Your New Healthy Snack Buddy

A customer of mine sent me a message this week, asking why its weight on the scale increased after having some corn popcorn over the weekend. He had diligently following his food plan during the week, which generally helps him on his weight loss trip. The point is that I can relate to a similar experience. We have all heard that corn popcorn is supposed to be a healthy snack, so what is the treatment?

The truth is that it is especially healthy! But we are going to immerse ourselves in the details …

We say that corn popcorn is healthy for these reasons:

• It is an entire grain: The recommendation is to eat more integral grains because it helps against heart disease and diabetes. So yes!

• High in fiber: Corn popcorn contains more fiber by serving than the #AWESome integral bread. Fiber helps control blood sugar, cholesterol and weight control. It’s also great for your instinct!

• Keeps you full: It is a high volume food, that is, it can have a lot and the calories are low. A cup of smooth corn popcorn with air warning contains approximately 30-45 calories.

• Rich in antioxidants: It contains polyphenols, an antioxidant type that fights stress in the body.

• Loaded with vitamins and minerals: Mainly as calcium, iron, magnesium!

Does this apply to cinema corn palomites?

Not really (it’s sad, I know). Film corn popcorn can have 400 to 1,200 calories, Depding on size, ingredients, etc. This is due to the large amount of oil and butter they use.

Corn popcorn also have as much salt 🧂, as the value of their salt day 🥲 what is The main reason why the number on the scale jumps the next day. This is due to water retention. If you hydrate reality well during the night + over the next few days, it will be fine!

How to enjoy corn popcorn in a healthy way:

• AirPPPped is better: Corn popcorn with warning, prepared with minimal oil or butter, is the healthiest path.

• Choose healthy oils: If you are doing it at home, use healthy fats such as avocado or olive oil. And if you can’t resist butter, measure the amount. There is always space for fun things in my book!

• Be attentive to labels: When choosing microwave corn palomites, compare some options and check the nutrition label to take the best option.

Can you exaggerate corn popcorn?

Technically, you can indulge in excess in anything, but it is difficult with corn popcorn. Its light and spongy nature fills you quickly. Just take into account the ingredients that can quickly raise the calorie count, and if you are seeing your sodium consumption, it is easy with salt.

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