From Food Vice to Virtue

Popcorn may be chock full of the same phytochemicals that make brown rice and other whole grains great for disease prevention and weight maintenance. But a cloud of fat and salt often obscures things. The good news: the Dietary Guidelines now promote plain popcorn as a legit whole grain serving. And researchers find it an o.k. nibble for people with diverticular disease.



What it offers you: An ounce (3.5 cups) of the fluffy stuff equals one whole grain serving and delivers 4 grams of fiber in 107 calories. Recipe:  Garlic-Parmesan Popcorn