I ran into a grocery store today to grab a cold drink and I got a little more than I bargained for. Just in front of the beverage aisle was a small table set up with samples of popcorn, so, like any normal person who just had a huge lunch and a stomach ache to prove it, I shamelessly took it and began to chow down. As I started to walk away I did a double take and noticed that the popcorn was sitting next to bottles of vitamins and a jar of fish oil so I had to ask what this was all about. Apparantly the popcorn had been tossed with the fish oil instead of butter, creating not only a much leaner version of the snack, but it’s also suddenly really good for you! It helps to maintain heart health and supports the immune system, as well as eases stress and boosts brain power. The product in question was cod liver oil with a hint of lemon and, I gotta say, it was actually quite good. Not at all the fishy taste I would have expected. Then I got excited and started thinking about all of the ways to dress up your popcorn.

Once you’ve popped “light” popcorn and tossed it with just enough fish oil to lightly coat each kernel, try these flavor combinations for something new:

Ground cumin, garlic, a touch of chipotle powder and lime zest

Cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and sugar

Grated parmesan cheese and an Italian herb blend

Truffle-infused salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Zaatar (a Moroccan spice blend)

Cocoa powder, a hint of ground coffee and sugar instead of salt