Can Popcorn Help You Live to Be 100?

Air-popped popcorn is very high in fiber as well as complex carbohydrates, and it even has more polyphenols than a lot of vegetables.

A longevity researcher claims this salty snack could help you live to be 100! It’s popcorn! He says air-popped popcorn is very high in fiber as well as complex carbohydrates, and it even has more polyphenols than a lot of vegetables.

Even the Mayo Clinic says eating whole grains such as brown rice, oatmeal and popcorn can lower your blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels, thereby reducing your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and colon cancer. Since it’s low calorie and high in fiber, popcorn can also aid in weight management by promoting a feeling of fullness. But only if it’s the kind without a bunch of butter.