19/07/2018
Monsoons are incomplete without corn🌽💦
Maize or Corn Nutrition Facts
Corn not only provides the necessary calories for healthy , daily metabolism but is also a rich source of vitamin A, B,E and many minerals .
HEALTH BENEFITS
* Prevents Hemorrhoids
The fiber content of one cup of corn amounts to 18.4% of the daily recommended amount. This aids in alleviating digestive problems such as constipation and Hemorrhoids.
*Promotes Growth
Corn is rich in vitamin B constituents, especially thiamine and niacin. Thiamine is essential for maintaining nerve health and cognitive function. Niacin deficiency leads to pellagra ; a disease characterized by diarrhoea , dementia, and dermatitis that is commonly observed in malnourished individuals .
* Protect Your Heart
According to researchers corn oil has been shown to have an anti- atherogenic effect on cholesterol levels, thus reducing the risk of various cardiovascular disease .corn oil in particular , is the best way to improve heart health and this is derived from the fact that corn is close to an optimal fatty acid combination. This allows omega-3 fatty acids to strip away the damaging LDL or bad cholesterol and replace them at the binding sites.
* Helps in Preventing Anemia
Corn helps prevent anaemia caused by deficiency of these vitamins. It is also has a significant level of iron which is one of the essential mineral needed to form new red blood cells ; a deficiency of iron is one of the main causes of anaemia as well .
* Good for Eye & Skin care
Yellow corn is a rich source of beta-carotene, which forms vitamin A in the body and is essential for maintenance of good vision and skin.
* Control diabetes
Studies have shown that the consumption of corn kernels assist in the management of non- insulin dependent diabetes mellitus ( NIDDM) and is effective against hypertension due to presence of phenolic phytochemicals in whole corn. Phytochemical can regulate the absorption and release of insulin in the body , which can reduce the chance of spikes and drops for diabetic patients and help them maintain a normal lifestyle .