Diabetes
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What About Popcorn?
Is popcorn a healthy snack for people with diabetes? Get the facts here.
Serving size: 1 cup, air popped (8 g)
Carbs: 6 g
Calories: 31
Glycemic index: 55, low-medium
Glycemic load: 6, low
While buttery, salt-laden movie popcorn and sugary, county fair kettle corn are best left for special occasions, the air-popped kind can be a healthy choice when you’re craving some crunch. Air-popped popcorn is a delicious source of whole-grain fiber with less than a gram of sugar per cup. Drizzle it with a bit of olive oil and a dash of garlic or onion powder for a punch of flavor with fewer calories and minimal sodium.
Quick tip: At the movie theater, just say no to salt and the added butter topping. At home, avoid the microwave variety (light and low-fat versions still have artificial butter flavoring) and make your own on the stove instead.
Published on January 16, 2015.
— by Katie Lewin and Katherine Solem
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