Are you a fan of popcorn? We have good news for you … eat popcorn, lose weight. Just as you read it!
Specialists assure that eating a three-cup serving of popcorn is the equivalent portion of grains and tubers without fat that we should consume in a healthy diet.
This portion provides 70kcal energy, 15g of carbohydrates, 0g of fat and 2g of protein.
Popcorn contains corn, which helps you speed up your metabolism and help you feel hungry for a few hours.
Benefits
A study published in the “Nutrition Journal” revealed that people who ate popcorn instead of French fries as a snack felt more satisfied and consumed fewer calories during meals.
Are you a fan of popcorn? We have good news for you … eat popcorn, lose weight. Just as you read it!
Specialists from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) assure that eating a three-cup serving of popcorn is the equivalent portion of grains and tubers without fat that we should consume in a healthy diet.
Do you want more reasons to eat them?
Popcorn provides fiber, antioxidants, manganese, magnesium and vitamin B.
They help your digestion because they provide fiber, which will help prevent constipation and inflammation in the abdomen.
You will lose weight, since they will give you satiety so that you do not eat other foods with more calories.
Reduce cholesterol and glucose levels in the blood
They are anti-aging as they contain antioxidants
How to make popcorn
1 cup of popcorn kernels
2 tablespoons olive or sunflower oil
a pinch of salt
Let’s do it!
1. Place the oil in a pan or pot and wait until it is hot to add the grains of mine.
2. Cover with a saucepan. Leave a small hole for the steam to escape.
3. When the first popcorn begins to pop, turn the heat down to medium.
4. Wait until the popcorn stops forming.
5. Pour into a container and add a little salt.
Now yes, enjoy a delicious healthy snack such as popcorn that, in addition to taking care of your figure, will make you healthier.
