New Whole Grain Trans fat Free Popcorn

New Whole Grain Trans fat Free Popcorn: Americans today eat 54 quarts of popcorn per person per year, ConAgra Foods announced a significant breakthrough in more nutritious snacking–starting in February 2006, its popular Orville Redenbacher’s(r) and ACT II(r) microwave brands will not only be made with popcorn that is 100% whole grain, but will also have 0 grams of trans fat. A recent study analyzing the USDA’s dietary intake data shows that if people ate popcorn regularly, they could more than triple their whole-grain intake. In addition, they would increase their fiber intake by 20 percent. Available Feb 2006. According to the Popcorn Board, Americans today eat 54 quarts of popcorn per person per year, and about 70 percent of the popcorn is prepared and eaten at home.