Published 12:38 IST, November 20th 2019

Is popcorn a healthy and nutritious snack to indulge in while dieting?

According to a leading daily, Popcorn is a whole grain, which is a cluster of foods that helps improve heart health and many other health issues. Check out!

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Popcorn has been touted as one of a healthy snack by several leing nutritionists, owing to its ample nutritious and dietary fibre. Popcorn is a of corn grain. When you heat se grains, it pops and becomes lighter and fluffy. Popcorn is rich in protein and people need to eat m in right way. It has majorly a low-calorie count, which makes it easy to qualify as a healthy munch on.

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According to a leing daily, popcorn is a whole grain, which is a cluster of foods that helps improve heart health and many or health issues. Reportedly, it has following nutritional benefits:

  • High in fibre

  • Contains protein

  • Contains vitamins and minerals

  • Low in fat and sugar

  • Contains  cholesterol

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Benefits of Popcorn

Popcorn can fill your stomach and give you benefits of whole grain

One plate of popcorn contains more than 70 per cent of suggested daily whole grain intake your body needs. Some le researcher and medical reports revealed that popcorn is considered to be very nutritious, and a must-d item into your diet plan.

Popcorn may help in relieving constipation

As mentioned before, popcorn is all whole grain. Its insoluble fibre reliefs your digestive tract and keep a check on your digestive system. It helps in preventing your problems related to constipation. According to Food and Drug ministration (FDA), a 3-cup serving of popcorn contains 3.5 grams of fibre, and a high-fibre diet can help uphold your intestinal regularity.

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Popcorn is a perfect dieting snack

Popcorn is a high fibre food, and reportedly high-fibre food needs more time to digest than n-fibrous foods. se of foods can keep you fuller longer and hence popcorn is healthiest snack to eat while dieting. Popcorn can make you less prone to food cravings and ease your craving for sweets and fatty foods. However, do t d butter or extra salt if you are dieting.

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DISCLAIMER: Popcorn can eir be good or b for a person's health, depending on what goes into its making. It is suggested to consult a professional medical expert for its health benefits. Kindly seek vice or instruction from a medical practitioner before its consumption or use.

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11:00 IST, November 20th 2019