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One Junk Food That Has More Antioxidants Than Fruit & Vegetables
One snack that has been classed ‘unhealthy’ which is good for you
I was very surprised I read that this snack — often dismissed as junk food, is a legitimate healthy snack!
For years, eateries have expanded this snack to become a junk food attraction than healthy, antioxidant-filled food.
I now feel bad telling my daughter not to eat this (although her’s contains lots of butter and salt!)
I can’t believe that popcorn contains more phytonutrients than fruits and veggies!
For years I’ve dismissed popcorn, mostly because it hurts my digestion.
But Joe Vinson, a pioneer in amazing healthful components in chocolate, nuts and other common foods, explained that polyphenols are more concentrated in popcorn, which averages about 4 per cent water.
In contrast, polyphenols are diluted in 90 per cent water, making up many fruits and vegetables.
Researchers have also discovered that the hulls of popcorn — which everyone dislikes because they lodge in your teeth — have the highest concentration of…