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Microwave popcorn might be nuking your brain


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Uh-oh! At your next movie night, you may need to find a new snack to munch on with your girlies. Scientists at the University of Minnesota examined diacetyl (pronounced die-a-see-tul), a chemical many companies use to create the buttery smell and flavor of microwave popcorn, and found that it is linked to Alzheimer’s disease. In the past, the chemical has also been thought to cause lung disease. Major yikes.
 
The structure of diacetyl is similar to that of a substance that makes beta-amyloid proteins. When too much of this protein clumps together in the brain and forms plaque, it’s a surefire sign of Alzheimer’s. The scientists found that diacetyl leads to an increase of the clumping of these proteins, which has toxic effects on nerve cells. Not only that, but diacetyl also breaks down a barrier in the brain that keeps out hazardous materials.
 
Don’t hurry and toss your popcorn in the trash just yet. These results have only been shown in test tubes and haven’t been replicated in people yet. Before ya nosh, though, check the ingredients label on the back of your box o’ microwave popcorn. Even though some major brands have already removed diacetyl, there are other icky ingredients you might want to avoid.
 
Always a safe choice? Grabbing a jar of corn kernels at the grocery and popping them in oil in a heavy-bottomed pan on the stove, or in an air popper. Yum!
 
 

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Is it the same for kettle corn? And if I look at the ingredients is diacetyl the only ingredient I should look for?
Thanks in advance! Smile

 

 

Hey girlie,

Kettle corn is a little different because it's natural kernels that are popping - they aren't prepackaged so there's less of a risk Smile And yes, that's the ingredient you should look for! 


Lauren C.

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by PeaceKool on 8/26/2012 11:01:56 AM

 
 

What about popcorn from the theater???

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by Choir-Girl99 on 8/21/2012 1:24:28 PM

 
 

and this is why you should buy orville redenbocker popcorn. they don't use that diacetyl crap

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by jjinhc on 8/18/2012 6:45:49 PM

 
 

Hey doglover463, how short is your hair? You can always curl it or pin it back with cute clips. For nice belts hit up Target, Forever21, Wet Seal, Delias Wal-Mart and Macy's. Hope this helps! Have a great first day of school. Xoxo



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So school is starting in 2 Days I have 2 Questions, 1). i dont know what to do my hair with! My hair is short too, Frown I saw the articles but i dont have most of their products. 2). Im going to a Charter school this year for Middle school and i have to wear a belt, What places are the cheapest for cute and girly belts? (Belts any color really) Thx! Xoxo Lynae P.

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by doglover463 on 8/18/2012 6:28:13 AM

 
 

Maybe we just shouldnt eat as much of it, its good to be cautious until they prove it for sure. I will be cutting back on microwave popcorn but not stopping it completely.

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by fashionqn on 8/17/2012 11:46:48 PM

 
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