12/10/2013
Popcorn
Turns out, that simple little TV snack is loaded with antioxidants—more so than most fruits! Popcorn kernels are bursting with 4 times more polyphenols—potent cancer-fighting plant compounds—compared to the average amount found in fruits. Just be sure to pass on the movie theater kind and make your own. A typical movie theater popcorn contains 825 calories, 46 grams of fat, including heart-damaging trans fat, and nearly 1,500 milligrams of sodium.
Prep tip: Most microwave popcorn bags contain nonstick chemicals linked to infertility, thyroid problems, and ADHD. For a safer savory snack, make your own on the stovetop using grass-fed butter, ghee, or coconut oil. You can also use this microwave trick, or pop up safer packaged popcorn from the Quinn Popcorn company. They don’t use nasty chemicals.