What happens When you eat pop corn

Corn is one of the most abundant food crops in Nigeria, it is relatively cheap and easy to access. Pop corn consumption has been linked to movie theatres and most often than not we eat without knowing what we derive from it.

Here is a compilation of what happens When you eat pop corn.

1. It aids digestion
The fiber content of pop corn helps to improve colon health and increases the rate of digestion. Since pop corn is consumed as a whole grain, it also helps to reduce constipation. It's vitamin content is quite high and unadulterated.

2. It reduces blood sugar level
The fiber content of pop corn helps to stimulate the production of insulin. Pop corn is a Good snack for people suffering from diabetes not just as a food but as an insulin production stimulant.

3. It prevents cancer
Pop corn has a large amount of polyphenolic compounds which serves as antioxidants that scavenge for free radicals in the body. By scavenging for these free radicals it helps in the prevention of cancer. Pop corn has a higher anticancer activity than fruits.

4. Serves as an anti aging
Free radicals released from metabolism are also responsible for aging. Free radicals have been linked to wrinkles formation, age spots and blindness. The high vitamin content helps to take cake of the free radicals and prevent aging.

5. An effective tool for weight loss
The high fiber content fills the stomach and stops the secretion of the hunger hormone ghrelin. A cup of pop corn only contains about 30 calories which makes it a perfect food for weight loss. It is also low in saturated fats.

Note: the toppings such as butter, milk and packaging can affect the health benefits of pop corn.

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