The Bite:
Wanna make a commitment to better snacks? Say "I do" to organic popcorn. Whether by pan or microwave, these 'corns are tasty - great for fam movie nights or quick, healthy treats - and don't honeymoon with toxins.
11.06.2009
Eyebrow:
Organic Popcorn
Pop the Question
Submitted by alara on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 12:00am.
The Benefits:
- Organic farming steers clear of pesticides and herbicides for cleaner soil, air, and water ever after.
- The artificial butter flavor in many microwave popcorns contains diacetyl, a chem linked to lung disease. Buttering up plain kernels (which are full of fiber) with the real stuff is plain healthier.
Wanna Try:
- Arrowhead Mills Organic Popcorn - yellow kernels for pan poppin' from a Biter fave brand ($3/28 ounces).
- Eden Foods Organic Popcorn - DIY yellow kernels ($3/20 ounces).
- Newman's Own Organic Popcorn - when it absolutely, positively has to be microwave; in plain or milk-based, diacetyl-free natural butter flavor ($3).
- DIY Bite - make any kernels by microwave with a paper bag and a staple-less stapler or metal staple (it won't heat up enough to cause trouble).
Timeout
Pan-popped popcorn with truffle salt (hello, mama cocktail food) is a regular treat at Alison's house these days - although the same stuff made her double over with nausea when she was pregnant.
Bang For The Bite
If 10,000 Mama Biters choose a bag of organic popcorn over the regular stuff, we'll keep the weight of 73 bridegrooms in pesticide-tainted snack food away from kids.
