Moderate and intelligent consumption does not cause health problems
Inevitably, popcorn tends to feature in movies, along with fatty foods and sugary drinks, right? Anyone who thinks this is the only alternative is wrong! So, do you want to keep popcorn in your diet? Learn two light recipes with Combrasil food engineer, Ana Rachel.
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“Like any other dietary food, popcorn should also be consumed in moderation. For this reason, if you want to have popcorn as an ally in your diet without compromising the quality of your diet, choose to always consume this product with a low amount of salt, with little or no fat percentage in the preparation”, explains Ana Rachel.
The two light recipes for popcorn in the diet
Pre workout
Functional, thermogenic and an excellent option to consume before physical activity
ingredients
- 60 g of coconut oil;
- 100 g of popcorn;
- 25 g light or demerara sugar;
- 6 g of cocoa powder;
- 3 g of ground cinnamon.
Preparation method
In a pan add all the ingredients, heat and stir until it starts to pop. Then, cover the pan and stir to help the coating spread evenly over the kernels. When you stop hearing the popcorn popping, it will be ready.
Healthy gourmet snack
This is for you to surprise your friends and loved one.
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of oil;
- 1/3 cup popcorn;
- 3 tablespoons of butter;
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest;
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
- sprigs of fresh rosemary;
- Black pepper to taste;
- Salt to taste.
Preparation method
Prepare the popcorn as usual and place it on a baking tray. Preheat the oven to 180°. While the oven heats, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the lemon zest and juice, rosemary, salt and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes and pour over the popcorn. Mix gently and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Source: Ana Rachel, food engineer at Combrasil
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