Popcorn is one of the most tastiest healthiest snacks that we can eat yes it is and many of you may be saying well I’ve heard some bad things about popcorn hold on just please listen to this video through the end I’m going to go through this as thorough as I can go so we can become more educated but I want you to realize that this can do wonderful things for the health and wealth of our bodies and many people think that popcorn is GMO but that’s not the case it’s non-mo but that doesn’t
mean that it’s not been treated with pesticides yes well almost 90% of corn grown in the United States is genetically modified but there is currently no GMO popcorn variety on the market whether labeled or such or not and non-GMO labeling a microwave or pre-pop popcorn refers to the oils or the ingredients not the popcorn itself and popcorn is 100% unprocessed whole grain in one serving and just one cup of popcorn ear popped is only 30 calories 3 cups less than 100 calories and those corn kernels are actually seized with
tough shells which means it will not fully break down in your digestive tract and popcorn is primarily insoluble fiber and that will sweep the toxins it will increase peristalsis it will get rid of that excessive bacteria that may be brewing in your intestines it will help clean you out and make you feel so much lighter and the fiber and popcorn can do wonderful things for your cardiovascular system it can help lower bad cholesterol prevent plaing in those arteries to allow that normal blood circulation to get to all the cells throughout your
entire body popcorn can help lower the risk of diabetes making you less insulin resistant and more insulin sensitive it will help slow the absorption of sugars into the cells to maintain a normal balance of your glucose and insulin levels and if you’re looking to lose weight it could do wonderful things that fiber will make you more satiated you won’t crave those sweets and sugars you’ll be so much more content and you’ll eat much less and if you’re at the movies eating that popcorn beware
because it’s filled with high fats and sodium both that can cause constipation as well as retention of fluid that can raise your blood pressure and popcorn is still considered a low glycemic index food has a glycemic index of 55 realize you’re not going to be eating a whole big bucket or a whole bag of popcorn just one cup as I me mention is only 30 calories air popped 3 cups 90 calories put cinnamon on it your spices maybe a little olive oil something healthy and popcorn also contains phenolic acid this is a type of
antioxidant a diet highing antioxidants lowers the risk of heart disease cancer and other diseases because these antioxidants prevent or reduce oxidative damage by hunting free radicals from body cells and if you like eating popcorn at night like most people do popcorn contains the amino acid tryptophane tryptophane converts into serotonin serotonin takes away our stresses gives us that Happy Feeling allows our body to relax reduces depression but serotonin also converts in the body to melatonin melatonin is
involved in the sleep wake cycle this works with the circadium Rhythm and this will help put you to sleep much faster so you can sleep sleep deeply through the night and wake up nice and refreshed and the phenolic acids in popcorn reduce inflammation throughout the body and that’s why it’s so beneficial for us to eat popcorn remember do not overeat popcorn a couple cups is extremely healthy for you remember it’s low in calories high in fiber it’s satiating it could do wonderful things for our
cardiovascular system our intestines our glucose and Insulin our energy our sleep why don’t you just eat a little popcorn and I promise you your body will love you I hope you enjoyed this video please share with your friends and family and most important make it a great day I’m Dr Alan Mandell.
Here are the key points:
- Non-GMO and Low-Calorie: Despite misconceptions, popcorn is non-GMO, with no genetically modified varieties on the market. It is a low-calorie, whole grain snack, with one cup of air-popped popcorn containing only 30 calories.
- High in Fiber: Popcorn is rich in insoluble fiber, aiding digestion by sweeping toxins from the intestines, promoting regular bowel movements, and enhancing cardiovascular health by reducing bad cholesterol.
- Blood Sugar and Weight Management: It helps lower the risk of diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and slowing sugar absorption, making it a good snack for maintaining balanced glucose levels. The fiber also promotes satiety, helping with weight management by reducing cravings for sweets.
- Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits: Popcorn contains phenolic acids, antioxidants that reduce oxidative damage, lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, and decrease inflammation throughout the body.
- Supports Relaxation and Sleep: Popcorn contains tryptophan, which converts to serotonin and melatonin, helping reduce stress, improve mood, and regulate sleep cycles, contributing to better sleep quality.
Popcorn is a great source of polyphenols, which are antioxidants that have been linked to better blood circulation, digestive health, insulin sensitivity, as well as lowering the risk of certain cancers. Another health benefit of popcorn is its high satiety so you can lose or maintain a healthy weight.
