Can Popcorn Really Be a Healthy Snack?
by Shereen Jegtvig
Popcorn is a favorite snack served at movie theaters, baseball games and other spectator events. Usually topped with lots of butter and salt. And calories. The calorie counts of the popcorn at the movie theater can easily be double or triple the calories in plain popped corn you make at home.
Popcorn is sort of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde type of snack. It can be very good for you or very bad, depending on how it’s prepared. Read more
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Sour Cream and Dairy Toppings – Fat Vs. Additives
by Shereen Jegtvig
In my last post, I gave you some things to think about when you buy milk. It’s fairly easy — you need to think about the amount of fat in the milk and if you want organic milk (or at least milk that is free from bovine growth hormones). Now I’d like to talk about sour cream and dairy toppings because it isn’t quite a simple as choosing milk. You still need to think about the fat content, but you also have to factor in some of the additives that aren’t found in milk. Read more
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