Researchers at the University of Scranton (Pa.) ran a lab analysis on the content in several types and brands of popcorn and found that the crunchy hull is rich in polyphenols.
Research suggests that overall eating habits—and thus nutritional status—would improve if people snack now and then. And that’s good news. Who doesn’t like an occasional snack? It’s no wonder marketers of snack foods, ranging from sweet confections to whole-grain crackers, continue to roll out innovations in a category that appeared saturated years ago.
Consuming junk food is about more than taste; ice cream choices appear to correlate with political preferences; and consumers give their opinions on the impact of the economy on their purchasing decisions.
