Does popcorn count towards your 5 a day?

Question

I'm struggling to get my recommended 5 veg/fruit a day ito my diet - but I love freshly made popcorn - does this count?

Answer 1

I think so. But air pop it and dont put all that salt and butter one it.  Another awesome alternative is to get a package of Edamame in the shells, lay on a  cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt. Roast or bake for 15 or so mins, and snack on that instead of popcorn. Is awesome. The little beans inside pop into your mouth and you taste the salt....discard the outside. Try it, I like it better than popcorn!!!

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

No. It is not.

Answer 4

Plain popcorn isn't bad for you it's the salt, cheese, butter, and all the other c**p that comes on it. You can buy popcorn kernels at the store and a popcorn popper and make plain popcorn and its not bad for you at all.

Answer 5

No, popcorn is a grain. However it is still very healthy; one serving of popcorn counts as three serving of whole grains!  At many super markets you can buy plain popcorn kernels and pop them in a popper or brown paper bag.  Happy popping :)

Answer 6

yeah, uh i dont think so... why dont you try

bananas

plums

peaches

apples

pomegranates

grapes

cherries

rasberries

avocado

corn

green beans

broccoli

lettuce

tomatoes

green pepper

radishes



soooo many good fruits and veggies... you cant eat 5 a day ?

Answer 7

No. Corn is not a vegetable it is a grain.

Answer 8

Corn is a veggie, right!  A small portion, as a snack, say 100 cals. should be fine. Try to stick with plain, no butter, low salt.  

Answer 9

its not the healthiest thing...but my mom eats the 100 calorie packs. its a lot healthier and doesnt taste that different