So, what's the matter with popcorn?

Dennis W.
on 3/20/07 9:35 am - Spokane Valley, WA
Ok, so I'm about 6 months out and I like to eat popcorn. Not every day, or even every few days, but I do enjoy it. I've heard some people say that it's not a good thing to eat, but is that just early on? how long do they say that would shouldln't eat it? what will it do? Should I stop?
Dx E
on 3/20/07 12:20 pm - Northern, MS

Dennis, Early on folks and many docs say avoid it because the kernels / hulls can scratch the healing staple lines. But once you are further out, and able to eat all crisp veggies, it won’t physically do you damage. The only "argument against" it I’ve seen that makes a little sense is that it can be a "trigger food" for some and start them down the road to habitual snacking. But that’s only for those who would fit that description. I’ve enjoyed it all along. I don’t keep it in my house, but I always have some when I go to the movies, and I have it with butter! But, I figure it into my calories for that day and cut back on other calories to offset the butter. I’ve kept it as just something I have at the movies, and not as something I mindlessly snack at while sitting on the couch watching TV. So Far, that’s been just great for me. (I do see a lot of movies) If you find that it leads to excess snacking? then back off. If not, then should be fine. What works For YOU, is what works. Yes? Best Wishes- Dx

wjoegreen
on 3/20/07 10:48 pm - Colonial Heights, VA
Well, there you go.  The Dx has spoken and thats all there is. Sometime he lets us flounder around  to and fro , probably for amusement and such, before nailing the medically substaniated truth of the matter.  You must have found favor with him,...or you timing was impeceable for such a rapid, ac curate, and concise response. We love you Dx. Dennis,..When we say the Doctor is in,..its Dx we be talking about.
Dan_P.
on 3/21/07 10:54 pm - Baltimore, MD
I love the language around food as drugs. Chocolate is a gateway food in as much as pot is a gateway drug. Add popcorn to the list I guess. I'll have to call the store security when the bags of doritos just won't take no for an answer I guess.  Me? I eat popcorn a couple of times a week. Pop it myself in canola oil. You bet I'm using it as a "reward" food from time to time for busting my ass at the gym. Figure with the high fiber content I'm not totally destroying all I've worked for, but do cut back when I want to get the scale moving faster.
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