How safe is Microwave popcorn?
In our family of four children and a large flat screen TV, popcorn is always being eaten. And for our fast-paced family, the convenience of the microwave popcorn bag has made it a favorite in our house.
However, recent news on the dangers of microwave popcorn is giving us and other families across the nation something to think about.
Fumes from the butter flavoring chemical diacetyl
Diactyl has been linked to cases of a rare life-threatening disease called popcorn lung. Major manufacturers of Microwave popcorn have announced they will no longer using the butter flavoring chemical in there products.
Other Microwave popcorn health issues
One of the issues of concern is that you just don’t have any control of the ingredients in you Microwave popcorn. The fat content of a typical serving is as much as 12 grams (5 grams of dangerous trans fat). And don’t forget the sodium content. Microwave popcorn often contains twice the sodium found in most potato chips.
Getting back to basics with popcorn poppers
With a popcorn popper or a popcorn machine, you can control what you put on your popcorn. And, most importantly, what you put in your body. If you’re concerned with using oil to pop your popcorn, then look for a hot air popcorn popper.
