Popcorn in a WOK

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I got a hint for you if you make your own pop corn. Do you know how, when you

are through popping you always have some kernels left that wouldn't pop, well

try this, instead of doing it in a pan or pot, use a wok, that's WOK Haaa Haaaa

I think you will find that every kernel pops.

Ronald Lee

 

om albaneen <om_albaneen2004 wrote:

 

 

 

 

Popcorn: A Whole-Grain Snack Popcorn is a “good-for-you” snack that is a fun and

convenient way for you to meet your daily intake of whole grains.

What Makes Popcorn a Whole Grain? Whole grains include all three parts of a

grain: the bran, the endosperm and the germ. The Bran is the multi-layered outer

skin that protects the kernel from damage by weather, water, pests and disease.

It contains antioxidants, B vitamins and fiber. The endosperm in the middle

provides energy to the plant and is the largest part of the kernel. It contains

starchy carbohydrates, proteins and small amounts of vitamins and minerals. The

nutrient-packed germ is the embryo of the plant that will reproduce if

fertilized by pollen. It contains B vitamins, some protein, minerals and healthy

fats. In contrast, refined grains have been stripped of the bran and germ.

Pop Up Three Cups for a Whole Grain Serving The 2005 Dietary Guidelines

recommend that we follow an 1800 to 2000-calorie meal plan containing six

servings of grains daily, with at least three of these servings being

whole-grain. It’s not all that difficult to get those three servings! One

serving of whole grains is equal to just one ounce.

What Counts as an Ounce Equivalent of Grains?

3 cups popped popcorn

 

1 slice whole wheat bread

 

1 /2 cup cooked oatmeal

 

1 /2 small (2 ounce) whole wheat bagel

 

1 /2 whole wheat English muffin

 

1/ 2 cup brown rice or whole wheat pasta

 

5 whole wheat crackers

 

6-inch whole wheat flour tortillas

 

Popcorn Boosts Overall Nutrition Popcorn provides a full complement of nutrition

benefits, including dietary fiber, protein and B vitamins. By adding other

healthful ingredients to popcorn you can make your own delicious, quick and easy

snack mix.

 

Check out the benefits of the following “mix-ins”:

 

2 tablespoons whole almonds adds protein, iron and fiber

 

1 /3 cup chopped dried fruit adds iron and fiber

 

2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese adds protein and calcium

 

2 tablespoons soy nuts adds fiber and calcium

 

2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds adds protein and fiber

 

1 /2 cup dry unsweetened cereal adds iron and B vitamins

 

10 pretzel sticks adds B vitamins

 

Popcorn...A Nutrient Packed Snack Nutrition experts give popcorn high marks for

its poppin’ good benefits.

 

Popcorn is an excellent source of fiber, which increases the feeling of being

full and helps to steady blood sugar levels.

 

The fiber in popcorn, in conjunction with a low-fat eating plan, may help lower

fat and cholesterol.

 

Popcorn helps aid in weight control as part of a healthy, low-fat, balanced

eating plan. Popcorn can be incorporated as a satisfying low-fat snack, reducing

your cravings for other high-fat, high-calorie snacks.

 

Easy Ways to Include More Whole Grains in Your Diet

Pop up a mini-bag of Jolly Time Healthy Pop 94 percent fat-free Microwave Pop

Corn as a snack or accompaniment to lunch.

 

Replace up to half of the white flour with whole wheat flour in recipes for

cookies and breads.

 

Try a hot or cold whole grain side dish made with brown or wild rice, kasha or

bulgar.

 

Choose whole grain breads, tortillas, bagels, pita pockets and rolls.

 

Try rolled oats or crushed whole grain cereal as breading for meats, poultry and

fish.

 

Use whole grain bread or cracker crumbs in meat loaf.

 

Snack on ready-to-eat, whole grain cereals such as toasted oat cereal.

 

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