Eye Popping Lesson

I always knew that I hated microwave popcorn. I've never come across any I've ever liked. If the smell doesn't kill me first, the taste always does. Well, I was unfortunately given a box of Newman's Own micropop and figured I'd give it a go. He's got pretty good stuff right? Well, the smell was that typical artificial nastiness that permeates entire neighborhoods. Digging in, the taste was no better. If you eat it fast enough, it's just edible. That was the relearning part.

Much to my horror, I discovered that despite the low sodium, no trans-fat exclaimations plastered all over the box, these baggies are packed with calories! I knew the "original" fatty versions of micropop were bad but these lightweights too? Makes me wonder what you're exactly getting at the movie theatres! =O According to the nutritional label, one bag contains three servings which amounts to 10.5 cups of popcorn with 390 calories, 300mg of sodium and 15g of fat (6g are saturated)! Ugh. Just as I always knew, popping my own is better. My only solace were the 6g of protein (I was surprised at that!) and 9g of fibre. I've always heard that popcorn is great for a bout with constipation, but wow! 9g of it? They should call it micro-poop. Granted, most people don't eat 10.5 cups in one sitting. It's amazing those little baggies can be loaded with so much edible air!

Wait a second...I'm not constipated...this lesson might have an extra unwanted assignment or a Pop quiz...