Can i eat popcorn with high cholesterol?

Popcorn, the ultimate snack that pops our taste buds into a frenzy. It is so loved it has its own day of celebration – January 19th (yes, really!). But could eating popcorn be harmful to people with high cholesterol? What do we even mean by “high cholesterol” anyway? Hang on while we investigate.

Understanding High Cholesterol

Before jumping on the popcorn bandwagon, let’s first talk about cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found all over our body made by the liver and consumed through various food sources like eggs, dairy products etc. We all know that there are two types of cholesterol – HDL (the good guy) and LDL (the bad guy).

LDL can build up in our arteries which causes them to narrow and harden- not ideal circumstances for optimum health! Therefore, if you have high levels of LDL then you should definitely watch what you eat more closely than usual.

The Nutritional Content Of Popcorn

Let’s take a closer look at this supposedly innocent movie snack: popcorn actually contains several beneficial nutrients such as fiber, iron,and antioxidants to mention just few (No joke here, they really are useful for us). Oh yes right before i forget; one popped corn or kernel contain periscope-shaped germ called embryo where essential oil resided ,substance dominated in polyunsaturated fatty acid category hence giving immense benefit particularly endurance boosters who want extra energy during workout sessions (this gym fanatics go full throttle trying to outrun their treadmill ghosts).. but wait just because it sates your nutritional needs doesn’t mean it’s free from excess calories though!

At face value plain popcorn seems like an innocent treat but when buttered up those tiny kernels can quickly turn calorie-wise venomous; topping off aroundv600 calories per single cup serving covered in melted butter and salt which exceeds recommended daily calorie consumption (believe me your love handles hate it but your taste bud may contradict that notion..)

Popcorn And Its Effect on Cholesterol

Okay, back to cholesterol. Unfortunately for popcorn lovers with high LDL levels, the news isn’t all good.
Although it’s low in calories and fats when compared to other snacks like chips and nachos if you make this easy quick-snack a go-to food item then 100 grams of plain white microwave popcorn roughly contains between 1-2mg of cholesterol, however; research has shown that regular consumption (note the emphasis)of fatty foods increases LDL levels unsurprisingly! while fiber-rich diets are known to lower them,(yet not enough is shared in case an individual overdose by continuous sequence of munching).

So there is no hard and fast rule that prohibits the consumption of plain or lightly-salted air-popped variants whilst individuals try lowering their cholesterol count but watch out those extra buttery glistening bucket-sized serving from theatre should be avoided(wait i know ,the smell they emit can drive anyone insane!!) By carefully balancing the types and amount of fat we consume alongside intake monitoring these bag palatable snackers can stay as part-timer junkies eating without fear.

To Butter or Not to Butter?

Just as our favorite series Game Of Thrones had fans divided over which character deserved to rule Westeros equally generating indecisiveness hence leading Queen Daenerys’ fall; So too does overpowering aroma wafting through shopping mall beckoning passerbys ;Butter versus no-butter on popcorn ! There are two schools of thought here:

  1. The No-Butter Party:
    As we discussed earlier,air-popped corn contains fewer calories than pre-packaged microwavable(packed varieties) popping style brands made more explicitly for people who want the industrial smell popping gladly into the room linehushs. Users opt for purchasing plain/ lightly salted brands of bagged popcorn and then embellish them at home with garden-fresh herbs, aromatic spices or cheeses.

  2. The Butter-licious Crowd:
    The buttery buckets from movie areas bring chills to every guys spine…some among us are just born rebel!! Feeling snack-guilty? Just don’t be! in moderation an extra pat of golden,salted crown can turn your snack time into lip-smacking goodness ambiance with pleasant eating experience(also lead you towards calorie trouble but what’s life without a pinch of good ol’-cake diet chaotic fun).

Conclusion

So ultimately it depends on how much and in which manner we consume our popcorn that makes it harm-free (stay away if high LDL count) .Plain Popcorn is the recommended version while avoiding excess butter and/or unhealthy toppings at all cost (yes goodbye synthetic cheese sauce along with soft drinks). Snack accordingly,in no way it will create intolerance between friendship-circles, one just stop when feeling full/totally satisfied by portion consumed WITHOUT guilt-tripping yourself.stay happy..stay health-conscious..tadaa’.

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