Question 1

how digestable is popcorn?

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Pulp us: The pulp is digest able, but the kernel or shell is not. For most people this doesn't matter. But if you have an intestinal stricture or narrowing or partial blockage the kernel can get stuck causing a bowel obstruction. Tis can happen with crohn's disease or with surgical adhesions or scarring.

Question 2

how long does it take for popcorn to digest in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Popcorn: It usually takes 18-24 hours to digest popcorn.

Question 3

can eating popcorn(air popped) worsen the hemorrhoids? i'm asking because popcorn has a high amount of fiber(which is good), but it's hard to digest.

Accepted Answer

All fiber: is hard to digest, that the benefit that it gives bulk to stools and help prevent constipation.

Question 4

how unhealthy is popcorn?

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Not very: The principal issue with popcorn is the oils used to douse the finished product.  Many of these are synthetic, most have a high caloric content and even actual butter can be overdone.  Also if you need to limit your salt intake, popcorn can be a problem.  Popcorn itself is high volume, low caloric and a great appetite suppresant.

Question 5

what's the benefit of popcorn?

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Depends: Air popped, no butter, maybe a little salt or other savory-it's a decent snack, source of fiber. Cooked in transfat, soaked in "butter-flavor", steeped in salt-not so good. Very easy to get excess calories, fat, and salt from a tub of typical movie house popcorn.

Question 6

can i eat popcorn when i diet?

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Popcorn: Sure, provided it is not covered by sweet stuffs and you don't take too much at a time.

Question 7

how healthy is popcorn considered to be?

Accepted Answer

Variable-depends on:: Popcorn can be a relatively healthy snack or very unhealthy, depending on how it's prepared. For maximum health air-pop ; add olive, flax or hemp oil ; sea salt; if you need butter use organic. If pop in oil, coconut oil is best! avoid if popped in corn, soy or canola oil. Commercial microwave popcorn has toxins. See http://www.Today.Com/health/popcorn-healthy-veggies-depends-how-you-pop-it-547868.

Question 8

are there any dangers from eating burnt popcorn?

Accepted Answer

Not short term: Burning food carries carcinogens. Carcinogens are cancer producing entities. Over time eating alot of grilled, burned meat and other foods is not healthy.
When grilling outside and you eat  overcooked meat you can take a Vitamin C pill.  It will help neutralize the carcinogens from the burned food. Popcorn is a risk for diverticulitis. Choose better choices of snacks to stay healthy.

Question 9

can someone be allergic to movie theatre/cinema popcorn?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is more likely that one of the the added ingredients to the popcorn that may trigger an allergic reaction.

Question 10

how healthy is air popped popcorn with little bit of butter ?

Accepted Answer

Popcorn: Popcorn is a decent snack - not heavy - enjoyable.
A bit of butter is fine - 
Minimize salt, given your PKD Condition.
By the way - PKD is majorly helped by high fluid intake - aim for 4 liters per day; no caffeine, either.

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