homemade popcorn OK? Yes?

[starshine]

i hope so. anyone else indulge in this when being a little stricter"? i'm on a meal plan to lose fat, tonnes of chicken and veggies and oats and eggs, ya know the usual. i'm not training for a competition though so i like a little indulgence, is stove top popcorn made with 1 tblspn extra virgin coconut oil okay ya think? i'd love anyone's opinions or experiences.
thanks

[chelly88]

if it fits into your macro's it's fine. I incorporate treats all the time... I'm not prepping for a comp and I know what my macro's should be... if I don't i get way too obsessive and feel really deprived, but that's just me. Even if a huge bowl doesn't fit into your macro's just have a litte bit... what I LOVE about air-popped corn is that you get such few cals with fiber and tastiness for what looks like a lot of food... sometimes I just need to sit down with a big bowl of popcorn and enjoy a good movie!

Also, if you're popping it with heathy fats why worry about it? It's good for you! (in proper proportions of course hehe)

[Mrs_Muscles]

Yeah, if it fits in with your macros, it's fine. You could also incorporate it into your cheat meal.

I LOVE popcorn. I always make it air popped. It's tasty just plain, but you can really have fun experimenting with some spices too. I may be odd, but I like it with nutritional yeast on it, or a dusting of garlic powder... not so good for the breath, but I love it! lol

[buffyd]

Why not try air-popped popcorn, thereby negating the need for any kinds of oils?
You can flavor it up with some spices, butter flavoring, garlic, whatever...get creative!

[starshine]

right on thanks ladies! popcorn gets to stay in the program! yumm