{"id":531,"date":"2018-11-14T18:00:44","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T18:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/howtoremedies.com\/?p=531"},"modified":"2018-11-24T00:51:14","modified_gmt":"2018-11-24T00:51:14","slug":"are-there-any-harmful-chemicals-in-microwave-popcorn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtoremedies.com\/are-there-any-harmful-chemicals-in-microwave-popcorn\/","title":{"rendered":"Are There Any Harmful Chemicals In Microwave Popcorn!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ssba\">\n<div id=\"nrelate_flyout_placeholder\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-769 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/howtoremedies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dangerous-chemicals-in-Microwave-Popcorn.jpg?resize=301%2C171\" alt=\"dangerous-chemicals-in-Microwave Popcorn\" width=\"301\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/howtoremedies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dangerous-chemicals-in-Microwave-Popcorn.jpg?w=353&amp;ssl=1 353w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/howtoremedies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dangerous-chemicals-in-Microwave-Popcorn.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Dr. Oz reveals the new hidden dangers in microwave popcorn. &#8220;There are some health risks associated with microwave popcorn&#8221; he said. Dr. Oz stated that each American consumes 68 quarts of popcorn a year. He also said that processed popcorn manufacturers makes about a billion dollars a year from this product. Popcorn in its natural form is a good food to eat, it\u2019s a whole grain food, high in fiber, antioxidants and has low calorie but the processed variety has number of chemicals and substances that should never be put into a person\u2019s system.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-663babce58e26\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-663babce58e26\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-663babce58e26\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoremedies.com\/are-there-any-harmful-chemicals-in-microwave-popcorn\/#Is_Microwave_Popcorn_Dangerous_To_Your_Health\" title=\"Is Microwave Popcorn Dangerous To Your Health?\">Is Microwave Popcorn Dangerous To Your Health?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoremedies.com\/are-there-any-harmful-chemicals-in-microwave-popcorn\/#Dangers_In_Microwave_Popcorn\" title=\"Dangers In Microwave Popcorn:\">Dangers In Microwave Popcorn:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoremedies.com\/are-there-any-harmful-chemicals-in-microwave-popcorn\/#Toxic_Bag_Liners\" title=\"Toxic Bag Liners\">Toxic Bag Liners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoremedies.com\/are-there-any-harmful-chemicals-in-microwave-popcorn\/#Chemical_Flavorings\" title=\"Chemical Flavorings\">Chemical Flavorings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoremedies.com\/are-there-any-harmful-chemicals-in-microwave-popcorn\/#A_Better_Way_To_Make_Your_Own_Microwave_Popcorn\" title=\"A Better Way To Make Your Own Microwave Popcorn\">A Better Way To Make Your Own Microwave Popcorn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Microwave_Popcorn_Dangerous_To_Your_Health\"><\/span>Is Microwave Popcorn Dangerous To Your Health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pediatrician <strong>Dr. Allen Green<\/strong> was a guest on this particular episode of Dr. Oz and he said that there are some chemicals in some bags of microwave popcorn that could lead to cancer could lead to cancer, kidney and thyroid diseases. Dr. Oz then uses Dr. Green\u2019s assistance to help his viewers understand why processed popcorn is bad for their health.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dangers_In_Microwave_Popcorn\"><\/span>Dangers In Microwave Popcorn:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toxic_Bag_Liners\"><\/span>Toxic Bag Liners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, Dr. Oz and Dr. Green open up a standard microwave popcorn bag in order for people to view the lining. Dr. Green states the lining of most popcorn bags have a shiny metallic like piece that is used to keep popcorn damaging a microwave and to pop as many kernels as possible. This shiny metallic like piece is sprayed with PFOA for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p>PFOA was described by Dr. Green as a chemical that does not belong in the human body. He goes on to say that the human body does not know how to remove this substance from its system. Since the body cannot get rid of PFOA, the unhealthy substance just circulates throughout the body. Every time a person eats more processed popcorn they increase their levels of PFOA. At least 20% of all PFOA is directly linked to the consumption of microwave popcorn says Dr. Green.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Oz then shows an animation about what happens when a person microwaves a bag of popcorn. He claims that the bad chemicals that are contained in the sack is absorbed into the popcorn. He goes on to describe how the consumed popcorn gets into a person\u2019s bladder and could cause cancer to form and blood from the bladder to appear in a person\u2019s urine. PFOA is also supposed to make cholesterol levels rise within the body as well.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Flavorings\"><\/span>Chemical Flavorings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Diacetyl is an artificial substance that has a taste that resemble butter. Dr. Green pointed out that this substance is linked to lung disease for some people. Dr. Oz then showed another animated video that shows how this substance affects a person\u2019s lungs. Trans fats is also included in bags of popcorn for the purpose of preserving the product and Dr. Green condemns this substance too. When buying microwave popcorn bags, Dr. Green recommends that you look for the label, it should say \u201cno added Diacetyl butter flavorings\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Green then recommends that people eat processed popcorn as an occasional treat. He also advises people who eat a lot of popcorn to make their own variety from regular kernels. Look for for Non-GMO project verified kernels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Better_Way_To_Make_Your_Own_Microwave_Popcorn\"><\/span>A Better Way To Make Your Own Microwave Popcorn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Green said that you can easily prepare your own microwave popcorn bags, it will taste better and will cost you less.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Safely Eat Popcorn (Paper Bag popcorn Method)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add organic popcorn kernels to brown paper bag<\/li>\n<li>Fold top pf bag down &amp; microwave until popped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> place a 1\/4 cup of popcorn seeds into a small paper bag. The bag is folded over a few times and then popped for about 2 minutes. Once the kernels finish popping, you can add salt and butter for taste.<\/p>\n<p>Before the segment is over, Dr. Oz tells his audience that the FDA approves of the substances that are found in popcorn.<\/p>\n<p><em>According to the grocery manufacturers association:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDiacetyl has been approved by the (FDA) for the use in food products since 1983\u2033<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u201c(PFOA) can be found in trace amounts in liners of microwavable popcorn bags \u2026 determined to be safe by FDA.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Oz explains that while the substances might be approved that does not mean that they should be consumed. He urges everyone to use Dr. Green\u2019s paper bag method for popping corn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Oz reveals the new hidden dangers in microwave popcorn. &#8220;There are some health risks associated with microwave popcorn&#8221; he said. 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