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Movie Theater Popcorn

popcorn Tell the truth - you sorta had a feeling that the popcorn sold in movie theaters wasn't too good for you - didn't you? Well, I'm here to tell you that it's worse than you thought. From CSPI: "The smallest servings we found (a kid-size at Cineplex Odeon or a small bag at AMC) contain 20 grams of fat, 14 of them saturated. That's close to 3/4 of your saturated fat limit for an entire day.

A large popcorn had about 80 grams of fat, more than 50 of them saturated. Diet Trash That's almost three day's worth of sat fat, or what you'd get from six Big Macs. And that's if you skip the "butter." Succumb to the "butter" on your large popcorn and you'll boost the fat to close to 130 grams, or two days worth, plus four day's worth of cholesterol. But what's another two Big Macs when you're already up to six?"

Here are some popcorn nutrition facts: Small with butter: 580 calories 47 grams fat (72% of daily recommendations) from Calorie King

Medium (no butter): 650 calories, 43 grams fat (66% of daily recommendations) and 31 grams saturated fat (155% of daily recommendations) from DietFacts.com.

Comments
Fri: May 4, 2007
Anonymous said:

This is ridulous! Governments really need to step in and ban this type of crap before we all die from obesity!

Fri: June 8, 2007
fatso said:

shut your mouth--it tastes good!

Fri: June 8, 2007
fatso said:

shut your mouth--it tastes good!

Wed: August 1, 2007
deadhead4eva said:

This is ridiculious, however, we as the people can make a change. Remember when Supersize me came out? What did the fast food chains do after that? Apple dippers and other healthier options, this is what we need more than anything.

Sun: December 30, 2007
brandon said:

The last time I checked, you could stand inside a theater all day and no one would make you eat the stuff. Do you gobble down everything the government hasn't banned? Besides, the government's in the business of making people fat -- have to SEEN how much bread it expect people to eat every day? Just FYI, the govt's food pyramid is the same ratio of grains/fats/etc as cattle feed. And they don't feed cattle stuff to keep 'em thin!

Thu: May 15, 2008
Caz said:

We all know it's not good for us. So don't eat it.

I really don't need the government to step in everytime I turn around. What ever happened to personal responsibility?

Sat: May 24, 2008
big guy said:

Or, instead of blaming the gov't for all of their problems, Anonymous, they can choose to stop shoveling it into their mouths. Self-reliance and personal responsibility are the key.

Thu: June 5, 2008
You don't need to know dahling said:

People that come in here with their snooty remarks - just STFU. Seriously. Of COURSE no one is forcing food down people's throat (no shit Sherlock). A lot of people are just UNAWARE of how bad these things are for them, myself included (until now!). I thought I was doing good by sharing a medium tea and a small popcorn (sans butter) with my husband. Guess I was WAY wrong. The last 2 times we went to the movies though, we bought NOTHING because the prices are so high ($5 for a SMALL popcorn? I rest my case).

Thu: August 7, 2008
Yo Mama said:

I'm still going to eat it. I work out every day and have a high metabolism. It feels good to be bad once in awhile. The movie theater "butter" is vegan at least.

Wed: August 13, 2008
american said:

don't eat it if you don't want to be fat. last time i checked this isn't cuba - its AMERICA. whoever said the government should step in is a communist

Wed: August 13, 2008
american said:

don't eat it if you don't want to be fat. last time i checked this isn't cuba - its AMERICA. whoever said the government should step in is a communist





 


 
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