Fresh popcorn is a favored treat at theaters and carnivals, but did you know it’s a healthy food? Not only will it help you fight hunger, but it’s full of vitamins and nutrients the body needs. Find out why you should be eating this snack every day.

3 Nutritious Benefits to Fresh Popcorn

1. Weight Loss

Snacks that are nutrient poor and energy dense are unhealthy, while foods high in protein and whole grains enhance satiety and provide needed nutrients to the body. Protein-enriched foods not only satisfy hunger in the immediate future but can stretch how long it takes for the body to request more nutrients. It has been shown that those who eat high protein midday will push back dinner time by up to an hour. Staying fuller longer helps resist the temptation to eat without cause and limits the consumption of other poor nutrient foods.

2. Cholesterol & Fiber

Not only do whole grains contain fiber and complex carbohydrates to help you stay fuller longer, but they also reduce LDL, the bad cholesterol. The type of fiber in fresh popcorn strips extra cholesterol from the walls of blood vessels and arteries, which can lower the chances of atherosclerosis, heart problems, and strokes.

3. A Whole Grain

Fresh popcorn rates as a 55 on the glycemic index (GI), which is the upper end of low-GI foods. In other words, popcorn won’t spike your blood sugar levels. It is 100% unprocessed grain, and one serving provides around 70% of the recommended intake of whole grains and gives the body vitamins A, B6, E, and K, as well as folate, niacin, and riboflavin. As a whole grain, it also provides carotene for eye health and polyphenols with antioxidant properties.

Cracker Box Caramel Pop in Lander, WY, uses fresh popcorn as a base ingredient in all of their popcorn products. Their signature popcorn is available all over the United States via their website. Backed by 60-year-old recipes, they will create unique blends for you and your family. Call (307) 335-7020 to speak with a friendly representative, or place your order online.