Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) chemical in packaged foods like microwave popcorn could lead to cardiovascular disease, say researchers.
Why is Popcorn the Right Snack Choice? - Cultivation - Making - Reference
Popcorn is a whole grain, fiber rich food that is not only low in calories, but a good source of B vitamins too. A cup of air-popped popcorn is only 30 calories.
Popcorn is a whole grain, fiber rich food that is not only low in calories, but a good source of B vitamins too. A cup of air-popped popcorn is only 30 calories.
Lead study author Dr. Anoop Shankar, chair of the department of epidemiology in the WVU School of Public Health, said that they can't yet be certain that PFOA causes heart disease, but suggested that the two could be related in another way, like people suffering from heart disease tending to retain more PFOA in their blood.
According to the FDA, many popcorn bags contain high levels of PFOAs.
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Man Diagnosed With Popcorn Lung Wins Lawsuit
Watson, 59, of Denver, diagnosed with 'popcorn lung' has won a $US7.2 million ($A6.90 million) lawsuit against the manufacturers of this ‘household’ snack.
Watson, 59, of Denver, diagnosed with 'popcorn lung' has won a $US7.2 million ($A6.90 million) lawsuit against the manufacturers of this ‘household’ snack.
Antioxidant Levels Higher in Popcorn Than Fruits and Vegetables
Scientists have revealed that popcorn contains more of the healthful antioxidant substances called polyphenols than fruits and vegetables.
Scientists have revealed that popcorn contains more of the healthful antioxidant substances called polyphenols than fruits and vegetables.
