Ugh. So I have not been to the grocery store in awhile. This is common during the beginning of a new semester at school. I just look around the cupboards for anything that resembles nourishment, and I go for it.
I think it's time to take a trip to the co-op.
On that note, today for a snack I ate my last bag of microwave popcorn (MP)--thankfully it was also the last one in the house so I won't be tempted. Truth be told, I had known this day would come, because I had heard "some things" about microwave popcorn in the past but I chose to ignore them because they did not serve my love for MP.
Anyway, today after eating the last bag in the house I did some searching and found many articles suggesting the problems associated with MP.
Here is one article that lists microwave popcorn among "7 foods the experts won't eat."
Here is a website that is dedicated to people who suffer from "Popcorn lung," which is a disease most commonly known among popcorn factory workers but has been showing up in the homes of those people who enjoy the smell of popcorn a little too much.
There were many more articles out there so if you are interested in reading more do the research :)
After reading several articles I have come to the decision that I am done with MP until it becomes more appealing. I wish I did not research after eating a bag of it, but such is life.
Also, this decision does not mean that I will never enjoy popcorn again, c'mon, let's be realistic folks. The reason why I am kicking MP out of my home is primarily because I used to eat popcorn a lot more frequently than I do now (more than I'd like to admit), and while I know the health risks associated with MP are probably slim, I see no point in taking that risk if I can make better tasting, homemade popcorn that is safe and free of toxic fumes.
With that said, I am excited to be trained in making old-fashioned stovetop popcorn. I've had friends make some for me in the past and I actually prefer the flavor!
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