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Popcorn
Have you ever wondered why popcorn pops? Popping corn
has more moisture inside each kernel than regular corn. As
the kernel is heated, the water inside turns into steam.
Pressure begins to build inside until the hard coat on the
outside of the kernel explodes, turning inside-out. If you are
careful about how you prepare it, popcorn turns out to be a
very healthful snack – higher in protein than ice cream or
potato chips, without the fat and sugar. Air popping is the
best way to prepare popcorn because it doesn’t require oil;
this keeps the popcorn low in calories. To add a little zest to
your snack, forget the butter or caramel flavors. Instead, try
melting a few tablespoons of peanut butter and stirring that
into your popped corn. Or add sunflower, pumpkin, or
sesame seeds.
IN THE BOOK QUESTIONS
Right There – What is the best way to prepare healthy
popcorn? (air popping)
Think and Search – What are some ways you can make plain
popcorn taste better? (add peanut butter or add different
seeds)
IN MY HEAD QUESTIONS
Author and You – Why do you think the author wrote this
article about popcorn? (to teach us about healthy snacks)
On My Own – What is your favorite snack?