Purchasing popcorn at the movie theater is not a healthy option if you are concerned about the amount of calories, fat or sodium you consume. Many big movie theater chains use coconut oil to pop their corn, according to the 2009 "USA...
A popcorn kernel consists of a waterproof hull that contains a starchy filling. The filling explodes from the hull when it's heated, resulting in the familiar kernel of popcorn. Popcorn is a popular snack and has a close association with movies....
For most of us, it's hard to go to the movies without eating popcorn. One whiff as you pass the concession stand and you're hooked. But you're much better off walking right on by. Movie theater popcorn is loaded with calories, saturated fat and...
Popcorn is considered a healthy snack to eat between meals, because it satisfies without spoiling your appetite. Popcorn is a good source of fiber, is low in calories and fat and is a complex carbohydrate that provides energy for your body.
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...
Popcorn provides a number of health and nutritional benefits. As a whole grain, popcorn delivers fiber in a tasty and low-calorie package. But as healthy as popcorn can be, you can undo all the goodness with added salt and butter. CBS News...
Popcorn is a staple of the movie-going experience. According to Slate magazine, movie theaters began offering patrons popcorn during the Great Depression as a way to bring in extra money. Today, movie theater popcorn gets a bad rap because of the...
Cinemark Theatres is a chain of movie theatres with headquarters in Plano, Texas. It's the third-largest theatre chain in the United States and has 293 sites as of July 1, 2009, according to the National Association of Theatre Owners. Cinemark...
There's something about sitting in a dark theater with a big tub of popcorn and a large soda that seems American. That's probably fitting given that almost three-quarters of all Americans are currently overweight or obese, according to the Centers...
Although popcorn served in movie theaters and other venues is often high in calories and fat, you can have more control over the nutritional value of this snack by popping your own. Unpopped popcorn kernels have dramatically different nutritional...
Popcorn primarily consists of corn kernels that explode when you heat them. Movie popcorn is typically popped in air and contains oil. This means that unbuttered movie popcorn can still contain a significant amount of fat.
Carmike Theaters are one of the largest movie theater chains in the country with 244 theaters in 35 states, according to the website. As a movie snack, Carmike's movie theater popcorn is high in calories, fat and sodium. Knowing the nutrition...
