Question 1

how unhealthy is popcorn?

Accepted Answer

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 2

what's the benefit of popcorn?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

when can i feed my baby popcorn?

Accepted Answer

No: Popcorn is not for babies. The little hard nub in the middle can't be gummed or chewed, and it's a choking hazard.

Question 5

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 6

can popcorn be a healthy or unhealthy snack?

Accepted Answer

Popcorn.: Low in calories.  Has some fiber. Not bad. No protein, though; make sure you get that during the day.

Question 7

would eating popcorn aggravate a gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If it has a lot of butter on it which is fat it could aggravate a gall bladder. Normally fatty or greasy foods aggravate a diseased gall bladder.

Question 8

can popcorn kernels get stuck in your appendix?

Accepted Answer

Appendix: The appendix is an out-pouching usually on the small or large intestine. Yes a kernel, seed, etc can get stuck in there. Usually it does not cause appendicitis but it is possible.

Question 9

i try to lose a bit of weight and want some snacks. is air popped popcorn healthy as an everyday snack?

Accepted Answer

Sounds OK.: Low in calories.  Has some fiber. Not bad. No protein, though; make sure you get that during the day.

Question 10

help.!my husband ate a whole bag of salty popcorn and nachos and now is having a feeling of high bloodpressure he doesn't take meds what to do?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension : High blood pressure is usually not associated with symptoms. You can start by checking his blood pressure. Depending on reading, he may or may not need medical attention. Overall, would be best to avoid excessive intake of salty food.

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