Myth Busters: food edition.
Nutrition is as essential to your gains as weightlifting, some people even think more so. But with fad diets everywhere, and “don’t eat this, eat that” tips flooding the internet and supermarket aisles. How do you get the lowdown on the who’s who of snacking?
While there are definitely things you should never put in your mouth (Doughnuts, I’m looking at you). Many of these foods on the banned list are okay if consumed in moderation or just prepared differently. We’ve comprised 5 foods that are not only not too bad for you, but can actually be healthy for you.
Popcorn
Popcorn is often associated with large amounts of butter. With a large movie theatre popcorn having the serving size of about ten, it’s no wonder this snack is often associated with lethargy and weight gain.
The truth is 3 cups of popcorn contain about 90 calories and 4g of whole grain fiber. Popcorn has one of the highest levels of polyphenols of any plant food – including most fruit! Polyphenols are chemicals found in plants that kill free radicals that damage cells.