Erin - I think many people are surprised that when they finally try popcorn there are no problems. I eat popcorn all the time. Huge, huge amounts at one sitting. I've never had a problem with popcorn. I buy the Costco size container - you know, the container that's as big as a Mack truck.

I would tell you to go get that popcorn right now. But I think it would be even more celebratory to wait until your birthday and make a big deal out of it! A popcorn themed party seems very appropriate.

If you have reservations, go with the hulless (I've never tried it). I don't do air poppers because I like a bit of olive oil flavoring my popcorn (type of oil shouldn't matter at all). And microwave popcorn just doesn't taste as good.

My friend just told me how she does her popcorn - in a frying pan. I can't tell you how much better that works. Who knew? Almost every single kernal pops.

And after you've found that you're perfectly good with popcorn it's time to move on to very fresh kettle corn. Salt and sugar - yum!

(So if you can't wait until July, go for it right this minute.)

kathy

No problems here either with popcorn. The only time I eat it is at the movies but I don't hesitate polishing off a bucket of it!

One of my favorite meals is a huge bowl of popcorn! I prefer air popped. I spray it with PAM and salt it liberally. No guilt! No problems! Chew! Chew! Chew! Maybe it's the Diet Coke I drown it with that helps! Terrible nutritionally, I'm sure!

I don't get the hulles even though I should, it is better for your teeth. I found out I can eat popcorn with my BCIR at an awesome restaurant called Salt&Fat in NYC. They bring out popcorn popped in bacon greese instead of bread! Another way I pop it is now in coconut oil. All natural and the flavor with the coconut is really good!

I do have a problem with popcorn and corn on the cob but my sister-in-law turned me on to "Pirates Booty". I like it better than popcorn. It is just like popcorn without the hard hulls and it comes in different flavors. My favorite is the white cheddar.

Yum, give it a try. I bet you like it.

KangaRoe

Mmmmm Pirates Booty is the best! My kids favorite snack.