When going to the movies, many people buy popcorn. But how much more harmful or healthier is it than chips and other snacks?
Popcorn is a whole grain of corn. Oil is used for its preparation. Despite this, experts do not believe that popcorn is harmful to health.
Popcorn is high in fiber and very low in calories. Eating one serving of popcorn will give you 0.07 grams of sugar, 6 grams of carbohydrates, 0.4 grams of fat, 1 gram of protein.
But if you add cheese, caramel to such a snack,oil, this will only increase its calorie content. And such popcorn will no longer be so useful. It is also recommended to avoid microwaved popcorn as it is high in saturated fat and salt. And because of such popcorn, the likelihood of developing a lung disease associated with the chemical substance diacetyl increases.
News stories cannot be equated with a doctor's prescription. Before making a decision, consult a specialist.