Oil Popped Popcorn (Microwaved) (1 Cup)

Reduce the serving size: portion popcorn into a small bowl rather than eating from the bag, and avoid seconds.

Choose a lightly oiled or air-popped version when possible; skip caramel, sweet, or heavily flavored varieties.

Eat popcorn alongside protein, such as plain Greek yogurt, a hard-boiled egg, or a small portion of cheese, rather than by itself.

Add fiber-rich vegetables on the side, such as cucumber, bell pepper, celery, or broccoli, with a small amount of hummus.

Have a small handful of nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pistachios, before or with the popcorn to make the snack more filling.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if appropriate for you, to help blunt the post-meal rise.