I love snacking on popcorn, especially now that I'm pregnant. I just wanted to double-check if it's considered safe to eat popcorn regularly during pregnancy.
Popcorn is actually a whole grain and completely safe as a high-fiber snack during pregnancy. Just avoid eating those with high sodium or movie theater butter. Home-popped with minimal salt is the best.
Yes, my nutritionist at the hospital actually recommended plain popcorn as a healthy snack for fiber. Just make sure it is freshly made and not the pre-packaged microwave ones with too many artificial chemicals.
It is generally safe, but I was so cautious that I only ate freshly homemade popcorn made with a little olive oil. Avoid any stale or street-bought ones to prevent any stomach infection. Take care.
I think it is totally safe and actually a very light snack to satisfy cravings. Just making it at home with very little butter or salt seems like a good, healthy idea.
