Found a new source of antioxidants in one of the favorite sandwiches by many: the popcorn.
Popcorn contain antioxidants in greater quantity than many fruits and vegetables, because they have less water.
research discuss the properties of popcorn speak mainly of its high content of polyphenols, a type of antioxidant found in high amounts in this famous sandwich.
Studies to discover the benefits of eating popcorn were led by Professor Joe Vinson, who works at the University of Scranton; is worth mentioning that this same person was the same who identified some of the properties of chocolate that are good for the health.
Popcorn are perhaps the perfect sandwich snacks; is made with whole grain that is not absolutely processing, A daily portion could provide to the body more than 70% of the daily ration should consume grains – should not rule out eating more popcorn instead of another type of snacks available, even those who claim to be healthy; it could say that it is the best snack food snacksthe popcorn are light and contain high-dose in fiber, antioxidants and whole grain .
However, despite the positive factors to include popcorn as part of good food daily, is worth mentioning that there are major differences between the popcorn to prepare in microwave oven which are prepared in the oven; microwave popcorn have up to twice as fat than the others.
Regardless of the type of popcorn that are, they are still better than the fries available, but could be better if prepared in the oven or in the special machines (available in supermarkets); in addition, microwave popcorn contain conservatives and seasonings that could affect health.
