Ok, seriously now, do you really need a reason to eat popcorn?

But does popcorn deliver on its health promises if we eat it every day?

It depends on how it’s prepared.

bucket of popcorn

“It’s stable.

It’s fairly tasty.

And by well-prepared, the American Heart Association suggests that the popcorn be air-popped.

Popcorn at a movie theatre

If you eat movie or microwave popcorn every day …

Tipping the scales is the 85 fluid-ounce size of cheddar corn, which has 3,830 calories.

These additional ingredients include hydrogenated trans fats, saturated fats, and sodium (viaPublic Goods).

Popcorn against a white background

The pan is ready when you add drops of water to the pot and they sizzle immediately.

Add the popping corn and terminate the lid.

Shake the pot every two seconds and kernels should start popping between a minute or two.

Bucket of popcorn

Keep shaking every two seconds even after the popcorn starts to pop.