The popcorn, richer in antioxidants than fruits and vegetables

The Popcorn, really good for your health, it is an affirmation of those scientists who find that it contains several polyphenols and healthy antioxidants in larger quantities than fruits and vegetables.

Professor Joe Vinson, a pioneer in the analysis of components of chocolate, nuts and other common foods, explains that the polyphenols are more concentrated in the popcorn, which contains on average about 4% water, while polyphenols are diluted in 90% of water entering the composition of most fruits and vegetables. This study found that the amount of polyphenols found in the popcorn is 300 mg per serving compared to 114 mg for a serving of sweet corn and 160 mg for a serving of fruit. One serving of popcorn provides 13% of an average consumption of polyphenols per day. Another surprising finding, researchers discovered that the hull of the popcorn-the very ones that get stuck in your teeth - have the highest concentration of polyphenols and fiber. These shells deserve more respect!, Says Professor Vinson, University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. These are nutritional gold nuggets.

The popcorn, the snack perfect: Because it is 100% unprocessed grains, not diluted with other ingredients with 51% weight of the product consists of whole grains. One serving of popcorn brings more than 70% of the daily intake of whole grains. However, on average, a person consumes an average; about half of the desirable portion of whole grains per day, popcorn could fill this gap in a pleasant way.

But it all depends on the preparation; however, about how some people prepare it in a pot of oil, butter or too much salt, and then this popcorn can become a nightmare nutritional responsible fat and calories. "The popcorn has a low number of calories, provided they are blown with air. In contrast, 43% of corn to heat or cook in the microwave are loaded in fat vs. 28% when prepared traditionally.

The popcorn does not replace fresh fruits and vegetables for healthy eating. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins and other nutrients that are essential but are absent in the popcorn.

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