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National Popcorn Day - January 19

Last updated on Thursday, January 18, 2018

(UNDATED) - Jan. 19 is National Popcorn Day.

National Today reports that humans have been eating popcorn for more than 5000 years (and some historians believe longer).

While it was always a popular snack, popcorn "popped" to consumption levels during World War II when sugar rations made candy and other snack food very hard to come by. Since then, with movies and the microwave, popcorn is well-ensconced in American culture as an often healthy and fast treat!

Whether you're cooking on the stovetop or in the microwave, popcorn takes a matter of minute - and you can personalize it with your own favorite toppings: classic butter, spices, and even sriracha. But butter is America's favorite flavor of popcorn.

Popcorn is a whole grain - the starchy inside of the grain has been cooked and has a lot of air in the final product. The carbohydrates and air add up, making a wonderful snack alternative for those watching their waistline.

Think of the morning matinee with your dad or that sweet (and awkward) first date at the movies. Popcorn tends to be part of festive occasions and meaningful moments.

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