WHAT: Shred Pop popcorn

STATS: Vary slightly by flavor. Each 1-ounce bag (holding about three cups) contains about 100 calories and 3.5 fat, 18 carbohydrate, 4 fiber and 2 protein grams.

THE SKINNY: Dr. Ian Smith is the author of best-selling SHRED and Super SHRED diet books. But we know him best from counseling C-listers like Saved by the Bell’s Screech about shedding weight on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club.

Now the physician, writer and television personality has a new role: corn popper.

Smith sells Shred Pop, 100-calorie portion-controlled popcorn in four gluten-free flavors (Honey BBQ, Kettle, Sea Salt and White Cheddar; all vegan except for White Cheddar). A bit mild to our buds, the popcorn — with stats similar to other light popcorn products more readily available — didn’t really pop to us.

Shred products are only sold online via Amazon.com or shredlife.com in the Shred Store (24 bags for $21.99 to $26.95, plus shipping).

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