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  By: Shannon Crocker	Aug 14, 2014
  Is popcorn good or bad for me?
  Love popcorn? Find out the truth about your favourite treat
  It depends on the type of popcorn you are eating. If it's air-popped popcorn straight out of the popper, it's really healthy. It gives you some fibre and a few other nutrients. But once you start to pour on the butter and salt, it becomes a less healthy choice.
  There are plenty of ways to make sure popcorn stays healthy. Use the air popper and just spritz on a non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. When you spray it on, you just use a tiny bit. If you choose a microwave popcorn, choose the one that has no trans fat and is lower in fat (no more than 3-4 grams per serving). You can also find low-sodium options.
  Finally, a word about movie popcorn. Movie popcorn is loaded with fat and sodium, and that's even before you put extra butter on it. A small popcorn has approximately 500 calories. It could be a meal – and not a healthy meal at that.