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Longevity Expert Calls Popcorn Top Food for 100-Year Life

4/24/2026

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Dan Buettner, longevity expert and Netflix documentary producer, said popcorn ranks among the best foods for reaching age 100 in a viral video.
He highlighted that air-popped popcorn supplies fiber, complex carbohydrates, polyphenols, magnesium and antioxidants.
Buettner recommends using non-GMO kernels, preparing them without butter and seasoning with olive oil or Himalayan salt.
Fans responded online, calling the snack delicious and pairing it with red wine as a healthy treat.

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Dan Buettner, longevity expert and Netflix documentary producer, said popcorn ranks among the best foods for reaching age 100 in a viral video.
He highlighted that air-popped popcorn supplies fiber, complex carbohydrates, polyphenols, magnesium and antioxidants.
Buettner recommends using non-GMO kernels, preparing them without butter and seasoning with olive oil or Himalayan salt.
Fans responded online, calling the snack delicious and pairing it with red wine as a healthy treat.