A bag of popcorn and a soda at the movies delivers more than 1,600 calories and a nuclear bomb of saturated fat (60 gm!). But 100 per cent whole grain goodie that – when prepared correctly – delivers the highest dose of heart protecting phytonutrients of any grain around.
It’s high –fibre, too, and that helps control lousy cholesterol levels (LDL), smoothes digestion and makes your heart younger. And four cubs of fat free popcorn have only 100 calories! So if you’re yearning for a tasty a snack:
Opt for organic popcorn, if you can find it. That may help you avoid genetically modified corn.
Prepare it in an air popper, which uses heat, NOT oil to fluff up the crunchy kernels.
Finally, decorate your bowl with healthy flavorings: garlic (helps reduce risk of some cancers and control blood pressure), cinnamon (stabilizes blood sugar), hot paprika and red-pepper flakes (may ease joint pain), curry (blocks Alzheimer’s and stomach problems) and fresh basil (tastes so good!).
Your imagination is the only limit to the fat-free, sugar-free, health bestowing flavors’ you can enjoy
Thank You,
THE HINDU 02-SEPTEMBER-2012
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