Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 The whole reason why popcorn pops is because you heat up a sealed seed, the liquids in the seed expand and have no room to go so it explodes the seed. Now, if you sprout the seed, thereby making a hole in the seed, how would it pop? You have opened the seed up by sprouting it, thereby allowing a place for expansion and it can no longer explode. JB --- zengirl04 <zengirl04 wrote: > > > Has anyone ever sprouted popcorn? Do you think it > would still pop > if I did? ;-) > > Karen > > > > > > > > Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail./mail_250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Bummer. I didn't think it would work, but you never know. <g> Thanks. I never really thought whypopcorn pops. I mean couldn't you pop other seeds then? herbal remedies , Jacque Brown <bastcats> wrote: > > The whole reason why popcorn pops is because you heat > up a sealed seed, the liquids in the seed expand and > have no room to go so it explodes the seed. Now, if > you sprout the seed, thereby making a hole in the > seed, how would it pop? You have opened the seed up > by sprouting it, thereby allowing a place for > expansion and it can no longer explode. JB > > > --- zengirl04 <zengirl04> wrote: > > > > > > > Has anyone ever sprouted popcorn? Do you think it > > would still pop > > if I did? ;-) > > > > Karen > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. > http://info.mail./mail_250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Sure, there's puffed rice and puffed wheat (cereals). Most any kind or grain/seed that has a good solid skin on it should pop (or puff). J --- zengirl04 <zengirl04 wrote: > > > Bummer. I didn't think it would work, but you never > know. <g> > Thanks. I never really thought whypopcorn pops. I > mean couldn't you > pop other seeds then? > > > herbal remedies , Jacque Brown > <bastcats> > wrote: > > > > The whole reason why popcorn pops is because you > heat > > up a sealed seed, the liquids in the seed expand > and > > have no room to go so it explodes the seed. Now, > if > > you sprout the seed, thereby making a hole in the > > seed, how would it pop? You have opened the seed > up > > by sprouting it, thereby allowing a place for > > expansion and it can no longer explode. JB > > > > > > --- zengirl04 <zengirl04> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Has anyone ever sprouted popcorn? Do you think > it > > > would still pop > > > if I did? ;-) > > > > > > Karen > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced > search. > > http://info.mail./mail_250 > > > > > > > Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. http://info.mail./mail_250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I was just hoping there was some way to get rid of the enzyme inhibitor. Oh well, so much for popcorn. <g> herbal remedies , Jacque Brown <bastcats> wrote: > > Sure, there's puffed rice and puffed wheat (cereals). > Most any kind or grain/seed that has a good solid skin > on it should pop (or puff). J > > > --- zengirl04 <zengirl04> wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 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. Keep your thoughts positive, because your thoughts become your words.Keep your words positive, because your words become your behavior.Keep your behavior positive, because your behavior becomes your habits.Keep your habits positive, because your habits become your values.Keep your values positive, because your values become your destiny. - Mahatma Gandhi Check Out My Groups: Everything Natural http://health./ Everything Magick EverythingMagick/ My Blogs: http://.blogspot.com/ http://bee-witched.blogspot.com/ http://kitchenwitchrecipes.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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