Karina Jones is a real-life ranch wife in the Nebraska Sandhills and one of the most highly sought-after speakers in the cattle industry nationwide!
Anyone starting the week with the munchies? Well, I’m hear to celebrate a tasty whole grain treat today on Ranch Raised.
Today is National Popcorn Day! My family loves popcorn so I knew I had to get behind celebrating this! In fact, my kids love getting popcorn seasonings and toppings in their Christmas stockings to enjoy throughout the winter.
Popcorn is a centuries old snack dating back to the Aztecs in the 16th century. Many people don’t realize it, but popcorn is a whole grain food, making it naturally high in several important nutrients, plus it is so affordable. There are a few health benefits to eating popcorn. In addition to being high in fiber, popcorn also contains phenolic acids, a type of antioxidant. In addition, popcorn is a whole grain, an important food group that may reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, inflammation and hypertension in humans.
Today, Americans consume 13 billion quarts of popcorn a year, more than any other country in the world. A majority of the popcorn produced in the world is grown in the United States. Nebraska leads the corn belt in popcorn production. I am almost always able to find locally grown popcorn since I live in Nebraska. Just keep it simple and buy the whole kernels and throw a 1/3 cup of kernels in a brown paper bag to microwave or put it them in a skillet, with some melted butter or oil in the bottom and place the lid on it and have a popping’ good time!
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