"Popcorn" is a healthy snack! Weight loss, heart protection, sugar reduction

 Popcorn is a popular snack, and if processed properly, it is also a very healthy food.

Popcorn is loved by many people for its unique flavor. The United States is the largest consumer of popcorn in the world. Americans eat about 16 billion liters of popcorn each year, or an average of 64 liters per person. In addition, most of the popcorn around the world is produced in the United States.

 

No-added popcorn is a healthy whole grain food

No-added popcorn is a healthy whole grain food that contains a variety of nutrients and antioxidants. And it is low in calories, fat and sugar, which makes it easy to feel full. And it has a high dietary fiber content.

Each 100 grams of popcorn contains 15 grams of fiber. This compares to a recommended daily fiber intake of 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Popcorn can be a good source of dietary fiber.

In addition, popcorn, a high-fiber whole grain, has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce people's risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers, and can also promote digestive health.

 

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Popcorn is rich in polyphenols

Popcorn is rich in polyphenols, which are antioxidants that protect the body's cells from free radical damage, improve blood circulation, enhance digestive health and reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers, including prostate and breast cancers.

Joe Vinson, a chemist at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, and his team found that popcorn contains up to 300 milligrams of polyphenols per serving, which is 13 percent of the average American's daily intake. Sweet corn and fruit contain only about half as many polyphenols per serving as popcorn, at 114 mg and 160 mg, respectively.

Popcorn is ideal for weight loss because of its high fiber content, low calorie content and low energy density. 15 calories of popcorn is as filling as 150 calories of potato chips.

 

However, it is important to note that not all popcorn is healthy

Some popcorn with too much artificial flavoring, butter, sugar or salt can be a burden to the body.

Some movie theaters sell popcorn that is made on site and may have too much flavoring added. The American Heart Association article describes that a bucket of movie theater popcorn can contain up to 1,090 calories. Three cups of no-added popcorn, on the other hand, contains only 93 calories.

The following figures also show the difference in the composition of popcorn with different flavorings added, with fueled popcorn containing significantly more fat and caramelized popcorn containing geometrically higher amounts of sugar. Such as.

 

0.21 grams of sugar and 1.09 grams of fat per serving (same below) without added air popcorn.

oil-popped, no-salt-and-sugar popcorn contained 0.13 grams of sugar and 6.74 grams of fat

while caramel-coated peanut popcorn contains 10.89 grams of sugar and 1.87 grams of fat.

 

Microwave popcorn bag is another type of popcorn that needs attention. Some bags of microwave popcorn contain diacetyl, a chemical found in margarine.

 

Popcorn can be homemade, it has a short cooking time, and we can control the seasoning ingredients when making it to make healthy popcorn. For example, you can use canola or olive oil instead of butter and use less salt and sugar and other flavorings.

 

Popcorn is made as follows: add 2 tablespoons of canola or olive oil to a covered pot, heat slightly over medium-high heat, pour in 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels (there are special popcorn kernels sold in the mall), cover the pot. 1 to 2 minutes after the kernels begin to pop, after which the faster they pop, about 3 minutes or so, the popping rate slows to 2 to 3 seconds once, or even stop, at which point you can turn off the heat. Remove the pan from the stove and add a pinch of salt to taste. You can also add seaweed, sesame seeds, brown sugar, chili powder, dried strawberries, etc. to taste to make a variety of salty or sweet popcorn.

 

With the right seasoning additions, popcorn can be a very healthy and tasty snack, and it's affordable, easy to prepare and suitable for many parties and event venues.