Popcorn

[Des0520 28]

Ok so I'm on regular food finally I am trying new things and learning. I luckily still haven't had a problem with keeping anything down. eggs were almost an issue, but I stopped eating. I have this really super annoying craving for popcorn. What is the rule on that? Is it allowed? My dietician is on vacation and if it's allowed I'm going to make me one of those single serve packs

[Stacy160 201]

Well... for most people, it's really not conducive to losing. It's a good, healthy snack if you're where you want to be, but it's solid carbs for the most part (plus some fat from the oils).

The problem I have with popcorn is that "just a bite or two" leads to "OK, just one more..." and it's waaaaaaay too easy to eat waaaaaayyyyy too much of it -- like a whole bag. Think the sleeve won't hold that much? Imagine that light, airy popcorn ground down and then packed down with a little Water. It's not too tough to eat a whole bag.

I'm not condemning popcorn, I LOVE it...but it can be dangerous and if you're really sensitive to carbs, it won't help you lose.

[lieutenant410 0]

I am 9 weeks out from surgery. I crave popcorn too, it has actually been my only craving. But like the other post says it goes in to easy. I do eat it, but I have to watch closely actually i measure out 1.5 cups and throw the rest away immediately because I figured out that I could eat all of it. But i have never had any trouble digesting it. Good luck to you.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I tried a few kernels and it went down with no problems. And when I say a few, I mean like 5 ot 6 LOL!!!

[MINI-Me 196]

Due to the "hulls" and potential for lodging in the staple line, I was told to wait at least 3 months before trying popcorn.< /p>

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

[dbrar88 5]

THat has been my craving as well!! Dr says no microwave popcorn, so I made some the old fashion way!!!!

[M2G 1,836]

Have you guys ever heard of Puffcorn? I think that it is a "cheetos" product. Anyway, it looks and tastes like popcorn, but the pieces are really "manufactured" so it's not real popcorn, therefore no hulls, etc. The pieces sort of disolve in your mouth, they are light and airy. 1 serving is like 48 pieces and is 160 calories. (I have one daughter who LOVES puffcorn...lol) I imagine you could eat about 10 pieces and count it as part of your carb intake.

Not that I'm recommending you eat it. I am quite sure there are no redeeming qualities and that this would surely qualify as junk-food. But maybe ask your NUT about it, if it could help with your craving for popcorn.

I agree popcorn is a slippery slope. JUST think about how big those tubs are at the movie theater...how everyone can just easily chow down on that much popcorn!!!