When You Eat Popcorn Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

You may or may not realize this, but what happens to your body when you eat popcorn everyday comes down to how you prepare it. "When prepared well, popcorn actually is a pretty good snack," University of Rhode Island assistant professor at the department of nutrition and food sciences Maya Vadiveloo tells the American Heart Association. "It's stable. It's inexpensive. It's fairly tasty. For people who might be struggling to eat adequate fruits or vegetables or other whole grains, it's a low-risk snack to start."

And by well-prepared, the American Heart Association suggests that the popcorn be air-popped. The USDA says three cups of air-popped popcorn has 93 calories, 1.1 grams of fat, 1.9 mg of sodium, 18.6 carbohydrates, 0.2 grams of sugars, and 3 grams of protein. The 3.6 grams of fiber is the gift comes from indigestible carbs that help you stay feeling full for longer (via VerywellFit). That's why popcorn's high fiber content and low calorie count makes it a great snack to help your body keep the pounds off. 

The news isn't so good when it comes to other types of popcorn, especially the yummy kind at the movie theater — or certain microwave varieties — that are often dripping with butter and more not-so-healthy additives.