Pepsi (Pepsi) (1 Serving) and Buttered Air Popped Popcorn (1 Cup, Popped)

Skip regular Pepsi; choose water, sparkling water, or an unsweetened beverage instead.

Reduce the popcorn portion and avoid eating it alone; have a small serving alongside protein such as eggs, plain Greek yogurt, or cheese.

Use less butter and add flavor with herbs, spices, nutritional yeast, or a small amount of olive oil.

Choose a higher-fiber snack option such as roasted chickpeas, edamame, or a small handful of nuts instead of some or all of the popcorn.

Eat the snack after a balanced meal containing protein, non-starchy vegetables, and healthy fats rather than on an empty stomach.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating to help blunt the post-meal rise.