Choosing Corn Poppers

Why do corn poppers make good gifts? They are a lovely addition to the typical kitchen and can be a great snack suggestion. If you or a friend is dieting, these can also be a great choice as well. For those who think there might not be anything interesting to use as a snack, then you should consider popcorn.

Popcorn is a healthy snack alternative to other foods such as potato chips and pretzels. High in fiber but low in calories, popcorn can be a filling snack that keeps you from feeling deprived if you are trying to reduce your calorie count for the day. Microwave popcorn, which is such a fast and easy snack, may undo all the benefits of popcorn because most brands are filled with so much fat and oil that their calorie count is sky high. One brand had more calories per serving than the average potato chip brand did! You might be shocked to learn that what sounds like a healthy idea might be nothing better than any other type of snack food.

The best corn poppers are the ones that use hot air to pop the corn rather than heated oil. The less oil that you need to use for your popcorn, the better and healthier it will be. Once you have popped your corn, don’t ruin it by adding too much salt or by adding calories with cheese or other ingredients. Instead, you can use a little bit of cayenne pepper or garlic powder to make the popcorn taste great with no calories at all.

Choosing the size of the corn popper that you need will depend. If you are a frequent, as in daily, popcorn eater, then you want a popper that is going to fit well on your counter without taking up too much space. If you eat popcorn only for movie night with the family, you might choose a bigger model which will allow you to pop a whole bowlful at one time. There is nothing worse than having to get up in the middle of a movie to pop more popcorn.

The brand that you choose may not matter to some people and for others, may be a sticking point. As a gift, the popcorn popper choice is up to you, but you always want the person you are buying it for to love it. If you know what the brand of choice is, then that is the one you should buy, if not, then opt for any of the popcorn poppers that you have heard only good things about.