Question 1

why are there more calories in popcorn than corn?

Accepted Answer

Fats, salt: Due to fats/oils and salt. If microwaveable popcorn, then lots of other preservatives and various chemicals.

Question 2

how many calories does homemade pizza have?

Accepted Answer

About 5: Although it could be 6 if you add extra sausage, or 4 if you keep it vegetarian.  Being a rabbit, i suggest keeping it vegetarian.  Try spinach, it has good vitamins.

Question 3

how do i determine the calories in a homemade meal?

Accepted Answer

Calories: Many foods has labels on their packaging listing their caloric content. Also there are charts available from the us department of agriculture.

Question 4

is eating burnt popcorn bad to eat? not totally burnt just a little.

Accepted Answer

Hello, : Hello, if it is microwave popcorn, it could contain a chemical is called diacetyl which makes it taste buttery. Inhaling large amounts of this has caused lung problems in pop corn factory workers  as well as high consumers of popcorn.   The popcorn kernels and hulls can cause problems with people who have diverticulosis as well as getting caught in braces  and causing problem with teeth and dentures.

Question 5

is popcorn healthy?  or is it just less bad for you than other choices?

Accepted Answer

Popcorn: Popcorn is not unhealthy.  
It is generally healthy but not as healthy as colored vegetables and fruits.  It is a snack food that is good to eat.  Do not load up on salt, though

Question 6

i have gastritis can i eat popcorn?

Accepted Answer

If it doesn't hurt: Gastritis just means inflammation of the stomach but doesn't inform us as to the cause of the inflammation. Infections, allergies, chronic bowel diseases, and toxic exposures to foods and medicines can all cause gastritis. The bottom line is that if your doctor has not restricted your eating, try popcorn and see how you feel.

Question 7

is popcorn bad for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Only when greasy: It would be the fat in popcorn which worsens reflux and not the popcorn per se unless you are eating buckets of them at a time. Smaller meals usually work better.

Question 8

can popcorn raise you glucose level?

Accepted Answer

Any calories can: Raise your blood sugar. Air popped popcorn without butter or salt can be ok, but the butter or butter substitute has lots of fat and calories, and the salt is potentially harmful if you take in too much.

Question 9

why am i bloated after i eat popcorn?

Accepted Answer

Normal: If excessive bloating, take Reglan (metoclopramide) 10 mg, one tablet at night.

Question 10

does popcorn have linoleic acid in it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, apparently popcorn has linoleic acid.
Here is a link about its nutrition.
https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/information_center/all_about_grains/all_about_grains_popcorn.htm#.U9R2rlaskug

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