From Ancient Pops to Modern Munch: all about PopCorn snack
Widely consumed nowadays as a munchy for birthdays, gatherings, home parties or at the cinema, can be consumed sweet or salty it`s Popcorn.
Isn’t it amazing that for once we have a snack that is liked by most of people and that is nutritious, providing health benefits as you will discover in the rest of this article.
Popcorn legacy: let’s dig into the history of popped maize.
The movie snack that everyone loves! had been around for a LONG time, in fact, in New Mexico habitation caves, archaeologists have even discovered traces of popcorn dating back 5,600 years! Some even speculate that popcorn may have originated in Mexico 8,000 years ago. I mean, what a classic snack? So keep in mind that you’re enjoying a snack that has been popular for millennia the next time you’re chowing down on some delicious butter.
However, the story really began to emerge around 1612. Can you imagine discovering a popcorn party in those days?
Nutritional value of popcorn.
If you are more curious about what does this crispy snack brings to your body click on this link where you will find a detailed table about the nutritional value and chemical composition of oil-popped, air-popped, and raw edible corn pieces (per 100g).
Health benefits of popcorn.
Let’s see what the main perks of consuming corn are to our health!
- Lowers “bad” cholesterol overall.
- Eases constipation.
- The release and maintenance of glucose levels are modulated by the high fiber content.
- Minimizes blood sugar fluctuations.
- Improves blood circulation.
- Enhances digestion.
- Sustain a healthy gut microbiome.
I can site many other health benefits related to popped maize consumption, if you are interested in discovering more about the many other health benefits related to popcorn and how does it work, we have all you need in the references sited at the end of the article, Enjoy the reading!
Air popped corn VS oil popped corn, what technique is healthier.
If you ask me what would be the best way to prepare your maize I would say, it depends.
If you are interested in gaining weight, having more calories then, the oil popped corn is the best choice for you, you will get a dose of healthy fat with a satiety feeling. However, if you want to minimize your calorie intake air-popped popcorn would be better.
The top oils used for preparing popcorn are:
- Walnut oil.
- Avocado oil.
- Sunflower oil.
- Extra virgin olive oil.
You can add some salt for more taste.
If you want to dive deeper in this topic check out the scientific articles cited below ↓
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