🍿 HEART Exam: LesserEvil Himalayan Gold Popcorn (Costco Size!)
Today’s patient on the snack exam table is LesserEvil Himalayan Gold Popcorn — the giant 14-oz bag from Costco that practically jumped into my cart (as snacks tend to do).
I bought this with my own money and had zero intention of making a post… but then I started eating it… and realized I had found a bag of buttery nostalgia worth sharing with my gluten- and dairy-free friends.
And yes, I still need to start keeping all my receipts. My spontaneous snack-review energy is unmatched.
💛 H = Health Check
🩺 Nutrition + Ingredients + MyPlate Teaching
This bag has USDA Organic, Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and a Clean Label Project Purity Award. A very decorated kernel, if you will.
Ingredients (simple + transparent):
• Organic non-GMO popcorn
• Organic coconut oil
• Himalayan salt
• Organic “butter type flavor” (vegan)
I don’t know exactly what “organic butter-type flavor” is… but it does its job beautifully.
Per 3-cup serving:
120 calories
6g fat (5g saturated from coconut oil)
11g carbs
4g fiber 🎉 (fiber for the win!)
2g protein
A smidge of iron + hint of potassium
📚 MyPlate Moment:
Popcorn actually counts as a whole grain, and the fiber here helps support digestion and fullness. If your family struggles with constipation (hello PNP/GI clinic flashbacks), gradually increasing fiber like this can help — just remember: slow and steady, not “fiber all at once.” 😉
🍴 E = Eating Experience
🥣 Taste + Texture + How I Use It
This honestly tastes SO close to old-school movie-theater popcorn.
✨ Buttery
✨ Warm coconut aroma
✨ Perfect salt balance
✨ Air-popped lightness
It's nostalgic, warm, and gives “Friday night at the movies” without the cross-contact panic.
I don’t eat theater popcorn because of allergy concerns, but I will absolutely pack this in a little silicone bag or container to take with me.
My dog (who is 10 but looks like a forever-puppy 🐶✨) even loves a few plain pieces — no judgment please, she enjoyed this more than the bougie treats I buy her.
🛒 A = Accessibility
📍 Purchased: Costco
💰 Price: Approx. $6 for a HUGE 14-oz bag
🌍 Certifications: Organic, vegan, GF, non-GMO
📦 Storage: Shelf-stable
If you shop at Costco, this is an easy, affordable staple to keep stocked for family movie night or school-safe snacks.
❤️ R = Rhythm Rating
Your official rhythm strip:
⭐ Sinus Rhythm!
Steady, reliable, comforting — and definitely something I’ll repurchase.
🗣️ T = Tell Others & Tips
📌 If you miss movie-theater popcorn but need gluten-free, dairy-free, or cleaner ingredients… THIS is the bag.
📌 Add it to lunchboxes for a whole-grain, fiber-boosting crunch.
📌 Pair it with dark chocolate chips for an easy sweet-salty treat.
📌 Movie theaters + comedy clubs: please start offering allergy-friendly popcorn options. We will buy them. Promise.
Stay safe, happy, healthy ❤️
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