Pop Corn Overview
While watching the movie, the first snack that comes in mind is a bowl full of popcorn, A healthy and perfect meal. Popcorn history started in the city of Mexico. It was used for the decoration purpose initially. Later than it was used as a snack. It is popularly selling Street snacks, which are liked by every age group.
Beyond the taste, popcorn is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and a great source of fiber. It is a very healthy snack. Popcorn is a type of corn kernel which becomes Fluffy when heated, and it is whole grain, that is the heart-friendly when used in the right way. Air-popped popcorn without sugar and oil provides many health benefits.
People use to eat popcorn, mostly in cinema, and people are now adding different flavors and toppings that satisfy your taste buds, but it lowers its nutritional value. As discussed above, popcorn is a whole grain, so it has all nutritional value that usually other grains have. They are rich in fiber, which helps in digestion and also improves bowel movements. It also contains protein, which helps in balancing the body tissues, building, and repairing cells.
They are a rich source of vitamins A and K Calcium and potassium if it is properly cooked without the addition of salt and oil. Being a low-calorie snack, people use to take it when they are on a diet, or you can say it helps in weight loss. For weight loss purposes, you need to use popcorn cooked without oil, sugar, salt, and artificial flavors if used it with a balanced diet and moderation that can boost weight loss.
How to make air-popped popcorn at home?
Preheat the pan, add some water like few drops, add the popcorn kernel, and cover the pot, shale the post after every 2-3 seconds. It will hardly take 3-4 minutes to pop the kernels. Remove the pan from the stove and add some salt on popcorn; they are ready to eat.
Popcorn is used everywhere in Pakistan. Many brands make flavored popcorn's in Pakistan. It is a Pakistani street snack mostly liked by everyone, especially children.
Pros of Popcorn
- Rich source of fiber.
- Low-calorie snack.
- It contains zero cholesterol.
- It helps in weight loss.
- Rich in vitamins, minerals.
Cons of popcorn
Popcorns has no such disadvantages if it is used in moderate and cooked without artificial flavors.
Verdict
We would recommend Popcorn due to its nutritious value and secure cooking method.
The review generally says popcorns are good for health.