It’s crunchy, satisfying and loaded with
fiber and antioxidants. At only 31
calories in a cup, popcorn makes for a healthy and delicious snack! I’m not talking about the kind drenched in butter and salt, or cooked in oil (nightmare), just plain old air popped
popcorn. For someone who has no
patience to cook, a bag of microwavable popcorn is quick
and easy. Here are some secret health benefits to this
simple snack.
Reasons to Eat Popcorn
- It’s fat free, sugar free, gluten free, and low calorie. In other words, guilt free.
- Add a dose of fiber to your diet! There is 1.3 grams of fiber in a cup of popcorn. Fiber intake helps you stay regular, and keeps you feeling fuller longer.
- Popcorn is a whole grain. Whole grains help keep your weight in check and reduce the risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. It is recommended that we have 3 servings of whole grains in a day, and 3 cups of popcorn equals 1 serving.
- Popcorn is loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants reduce the signs of aging skin, protect your skin from sun damage, and help prevent age related diseases.
To give my popcorn a little bit of extra flavour,
I like to drizzle it with a bit of olive oil (for a little healthy monounsaturated
fatty acid) and a pinch of salt. Put
down those chips and reach for that handful
of popcorn instead! Enjoy!
-Casie
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