A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research looked at the calorie-burning effects of a 50-minute Body Pump workout. Subjects burned, on average, 265 calories during the workout. The men burned a little more calories (315) compared to the women (214).
Since popcorn is 100% whole grain, itâs also a good source of fiber, and as long as you air-pop it and donât douse it in butter, oil or salt, it wonât add much artery-clogging fat to your diet. But the findings arenât license to substitute popcorn in your diet for fruits and vegetables, says Vinson.
Popcorn can certainly be a healthy snack as long as it's not smothered in butter, salt or some sort of cheese powder. If you're looking for a high volume snack, popcorn is the perfect match. Three cups of air-popped popcorn has 93 calories, 3.5g fiber and only 1 gram of fat.And yes, you heard right -- 3 cups! You might also be happy to know that popcorn is a whole grain. 5-cup serving will cost you 430 calories, 25 g fat and 640 mg sodium. The same amount of fat as 3 Lickâs âChickânâlickânâ burgers on a whole wheat bun with âGukâ! 5 cups of Orville Redenbacherâs microwave âSmart Popcornâ is only 260 calories, 4 g fat and 360 mg sodium. Thatâs a decent after dinner snack.