Three or four folds over - like you would do for a lunch...you wouldn't think it would work but it totally does! Our microwave isn't very strong, you may want to do 2 min. if you have a really strong unit, or a lower percentage. But it's safe to experiment with!
I joined LAWL last week and the counselor was asking me what kind of snacks I usually eat and I told her 94% fat-free popcorn. She frowned and said that she's sorry but I can't have that now. I know it's high in sodium and that's a big thing for LAWL. I love popcorn but I can live without it for a little while.
I was told that 1/2 cup unpopped kernals = 1S. My COD also said that it was fine to have this on weight loss and just to make sure that I count the butter as fat. She also indicated it was a great way to get the salt substitute in.
Just so LAWL is being consistant about inconsistancy! Popcorn or no popcorn...that is the question! I vote for it. And the way Mary described making it seems like it would be okay. Who really knows?!
Popcorn is allowed on maintainence as someone said. 3 cups airpopped = one starch; however, was always a bit curious to me that although it is forbidden on weight loss, if you buy the LA Lowfat Popcorn(three cheese or toffee pecan) snack it counts as a starch. I think the 3 airpopped cups is probably better for you. Use at your own discretion.
I say measure it (1 cup popped) and get the salt and oil free version from the health food store. Toss a little Morton Lite Salt in, a little melted salt free butter (if you have a fat left) then count it as 1 starch.