POPCORN--A HEALTHY SNACK OR NOT?

News Flash

It is one of America's favorite snacks but how good for you is it?

Slipstream

I love popcorn, and I'm glad to know that it's good for me when prepared properly. I think I'll add an air popper to my wish list. Thanks for the positive info!

TMac

You're more than welcome. It's definitely one of my top three snacks!

Well Street

I wonder how the public would respond if the popcorn industry (I'm assuming there is such a thing) were to market their product as a health food when prepared with the minimal ingredients you mentioned.

Reducing cell damage and Alzheimer's risk while benefiting GI function would make great selling points.

TMac

I totally agree with you that such marketing would make for a great selling point. However, like many other snacks, I think many Americans don't really care that they're eating what is a very healthy snack in its purest form in an unhealthy way. They want their buttered popcorn--period! And therein lies the problem.