Movie night just isn’t movie night without a bowl of popcorn in your lap to munch on. My 5-year-old never lets us forget that, so I was happy to have a sample of Pop Weaver’s new microwave popcorn on hand as we settled in for our most recent family movie night. As soon as I announced we were going to watch a movie, I heard, “Yay! I want popcorn!”
I had recently received a sample Pop Weaver’s Light Butter microwave popcorn cooked in their newly formulated canola oil blend to try out so I tossed a bag in the microwave. In addition to tasting great, the popcorn popped up light and fluffy with just two minutes in the microwave. Plus, with only 210 calories per bag popped, it is a snack I don’t feel bad feeding my children. That isn’t the only benefit though.
Pop Weaver’s Canola oil blend is primarily comprised of “heart healthy” polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which help to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, and supply Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, helping to protect against coronary heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. And the popcorn provides other health benefits, as well, since it is a good source of whole grains. Not only does it contain fiber, but a study released this summer found that popcorn also provides healthy antioxidants. In fact, because it is unprocessed, according to the study, popped popcorn provided more antioxidants than any other snack food tested.
What more can you ask for in a quick, tasty snack? I have to admit that I would like a little more butter flavor on my popcorn, but Pop Weaver has that covered with the Butter and Extra Butter flavors for just a few more calories per bag. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for it the next time I’m strolling the aisles at the grocery store. At only 21 cents per bag, it’s a great snack to have on hand!
Giveaway Time!
If you would like to try out Pop Weaver’s new microwave popcorn made with canola oil, you’re in luck! I have two 8-count boxes of popcorn to give away to two lucky commenters!
How to enter:
All you have to do to enter the giveaway is leave a comment below. I’d love it if you would tell me what your favorite healthy snack is or what you like to munch on during movie night. Be sure to leave an e-mail address where you can be reached if you win!
Contest will close Wednesday, August 18th, at 11:59 p.m. CST. You must be a U.S. resident, or have a U.S. postal address to participate. Two winners will be chosen from all eligible comments via random.org and notified by e-mail.
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