“真爆米花”是健康食品

虽然人们常常用一句话将包括爆米花在内的很多零食归入“垃圾食品”范畴，但“真正的爆米花”其实对健康有益。

In the process of forming popped corns or rices, macromolecular substances such as starch and protein in corn and rice are degraded to varying degrees. For example, starch will turn into a lamellar and loose sponge – like body, and the protein is completely denatured, forming a porous structure, which is convenient for digestion and absorption. The originally coarse and tough corn husk will also become very brittle and easy to eat, and the cellulose, minerals and vitamins are retained to the greatest extent. If a little sucrose is added, the taste will be even better.

Scientists have also found that popcorn contains antioxidant polyphenols. Polyphenols can regulate blood lipid, protect blood vessels, prevent tumors, and have an estrogen – like effect, which can help women relieve menopausal symptoms. Its content in popcorn even exceeds that in vegetables and fruits. In addition, the carotenoids contained therein are also retained, which is of certain benefit to protecting eyesight.