Gans also points out that 'most ingredients that one should be wary of are actually ingredients that are mostly no longer used in microwave popcorn. 'As simple as popcorn can be, many brands often load their products with additives, artificial ingredients, extremely processed oils, a lot of salt, and more.'

'When it comes to microwave popcorn, my recommendation is to find one with minimal ingredients,' adds Fox. 'Look for popcorn that is made with simple, whole-food ingredients, such as non-GMO corn, sea salt, and healthy oils like coconut or avocado oil,' Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD, at Balance One Supplements, tells Eat This, Not That! 'Avoid brands that contain artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.' In this case, especially if you're consuming it often, make sure to choose a 'healthier' version!' When you're eating it, you're usually watching television and end up overindulging. 'Treating yourself and enjoying foods you love (even if they're not 'healthy') is a part of life however, popcorn is a very mindless snack. You need to read the nutrition facts label and see how many servings are in one bag to avoid an excess of calories,' says Erika Fox, RDN, registered dietitian nutritionist at 310 Nutrition. 'Almost always, the entire bag is not one serving. 'The number one thing I suggest someone looks out for is the serving size,' says Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN, a registered dietitian and author of The Small Change Diet. From nutritional standards to other red flags, you'll definitely want to pay attention to the: Serving size How to choose a healthy microwave popcorn Shutterstock/Roman SamborskyiĬhoosing the healthiest microwave popcorn that you also enjoy boils down to a few key factors.

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