A large tub of movie theater popcorn is the perfect snack to enhance your enjoyment of the latest box office thriller. Popcorn, removed of added fat and salt, is in itself a healthy, nutritious snack. However, a 2009 report issued by the Center...
Popcorn is considered a healthy snack, unless you order it at a movie theatre. A 2009 study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest revealed that many cinemas pop the snack in coconut oil, increasing the fat and calorie content.
Waistlines in America are growing. About two-thirds of all Americans are overweight or obese, according to the "Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science." Americans need to eat less and expend more energy to stop the growing obesity epidemic....
Gatorade Protein Recovery Shakes come in 11-oz. cans, which are part of the Gatorade Performance Series drinks. One can has 270 calories, is low in fat, high in carbohydrates and is composed of several ingredients.
Popped using butter or coconut oil, AMC movie theaters' popcorn contains a high percentage of calories from fat. The Center for Science in the Public Interest, or CSPI, declared AMC one of the nominees for "Best Supporting Actor in the Obesity...
Baby food containers, especially glass baby food jars, are often reused as storage container or for crafts. According to CSPI Reports, within an American child’s first year of life, she will have used 600 jars of baby food. Throwing these...
Many people consume more sugar than they should simply because it's added to so many snacks and drinks. Eating too much sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity. However, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, or CSPI,...
Regular energy drinks are typically a mixture of water, caffeine and sugar, which adds extra calories that you can live without. However, sugar-free "diet" variations can cut the calories while still giving you a caffeine "buzz." However, experts...
Potassium is a vital mineral found not only in meat, fish and dairy products, but a dazzling variety of fruits and vegetables. If you adhere to a strict vegan diet, some of your potassium needs can be met by choosing soy-based foods and nuts in...
Acesulfame potassium is an artificial sweetener that also goes by the names Acesulfame-K and ACE. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration first approved acesulfame potassium as a multipurpose food additive in 1988 for specific foods and beverages....
Caffeine is a stimulant many people use to wake themselves up. Generally, a safe level of intake is 200 to 300 mg per day, which is roughly the amount 2 to 3 cups of coffee provide. Note that you can develop a dependence on caffeine that causes...
Popcorn is a whole-grain, low-calorie snack, according to the Popcorn Board. A 1-cup serving of plain, air-popped popcorn has 31 calories. Unfortunately, this healthy snack gets an unhealthy makeover at the movie theater. Eating a tub of movie...
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In 1996, Americans welcomed the arrival of olestra, the safe, "fat-free" fat substitute manufacturers used to fry chips and crispy snack foods while cutting the foods' calorie count. Olestra did have people rushing around in excitement, but not to...
Unless you only eat food that comes straight out of a pesticide-free garden, there is a good chance you will run into food additives. Food additives add flavor, color and shelf life to food, but they may also have negative affects on your body....
Stevia is an herb that grows wild as a shrub in South America. The leaves of the Stevia plant contain glycosides, including 10 percent stevioside, which provides its sweetness. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), it...
Coffee comes in different forms, including brewed, instant powdered and espresso. Each form of coffee varies by caffeine content, and the caffeine affects the body's metabolism and central nervous system in different ways, according to the...
"Nutrition Action" is a health letter published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, or CSPI, which is one of the nation's top consumer advocates. CSPI seeks to provide scientifically based health and nutritional information to North...
Vegetables are the winning team. Some players are better than others, but one vegetable can't provide all the nutrients you need. Include a variety of vegetables in your diet, not only to get all your daily vitamins and minerals, but to enjoy the...
Corn syrup solids and high fructose corn syrup have much in common. Both corn sweeteners are sugars that are made from corn and both add more calories than nutrition to foods. They are found in different foods because of the form they take, and...
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte you need for your cells, tissues and organs to function at their best. According to the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, many mealtime foods are rich sources of potassium, including meat,...
Many people associate the caffeine in beverages and nonprescription dietary supplements with increased metabolism and weight loss. Coffee contains caffeine, which may cause a small, temporary boost in metabolism, according to the Center for...
Fruits and vegetables are considered nutrient dense foods. A nutrient dense food is defined as a food that provides a lot of vitamins and minerals in a low-calorie package, according to the American Dietetic Association. Adding any fruit or...
Stevia, the natural sweetener derived from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, enjoys widespread acceptance in many countries, and it was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for distribution as a food sweetener in the United States in 2008....
There are several types of detox programs available, and they include weight-loss plans, herbal cleanses and colonics. The safety of following detox programs is debated, and they are not recommended by most scientific and medical organizations....
Movie theater popcorn is a popular treat among moviegoers. However, even though it might complete your movie-going experience, it contains high amounts of calories, fat and sodium. Share a small bag of unbuttered popcorn to control calories at the...
A bag of popcorn completes the moviegoing experience for some movie lovers. Movie popcorn contains a high amount of fat and calories, making it an unhealthy and fattening option as a movie treat.
Movie popcorn, while enticing, contains a high number of calories. The salty treat also contains high amounts of unsaturated fat and sodium, making it an unhealthy snack for those monitoring their caloric intake.
The National Association of Theatre Owners lists Cinemark USA as one of the top three movie-theater franchises in the United States. Each Cinemark location pops its popcorn in canola oil in a commercial popcorn machine.
