Alltipsandtricks.net. 50 Seemingly Healthy Foods that are Bad for You. With so many light varieties of microwave popcorn on the market, it's easy to think that this snack is healthy, but with high levels of sodium and the chemical diacetyl, some health professionals caution about making this a regular snack.
A better choice? Putting a few plain kernels in a brown paper bag and popping your own.