Eggs can cause people to have a high cholesterol level? Popcorn has no nutritional value? Soybeans and yams can cause cancer if eaten in excess? In fact, some common knowledge we have about certain foods is simply a myth. Some foods considered unhealthy are, in fact, beneficial to our body.
Popcorn
Myth: Similar to many snacks, popcorn has no nutritional value and is unhealthy.
Truth: If the seasoning is simple, popcorn is actually a relatively healthy snack.
Three reasons make popcorn a healthy snack: it’s rich in dietary fiber, resistant starch, and antioxidants.
Popcorn is high in dietary fiber and polyphenol antioxidants. It’s also high in resistant starch which is different from the general starch, as it cannot be absorbed by the intestines. Once consumed, resistant starch will become the food of intestinal bacteria. So the gut microbiota will be turned into a combination of microorganisms with more beneficial flora (i.e. “good” bacteria). And good intestinal bacteria can further reduce the chance of diabetes and other diseases….