Nov 05 2015
October Is Popcorn Poppin’ Month!
Who doesn’t love popcorn? Salty or sweet popcorn is always a treat. This celebration of popcorn was celebrated for many years but became an official “holiday” month in 1999.
Popcorn has such an interesting history. Popcorn was used in Aztec Indian ceremonies beginning in the 16th century. Popcorn poppers that pre-date Inca Culture were found in Peru and much later American colonists ate popcorn as a breakfast cereal. How interesting is that!
Popcorn itself is a whole grain that is gluten-free, sugar free and non-GMO. Americans alone eat about 17 billion quarts of popcorn a year. Although popcorn itself is low calorie it is often served in a way that makes it unhealthy.
To make healthy popcorn treats take a look at these recipes from Popcorn.org.
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