Popcorn is popcorn that has a pleasant aroma and great taste. Without such a delicacy, it is quite difficult to imagine watching a movie not only in the cinema, but also at home. But many experts advise not to abuse such a product, since it carries not only benefits, but also harm.
The benefits of popcorn
By itself, the flavorful and popcorn is very healthy. After all, it contains many biologically active substances. The most important is polyphenol, which prevents the development of heart disease and cancer. Also, popcorn contains a number of powerful antioxidants that remove free radicals (substances that destroy cells and tissues) from the body.
Such a product is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fiber and even vitamins such as B1 and B2. It speeds up metabolic processes in the body, prevents the deposition of fat and perfectly interrupts the feeling of hunger. Popcorn also removes carcinogens and perfectly cleanses the intestines.
The harm of popcorn
Despite the fact that such a product has many positive properties, it becomes harmful due to cooking. The thing is that manufacturers add various components to popcorn that have a detrimental effect on health. The biggest danger is the oil used for frying corn kernels. Indeed, because of it, popcorn becomes very high in calories - up to 1200 Kcal in one small portion. Do not forget that when cooking, manufacturers add flavors that are not of natural origin. When they are heated together with oil to a high temperature, toxic substances begin to be released from them. They are ways to hit the lungs.
When preparing popcorn, manufacturers usually add sugar, and in large quantities. It in turn puts a lot of stress on the pancreas, and sweet corn also helps you gain weight while regular corn, as noted above, does not. You can also find salty popcorn on the shelves. It also has a negative effect on body weight. In addition, salted corn disrupts the water balance and makes you thirsty.
Quite often you can find popcorn with various flavors (onion, cheese, bacon, and so on). They contribute to the formation of ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract, and can also provoke gastritis.
It turns out that manufacturers, in pursuit of increasing the taste of popcorn, make from a useful product that is completely unhealthy. But in order not to deny yourself a portion of airy delicacies, you should cook it at home, but not from semi-finished products in bags that are heated in the microwave, but from special grains of corn, you can buy them in the markets.
