""Ultra-processed foods tend to be high in calories, sugar, and sodium, while being low in protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals," she says. And because it's so tasty, it's easy to unintentionally eat excessive amounts of it. "Ultra-processed foods are linked to numerous adverse health outcomes, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and even certain cancers," says Zenker."
"If microwaved popcorn is full of potential unknowns that you can't really control or customize to your liking, air-popped popcorn is the opposite. The only ingredient is corn-until you decide to add something else. Zenker says that popcorn is a nutrient-dense source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. And it's lower in calories than other crunchy snacks, such as chips, while higher in fiber and protein than many of the processed foods we typically reach for-so popcorn keeps you fuller for longer."
Microwave popcorn is often ultra-processed and hyperpalatable, typically high in calories, sugar, and sodium while low in protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Ultra-processed snacks are associated with increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. Reading nutrition labels can help avoid excessive intake of unwanted ingredients when choosing microwaved varieties. Air-popped popcorn contains only corn unless additions are made, provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and tends to be lower in calories than chips while higher in fiber and protein. Air-popped popcorn is highly customizable with seasonings, oils, or spices and is quick to prepare with an air popper.
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