Popcorn, Healthy or Junk Food?

Popcorn, is it healthy? Well here's the answer.

Popcorn has become a popular snack food all over the world. But did you know popcorn is a healthy whole grain linked to lower rates of diabetes and heart disease?

Many who are trying to eat more healthfully switched to popcorn for snack time. Then came reports that the popcorn sold at movie theaters can contain as much fat as three to five Big Macs. Confusion now reigns: “Is popcorn a health food, or is it as bad as chips and cookies? Will popcorn help me lose weight or make me gain it?”

Popcorn itself is a nutritious snack choice, containing more fiber than snacks made with refined flour.The confusion really begins when we look at the many kinds of microwave popcorn available. The brand popcorn's lowest in fat have just 45 to 60 calories and one to two grams of fat in a three-cup serving. But if you choose the “theater style” or “ultimate butter” types, don’t try to convince yourself it’s health food.

So all that nerdy information is saying that popcorn is healthy and junky but it depends what kind of popcorn it is. There is your answer. sEe yA!