Popcorn
Eating Popcorn Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
La Famiglia/Shutterstock When you think of popcorn, you probably imagine it doused in copious amounts of butter with a heavy sprinkling of salt. While it tastes delicious when it’s prepared this way, it’s not exactly a healthy food, especially if you get it at a theater. Taking Regal […]
Eating Popcorn Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Poop – Health Digest
The less solid your stool, the more challenging it can be to pass — hello, constipation. Mayo Clinic experts explain that fiber can help ease this discomfort by bulking up your poop while simultaneously softening it, thereby making it easier to have a bowel movement. The indigestible carbohydrate accomplishes this by withdrawing water from your […]
TikTok’s 5-Ingredient Popcorn Truffles Are Packed With Healthy Ingredients – Health Digest
Throw 3 cups of popcorn, 1 banana, 4 pitted Medjool dates, and a tablespoon of peanut butter into a blender and mix. “Pulse until the mixture resembles crumbs and sticks together,” shared Pavia. Remove the mixture from the blender and place it in a bowl. Using your fingers, form small balls with the mixture. “Place the balls […]
What Happens If You Eat An Unpopped Kernel Of Popcorn? – Health Digest
There is also the risk of burning your mouth if you were to eat an unpopped kernel of popcorn. The steam and pressure that build up inside a popcorn kernel are what eventually prompt it to pop as it cooks. Even for kernels that fail to pop, they still retain that heat after you pull […]
Avoid Eating Popcorn If You Have These Medical Conditions – Health Digest
If you’ve ever chomped down on an unpopped kernel by accident, you know how painful it can be! Unfortunately, those hard kernels can fracture teeth, which can be a real pain (via Cleveland Clinic). And if you have braces, crowns, or dental implants, popcorn’s texture and the risk of kernels can be particularly challenging. It’s […]
Unexpected Health Benefits Of Popcorn – Health Digest
While there are most definitely many health benefits to popcorn, it’s important to note that this doesn’t mean you can consume any and all types of popcorn risk-free. For example, the American Heart Association notes that movie theater popcorn, while a popular snack, is generally not a healthy option. Popcorn served at the movies can have […]