Originally Posted By friendofdd Not unless carbs count. Of course, using butter, you can add lots of nutrients. And hunny is definitely a nutrient.
Originally Posted By quincytoo LOL what about adding Smarties or Glosettes choclate covered raisens to hot buttered popcorn...???
Originally Posted By Darkbeer <a href="http://www.popcorn.org/frames.cfm?main=nutrition" target="_blank">http://www.popcorn.org/frames. cfm?main=nutrition</a> >>Do health and medical groups feel popcorn has nutritive value, too? Popcorn is a wholesome, fun food which aids digestion by providing necessary roughage, also known as fiber. Health and medical associations regard popcorn as an excellent mealtime complement--sugar-free, fat-free and low in calories. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), the federal government's cancer prevention agency, suggests fiber in the diet to reduce the risk of some forms of cancer and the American Dietetic Association recommends popcorn as a high fiber snack food in their list of "10 Great Ways to Fiber Up!" The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research lists popcorn as a smart, low/no-sugar snack. The American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association permit popcorn as a starch exchange on weight-control diets, and the Feingold Diet for hyperactive children permits popcorn because it contains no artificial additives. The experts agree. Popcorn is all-around "good" food-healthy, economical and tasty.<<
Originally Posted By Elderp You ever notice how the more "good" a food is for you the worse it tastes?
Originally Posted By JBStew Corn is a grain, folks. I'm a fan, although I can't have it on my present diet. But I splurge (on nearly everything) when I'm at DLR! Didn't care much for the honey popcorn though -- not kind to dental work!
Originally Posted By cmpaley The macronutrients of carbohydrate and fat are present in popcorn. David: O M G ! ©MNG You posted at MousePlanet!? ;-)
Originally Posted By Darkbeer <a href="http://www.churros.com/nutrition/10incajeta.htm" target="_blank">http://www.churros.com/nutriti on/10incajeta.htm</a>
Originally Posted By DlandDug BUT...on the subject of the Atkins Diet, I must toot the Turkey Leg (mmmmmm) horn. Look at some of the snacking options in our beloved Disneyland... Popcorn: a truly noble snack, beloved by pilgrim fathers (and mothers) and part of many notable celebrations through our nation's history. (There is historical footage of Walt himself enjoying popcorn.) But not Atkins friendly. Dole Whips: Derived from Pineapple, the symbol of hospitality since the time of the great merchant ships. An exotic snack that makes any occassion so much more festive. Also benefits from its association with the beloved Tiki Birds. But not Atkins friendly. Churros: Um, frozen dough things. With sugar. And...and...well. As my mother always said, if you can't say something nice... Oh, also, not Atkins friendly. Turkey Legs (mmmmmmmmm): Derived of a noble bird, once considered for this nation's symbol. (Championed by that great intellectual and patriot, Benjamin Franklin.) Beloved of all who are intelligent and patriotic. AND...ATKINS FRIENDLY! So, when you are dropping pounds via low carbs in the happiest place on earth (tm), just follow your nose to that happy ODV member with the singed fingertips, doling out that foil wrapped, wax paper encased, lightly salted snack that says "Eat me; I'm guilt free." Turkey Legs: If Dr. Atkins were still with us, he'd raise one in a toast.
Originally Posted By mmaus1962 Skewers...hello? Atkins friendly! (okay, so, ya gotta leave off the sauce, but there's still the veggie skewers and of course the bacon-wrapped asparagus skewers!)
Originally Posted By DlandDug Mmmmmmm. Bacon wrapped asparagus skewers. So delicious. And so very Atkins friendly. But the Skewer Fiends have never really made a mark in the snacking promotion war here. Same with the deep fried apple wedges (not Atkins friendly, but magnificent AND worth the guilt). Turkey Legs: Admit it, you want one NOW.
Originally Posted By mmaus1962 >>But the Skewer Fiends have never really made a mark in the snacking promotion war here.<< I admit that that is true, but only because we're skewer lovers, not fighters. We'd rather expend our energies savoring our skewers. (And the occasional turkey leg, if truth be known.)
Originally Posted By JBStew I admit that that is true, but only because we're skewer lovers, not fighters. We'd rather expend our energies savoring our skewers. (And the occasional turkey leg, if truth be known.)>>>>>>>>>> True -- I think skewer lovers are a contented lot. When you have the perfect snack you have no reason to argue with others -- you are simply content. As for those turkey legs...well, I tried the churro and the Dole Whip the last time I visited, so I'll probably have to try a turkey leg next time.
Originally Posted By cmpaley DlandDug wrote: "Turkey Legs (mmmmmmmmm): Derived of a noble bird, once considered for this nation's symbol. (Championed by that great intellectual and patriot, Benjamin Franklin.) Beloved of all who are intelligent and patriotic. AND...ATKINS FRIENDLY!" 1. This statement implies that people who don't like turkey legs all that much don't love America. Bad move. 2. The sainted Dr. Atkins would have fainted if he saw the SODIUM content in the turkey legs sold at Disneyland. Don't kid yourself, you will retain so much water that you'll easily see a 5 lb. increase in your weight the morning after eating a DL turkey leg.
Originally Posted By DlandDug EXACTLY! You should have added that what I REALLY meant is that people who don't like Turkey Legs (mmmmm) are unpatriotic AND stupid! Also humorless. And, of course, you're right. Turkey Legs (mmmmmm) are not actually good for your health. And they're loaded with sodium. And Dr. Atkins would be horrified. And while we're on such a hilarious rant, how about this: there's no kingdom of churros! And no religion, either. You're not a pope! I'm not an insurgent! Gee. This isn't nearly as funny as the other stuff I write, is it? Guess I'll stop now.
Originally Posted By cmpaley DlandDug, you're right on the first half but dead wrong on the second. And I do have a wonderful sense of humor...when someone says something that is actually FUNNY!
