game today. Thanks for that gorgeous photo! mobeau69 Nov 8 #17
Flavoring popcorn is a good idea. bucolic_frolic Nov 7 #3
my mom popped corn in a skillet and she also used a retired 4 quart pressure cooker yellowdogintexas Nov 7 #5
I had microwaves. They save energy, but double the rate of applicance disposal. bucolic_frolic Nov 7 #6
Popcorn is really empty calories though, 0 nutrition, just carbs AZJonnie Nov 7 #4
Squeeze a lemon on popcorn too KT2000 Nov 7 #8
That sounds great. I'll try it on the next batch. Bo Zarts Nov 7 #12
Favorite snack-lunch quaint Nov 7 #9
I'll try this since I like lemon-pepper anything. democrank Nov 7 #10
I like to make plain popcorn in a pot on top of the stove Diamond_Dog Nov 7 #11
Here's a couple I've tried: Danascot Nov 7 #13
Also, Danascot Nov 7 #14
Both sound good! Bo Zarts Nov 7 #15
I make kettle corn in our Rver Nov 7 #16
Popcorn is NOT JUNK FOOD! justaprogressive Nov 8 #18

Bo Zarts

(26,180 posts)
7. Thanks, mobeau69!
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 02:34 PM
Nov 7

The label on the popcorn says carbs = 10% of the RDA, with dietary fiber = 24%. My situation is three separate issues, each with different dietary requirements. That center circle of overlap in the Venn diagram is small, but I make it work. And I'm allowed to get a little bit outside the circle.

I lost 25 pounds during fire season this year. The trick now is to keep it off. I watch the carbs, and my wife is on a low carb diet, so we do pretty well together. I can't remember when I've eaten regular bread. We eat a lot of low carb tortillas, and dessert is verboten.



Here you go .. preview of my next post in Photography. This is looking over into Montana at dawn from the Bitterroot Range in the Idaho Panhandle. Montana is "Big Sky" country indeed!

bucolic_frolic

(53,285 posts)
3. Flavoring popcorn is a good idea.
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 02:10 PM
Nov 7

Haven't had any in a long time, years, and I was going to buy some this week but since I don't have a microwave, i was going to cook it in a wok. No where on any of the microwave packages did i find stovetop directions. So I didn't buy any, have to wait until next shopping trip. But it turns out you can cook it in a skittle, pan, wok. Just add a little oil.

yellowdogintexas

(23,526 posts)
5. my mom popped corn in a skillet and she also used a retired 4 quart pressure cooker
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 02:18 PM
Nov 7

The steam valve had vanished but it was a nice heavy pot and perfect for popcorn.

If you buy regular old fashioned popcorn it will have the directions for stovetop cooking.

I have cooked popcorn in a wok and it works really well. The shape allows the unpopped corn to slide to the bottom and keeps the popped corn from scorching..

Popping corn over an open fire is the most fun though. We had an antique fireplace corn popper which we used during the winter when we burned a fire.

I pop my corn in the microwave, using a collapsible silicone popper which makes perfect popcorn. If you ever get a microwave it is the way to go.

bucolic_frolic

(53,285 posts)
6. I had microwaves. They save energy, but double the rate of applicance disposal.
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 02:28 PM
Nov 7

So I haven't had one in about 15 years.

AZJonnie

(2,313 posts)
4. Popcorn is really empty calories though, 0 nutrition, just carbs
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 02:11 PM
Nov 7

Snacking is one thing but I'm not sure it's a very good lunch

KT2000

(21,823 posts)
8. Squeeze a lemon on popcorn too
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 02:38 PM
Nov 7

I do this when I am trying to cut down on salt. It leaves some soggy popcorns but the flavor is great.

democrank

(11,946 posts)
10. I'll try this since I like lemon-pepper anything.
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 02:46 PM
Nov 7

Recently I was in a small New Hampshire shop where packets of popcorn flavorings were offered. The popular one was dill. Sounds good.

I like your popcorn idea but LOVE your photography. Thanks~

Diamond_Dog

(39,172 posts)
11. I like to make plain popcorn in a pot on top of the stove
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 02:51 PM
Nov 7

And spray it with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray. Very good and buttery tasting.

Bo Zarts

(26,180 posts)
15. Both sound good!
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 03:38 PM
Nov 7

I'll try it. I love coconut, but my wife does not. So I'll get that whole bowl to myself!

Rver

(229 posts)
16. I make kettle corn in our
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 04:07 PM
Nov 7

whirly pop (stovetop hand crank popper)
Probably not the healthiest but it sure is good 👍
My wife puts trader Joe's chili lime on hers.
We use mushroom popcorn for it. (Nice round kernels.)
1/4 cup +1 tbls vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Heat oil with 2 kernels until they pop
Add 1/2 cup popcorn and spin a couple of turns then add sugar and turn until popping is spaced a second or 2 apart.
Dump into a large bowl (stainless if you have one)
Sprinkle salt right after dumping.
Enjoy

justaprogressive

(5,927 posts)
18. Popcorn is NOT JUNK FOOD!
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 11:32 AM
Nov 8

Prepared conscientiously, it's one of the healthiest snack foods available!!

Popcorn is one of the world’s healthiest and most popular snack foods.

It is loaded with important nutrients and offers a variety of health benefits.

However, it is sometimes prepared with large amounts of fat, sugar and salt, which can drive overeating.

For this reason, it is very important to prepare your popcorn the right way.

It can be either super healthy or very unhealthy, depending on how you prepare it.


This is the nutrient content of a 28.35-gram (1-oz) serving of air-popped popcorn (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source):

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 0.029 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 0.655 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 0.045 mg
Iron: 0.904 mg
Magnesium: 40.8 mg
Phosphorus: 101 mg
Potassium: 93.3 mg
Zinc: 0.873 mg
Copper: 0.074 mg
Manganese: 0.315 mg

This is coming with a total of 110 calories, 3.36 grams of protein,
22.1 grams of carbs and 1.29 grams of fat.


This serving also contains a whopping 4.11 grams of fiber, which
is extremely high. It makes it one of the world’s best sources of fiber.

How to make healthy popcorn

Popcorn made on the stove or in an air-popper are going to be the healthiest options.

Here’s a simple recipe to make healthy popcorn:

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil.
1/2 cup popcorn kernels.
1/2 teaspoon salt.

Directions

Place oil and kernels into a large pot and cover it.
Cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes or until the popping almost stops.
Remove from heat and pour into a serving bowl.
Season with salt.

Here is a quick video that shows you how to make super healthy popcorn in a matter of minutes:

You can add additional flavor by topping it with fresh herbs or spices. If you want something sweet, try drizzling it with natural nut butter or sprinkling it with cinnamon or shavings of dark chocolate.

For an added health benefit, sprinkle it with nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast has a nutty-cheesy flavor and contains several important nutrients, including protein, fiber, B-vitamins and several minerals (30Trusted Source).



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