0ari Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 I came across this and didn't find anything on the CR site about it. What do you all think? Popcorn: The snack with even higher antioxidants levels than fruits and vegetables March 25, 2012 American Chemical Society (ACS) Summary: Popcorn’s reputation as a snack food that’s actually good for health popped up a few notches today as scientists reported that it contains more of the healthful antioxidant substances called "polyphenols" than fruits and vegetables. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120325173008.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 A very deceptive statement: If you read the accompanying link, you get the (unsurprising) information that, if you compare popcorn with a fresh fruit or vegetable, the only reason the popcorn is rated by the author as having "more polyphenols" is that the fruit or vegetable is mostly water -- e.g., if you drink enough water with your popcorn snack so as to equal the amount of water in your produce meal, the fruit or vegetable meal will of course have much higher percentage of polyphenols (as well as vitamins, minerals and fiber not found in the popcorn). The article notes that the same method of "proof" "shows" that a dried fruit or vegetable is higher in polyphenols than the fresh fruit or vegetable. 😉 -- Saul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike41 Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 6 hours ago, Saul said: A very deceptive statement: If you read the accompanying link, you get the (unsurprising) information that, if you compare popcorn with a fresh fruit or vegetable, the only reason the popcorn is rated by the author as having "more polyphenols" is that the fruit or vegetable is mostly water -- e.g., if you drink enough water with your popcorn snack so as to equal the amount of water in your produce meal, the fruit or vegetable meal will of course have much higher percentage of polyphenols (as well as vitamins, minerals and fiber not found in the popcorn). The article notes that the same method of "proof" "shows" that a dried fruit or vegetable is higher in polyphenols than the fresh fruit or vegetable. 😉 -- Saul Yes right Saul. People often fail to compare foods calorie to calorie. Kale for instance. It’s laughable really. Vegetables and berries are by far the best choices as one can only eat so many calories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintor Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) Quote If you read the accompanying link, you get the (unsurprising) information that, if you compare popcorn with a fresh fruit or vegetable, the only reason the popcorn is rated by the author as having "more polyphenols" is that the fruit or vegetable is mostly water It is clearly stated in the video by the scientist, not only in the accompanying link. I am still a fan of popcorn, no salt or butter. It doesn't deserve a bad rep. Edited August 10, 2022 by Saintor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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