If you haven’t tried our popcorn, best get involved asap. Popcorn is a highly underrated snack in our opinion but a great one – with lots of nutritional benefits to boot. We have two varieties in store, a sweet and a savoury, and these are popped exclusively for us by the Hong Kong born and bred team at Sote. Google them. They are doing great things!
But back to the popcorn! Popcorn boasts several health benefits when cooked as our varieties are. Don’t get duped at the cinema. Those varieties laden with butter and salt are not doing you any favours – however our Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Non-GMO whole-grain kernels will see you kicking goals!
Digestion: Popcorn, or specifically corn, is a whole grain! Digestive systems rejoice! Popcorn contains high levels of fibre which as we all know, helps in the downstairs department. And as we constantly say – happy gut = happy body! The high fibre will also help keep your cholesterol levels down. Whole grains contain the type of fibre which can strip off excess cholesterol from the walls of blood vessels and arteries, thereby reducing your overall cholesterol levels, and lowering your chances of dangerous cardiovascular conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes.
Blood Sugar: The mighty nutrient that is fibre also impacts on your blood sugar levels. When you have significant levels of fibre in your diet, your body can easily regulate the release and management of blood sugar and insulin levels. This will help reduce blood sugar fluctuations – great for those of you suffering from diabetes!
Antioxidants: Antioxidants are those agents that help scavenge and eliminate free radicals, those by-products of cellular metabolism that are associated with a variety of diseases in the body, particularly cancer. Popcorn as a whole grain is loaded with antioxidants, helping to seriously lower the aforementioned risks.
Weight loss: A cup of popped popcorn contains around 30 calories and due to the high level of fibre, you are going to feel fuller for longer! Satisfaction will be at an all time high so binge eating is avoided!
Our popcorn is also popped with virgin coconut oil, and as you regular readers will know, we are crazy for coconuts. Coconut oil is abundant with nutrients that will help see your skin glow, your hair shine, reduce the risk of heart disease and help fight off infections!
So next time you are in need of healthy, satisfying snack, look no further than our popcorn! Available in store and online.