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Popcorn diet

Popcorn diet

Apparently from the name, the diet is focused on one product – popcorn. Authors of a diet consider that there is an incorrect prejudice against this product which was entered in the category of unhealthy fast food. And as actually: popcorn and how it helps to lose weight is useful or harmful?

There are several options diet popcorn. In one case popcorn acts as a product for having a snack. In another – as completely replacing the main meals.

Mono-diets are quite heavy in order that them to adhere. But only not in a case with popcorn. Because application of various spices helps to diversify food, having only one, in fact, ingredient. If to adhere to a popkornovy mono-diet, then it is possible to apply such seasonings as lemon juice, cinnamon, honey, a turmeric, pepper. But nevertheless, not all can sit only on some corn flakes, then it is better to adhere to more rational warrant diet popcorn.

The healthiest option
Such diet was described in 1988 by the doctor of J. Herskowitz in the book The Popcorn Plus Diet. The children's neurologist recommends every time when you want to have a bite, replace all snack with popcorn in the diet. And not to refuse at the same time the main meals.

The sense is that popcorn deceives your organism. We perceive it as delicacy, popcorn has reputation of the fast food increasing mood and therefore we can "jam them a stress", "break" on it. And it will not do harm to an organism. Because, in pure form, popcorn – a low-calorie product. In 1 cup – only 31 calories.

Choosing popcorn, but not chocolates, biscuits or cookies, you will make the most low-calorie choice, - the author of a diet considers. Also you will not get fat. Popcorn – a healthy alternative for satisfaction of thirst for chips, solenost and smoked products.



Why popcorn did not become a dietary product?
The problem is that in pure form very few people consume popcorn. As a rule, the ready-made product represents corn flakes with oil, fats, salt. As a result of 31 calories turns into 133 (one cup of popcorn with oil).

But there are also good news. Popcorn without flavoring additives – not such a tasteless product. It is just necessary to get used to it. And flavoring additives should be chosen healthy: such as lemon juice, turmeric.

Healthy news about popcorn
It appears, popcorn is a good help growing thin and even prevention of cancer. Popcorn – a wholegrain product which reduces risk of heart diseases and cancer. Average packing which we buy at movie theater (30 grams) is equivalent to daily norm of brown rice or whole pasta.

Popcorn contains 3 times more cellulose, than sunflower seeds (on the same weight). And cellulose is the main product for weight loss, it fills a stomach, dulls feeling of hunger, removes toxins, levels sugar level in blood. Besides popcorn removes bad cholesterol, and increases power levels (due to good concentration of vitamins).

The research provided in August, 2010 by American Chemical Society proves contents in popcorn of polyphenols - it is the antioxidant necessary for fight against free radicals who damage the chemical composition of cages, provoking various diseases, including cancer and heart troubles.

But at addition of excess salt and sugar, popcorn, really, can do to an organism more harm, than advantage.

Popcorn diet
So, it is important that popcorn was clean, without additives, fats, oil and so forth. Olive oil, a little sea salt (it is better, than boiled), dry herbs (paprika, fennel) can be the unique seasoning. Try various combinations of these seasonings, and look for new tastes.

And principle of a diet simple: there is in day so much popcorn how many there is a wish. It will lead to the fact that the need for other products will be significantly reduced.

Structure of popcorn:
Low-calorie product with the high content of cellulose. In structure: vitamin B, folic acid, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron. In 1 cup of popcorn – 6 grams of carbohydrates, 1 grams of protein.

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