A recent study has found that a flavorant used in microwave popcorn may elevate risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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.
Diacetyl was found to have an architecture similar to a substance that makes beta-amyloid proteins clump together in the brain -- clumping which is a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers also found that the butter flavorant in popcorn can hinder the brain's natural amyloid-clearing method.
Popping Popcorn At The Movies Can Make You Fat
Think twice before munching on popcorn while watching your favourite movie in the theatre, as this salt and calorie rich snack can actually make you pile on the pounds.
Think twice before munching on popcorn while watching your favourite movie in the theatre, as this salt and calorie rich snack can actually make you pile on the pounds.
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Woman Files Suit Claiming Popcorn Damaged Lungs
A woman has filed suit claiming that her popcorn habit of 16 years has caused permanent damage to her lungs.
A woman has filed suit claiming that her popcorn habit of 16 years has caused permanent damage to her lungs.
Analysis Reveals Cinema Popcorn's Nutritional Horror
Forget Freddy Krueger or flesh-eating zombies: the real villain of a night at the movies could be lurking in a bag of popcorn or drinks carton, according to a new US study.
Forget Freddy Krueger or flesh-eating zombies: the real villain of a night at the movies could be lurking in a bag of popcorn or drinks carton, according to a new US study.
