Microwave Popcorn: It can be hazardous to your health

  
It is amazing that fresh popcorn when popped the old fashion way on top of the stove in a pot or in an air popcorn popper  is the healthiest snack we can eat. However, the same popcorn popped in a microwave is toxic and a health hazard. 


I've been warning everyone I talk to with this message, "Do Not eat microwave popcorn, because it's not good for you."
  

I'm happy to see my advice is substantiated with research.
It causes a condition known as bronchiolitis obliterans. 


Victims have difficulty breathing, and when it becomes severe, the condition can be fatal. In many cases of severe bronchiolitis obliterans, only a lung transplant will save a patient's life. Some former popcorn factory workers died while waiting for transplants. 

You need to remember my message, "Lets eat food that is food, not food that looks like food".  

Read below for details.

For info about how microwave popcorn is toxic
visit: Toxic Microwave Popcorn

Some doctors and consumer groups have been concerned that a chemical used to give microwave popcorn its tasty butter flavor may pose a serious health hazard.

The chemical is called diacetyl, and it's used in the production of microwave popcorn, but it has also likely led to scores of factory workers developing a severe lung condition.


Diacetyl occurs naturally in some foods, including butter and many dairy products, fruits, wine and beer. It's reportedly used in "thousands" of food products to add or increase butter flavoring [source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer].

Hundreds of factory workers have developed a condition called "popcorn lung," also known by the medical name bronchiolitis obliterans. The condition is caused by inhalation of diacetyl fumes, which cause scarring in the lungs. Sufferers of popcorn lung have difficulty exhaling, and when severe, the condition can be fatal. In many cases of severe bronchiolitis obliterans, only a lung transplant will save a patient's life. Some former popcorn factory workers died while waiting for transplants.

Lots of companies differed in their reasons for dropping the chemical, but some cited consumer concerns or issues of worker health. Complete article click below:

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http://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/respiratory/popcorn-lung.htm 

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