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Air-popped Popcorn
can be air-popped in a special machine that pops it with pressurized steam. When prepared this way, popcorn contains just 30 calories per cup. Air-popped popcorn is plain, so it gives you all the health benefits without additives, like excess sodium.
Air-popped popcorn has a glycemic index of 55, which is considered a low-GI food. Popcorn is also a whole grain and contains:
folate
niacin
riboflavin
thiamin
vitamins B-6, A, E, and K
iron
fiber
Popcorn also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it may help reduce your risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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