![]() You might have heard that people with a digestive condition called diverticular disease can’t eat popcorn. Avoid packaged popcorn, which is not only expensive, but contains added oil and salt (and you don’t control the amount). If you make your own at home, popcorn is very low in fat and calories. Those little hulls that catch in your teeth? They’ve got beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin for your eyes, as well as polyphenols. Fiber helps with digestion and feeds your microbiome – the “good bacteria” in your gut will produce beneficial compounds if you give them lots of fiber. One 3-cup serving contains 3 grams of fiber, which is pretty good for a snack. Note: this is NOT the extra-large tub of movie theater popcorn with extra “butter” (pumped out of a machine….ick!) and salt.Īs an unprocessed whole grain, popcorn high in indigestible fiber. ![]() This week, we want remind you about the benefits of popcorn as a fun, healthy snack and talk about how to make your own at home. We haven’t been able to go to the movies for the past 6 months, so popcorn may have dropped off your radar. Support PCF in Your Workplace or Community.Featured The 30th Annual Scientific Retreat.Coffey – Holden Prostate Cancer Academy.29th Annual Scientific Retreat Video Replays. ![]() Featured Get the latest updates in health & wellness research.Featured Sign up for NewsPulse today and get groundbreaking information.Featured The latest prostate cancer research info.Featured PCF’s blog covers a wide range of topics.When to Get Checked for Prostate Cancer.Precision Therapies for Prostate Cancer.What to Ask When Your PSA Is Rising After Initial Treatment. ![]() Localized or Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer.The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test.
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