Movie Snack Rx To Lose Weight!

                           Eat Popcorn To Lose Weight! 

If you're a regular movie goer or you love to stay home and watch movies,
just make sure you include the snack that'll help you lose weight.
What snack is that?
Popcorn!
Yes, you're reading it right, although it gets a bad rap as a
food that's fattening, it's simply not true.
Any food-from peanut butter to red meat can benefit
your health in some way and popcorn is no exception. 

How does it work?
It's a high fiber food that's slow to digest, which means by the time you're 
finished eating it, you'll be so satisfied, you won't reach for the twizzlers 
or raisinets. 
Plus, popcorn can also boost moods and keep you energized for hrs. 

So, if you've been eating carrots and celery with low-fat dip during movie
hour, stop it and have some popcorn. 
One more tip:
As mentioned earlier, peanut butter and lean red meat can be good for you,
but add white bread, a sugary drink and a dessert and they can quickly become
foods that'll add pounds and inches. 
And the same thing applies to popcorn,  add tons of
butter and a gallon- sized tub of soda and you won't lose any weight. 

Look for an air popper, at any discount store or go online (one available at Walmart)
and add a smidgen of butter or olive oil and spices like cayenne powder,
curry powder, turmeric, garlic and onion powder after you finish popping it.

Good Luck! 
JGib~~
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Oscar Night Snack Rx For Better Health!

                                Snack On This! 

The Oscars are a few weeks away and for a lot of us that means
a big bowl of popcorn and waiting 3 or more hours until the good
(or significant) categories are called. You know, best actor, best picture
and best director.

And if you're not a fan of popcorn perhaps this news may change your mind.
What news is that?
It (popcorn) can actually lower your odds of getting certain cancers and
trim down your belly.
If you're a regular here, then you may remember the post we did on
Cameron Diaz. You know, her favorite breakfast food and her desire
to live till 100.
Well today, we're back with another whole grain that's as popular as
hot dogs or pizza or candy and something even better: It's gluten-free. 
That's right, corn is gluten-free and if you air pop it and then sprinkle 
on a few spices and herbs, it can actually help you lower your odds of
ever getting certain cancers.

The spices and herbs you should use...
Curry powder
black pepper
garlic powder
oregano
and after it's finished air-popping, sprinkle on some olive oil.
Olive oil is rich in oleic acid, a fatty acid that helps suppress the gene responsible
for breast cancer.

And for a trimmer midsection, sprinkle on safflower oil after
you finish air-popping it. Safflower )a favorite of talk show host Montel Williams)
has special compounds in it that specifically target belly fat.
Plus, the fiber in popcorn and oatmeal help fill you up so quickly, you're not
tempted to overindulge.

That's it- 2 great reasons to eat more popcorn.
And please, look for our next post where we tell you the favorite food 
of a nighttime host and how this food can really improve your health. 
Gotta run, all of this talk of popcorn is making me hungry.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Oscar Night Rx For A Gluten-Free Snack!

                         Gourmet Popcorn For The Oscars!

Don't forget the Oscars this Sunday.
If you plan on having some snacks for the event, why not have
a gluten-free snack?
A gluten-free snack? Yes, Gourmet Popcorn? 
Look below and try the 2 types of gourmet popcorn that'll
turn your Oscar night into a special event.

a) Jalapeno Popcorn-
Do you like your popcorn hot and spicy?
To start, make some popcorn  in the hot air popper. (about 3 or 4 cups)
While the popcorn is still a little warm, add some green Tabasco sauce,
some grated Parmesan cheese, (1/4 cup) and finish up with a sprinkle
of onion or garlic powder.

b) Hot Cocoa Popcorn-
Don't just drink your hot cocoa, now you can have it in your popcorn.
To start, make some popcorn in the hot air popper, (about 3 or 4 cups)
While the popcorn is warm, add some melted butter or coconut oil. (2 tbs.)
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of powdered cocoa mix, 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1/4 cup
mini marshmallows and 1/4 cup raisins, (optional)
Toss well and eat it up.
That's it- 2 snack ideas to serve this Sunday, Oscar Sunday.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Movie Food Rx For a Better Memory!

                                 Avoid This Food At Movie Theaters! 

Hey- who loves going to the movies and ordering a big tub of
popcorn with some ooey, gooey butter on top?
We sure do, but thanks to new research we may have to stop this practice.

Why?
According to the researchers, that yellow stuff movie theaters are
passing off as "real butter" may do you some harm.
In what way? It can cause plaque, and that plaque can settle on your brain
and around your heart.

That's right- the yellow faux butter contains a chemical called Diacetyl and
if you consume a lot of it over time, it can result in heart trouble and Alzheimer's.
Another fact, some wine makers are using it in their wine to give it
a longer shelf life.

So, what are the options?
Depending on how many times a month you go to the movies, you can
eat the popcorn plain, ask for a little of it (the phony butter) or you can
get a little plastic container, fill it with olive or coconut oil and add some onion,
garlic and cayenne and sneak it into the theater. 

That's it- Our tip for keeping you safe and healthy this Holiday season.
Enjoy the upcoming movies that are out or will be out and eat to protect
your health and sanity. 

Good Luck! 
JGib~~
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Spiderman's Rx To Beat The Blues!

                        Movie Theater Treat To Battle The Blues! 

Anyone out there plan on seeing the movie "Spiderman" this weekend?
It stars Emma Stone and the British chap-Andrew Garfield.
This post isn't really a post about Spiderman, more about the food (s)
you may be eating while watching Spiderman.
If you're a stickler for tradition-and you happen to be down, 
then have some popcorn.

Why popcorn? Popcorn is a complex carbohydrate that revs up production
of mood-boosting serotonin in the brain. And popcorn is your best choice for
a snack. Plus, popcorn has loads of fiber and energizing iron and B vitamins.
Just 2 cups a day can boost your mood for up to 3 hrs.

But before you dig in, make sure to have it air-popped, and without
the loads of butter or margarine, and have some water or homemade fruit juice.
Drinking soda with your popcorn will only cause ups and downs in blood sugar
levels, making it difficult to break out of your bad mood.

That's it- A snacking Rx to help you beat blue moods.
Go Spiderman!

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

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