Whole grain cereals, popcorn rich in antioxidants, not just fiber, new research concludes

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 15:14 in Health & Medicine

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2009 -- In a first-of-its kind study, scientists reported today at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) that snack foods like popcorn and many popular breakfast cereals contain "surprisingly large" amounts of healthful antioxidant substances called "polyphenols."

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