Film buffs rejoice: Popcorn is health food

POPCORN is the latest and most unlikely food shown to have health-boosting properties.

The traditional cinema snack contains “surprisingly large” amounts of healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called polyphenols, scientists have found.

Tests showed that the compounds account for 2.5% of popcorn kernels by weight — higher levels than were seen in a range of other cereal products.