Corn as Superfood
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I know many of us like eating corn. I especially like to cook corn with glutinous rice, sugar and coconut milk. It's a great treat. Also we love corn chips a lot. We like steamed corn, grilled corn and we also like it in soups.
We need to eat healthy. We should be aware of the health benefits of the food we eat. So how healthy is corn?
Eye Care
Yellow corn is a rich source of beta-carotene which is needed to form Vitamin A. We all know Vitamin A is good for eye sight.
Lowers Bad Cholesterol
It reduce cholesterol absorption in the body throught consumption of corn husk oil. This is good for the heart to prevent atherosclerosis.
Anemia Prevention
Corn is a good source of iron. The essential mineral is good for the production of new red blood cells.
Cancer prevention
Phytochemicals are found in high volumes in corn. These phytochemicals are antioxidants that help in the prevention of cancer. It's also a source of ferulic acid a phenolic compound which is known as an anti-carcinogenic agent.
Prevents hemorrhoids, colon cancer and constipation.
Corn is rich in fiber. Corn is a whole grain so it is a good source of fiber. Fiber is important in the bulk of bowel movement.
Nerve Health and Cognitive Function
Corn is rich in Vitamin B like thiamin. Thiamin is good for our nerve health and cognitive function.
We need to eat healthy. We should be aware of the health benefits of the food we eat. So how healthy is corn?
Eye Care
Yellow corn is a rich source of beta-carotene which is needed to form Vitamin A. We all know Vitamin A is good for eye sight.
Lowers Bad Cholesterol
It reduce cholesterol absorption in the body throught consumption of corn husk oil. This is good for the heart to prevent atherosclerosis.
Anemia Prevention
Corn is a good source of iron. The essential mineral is good for the production of new red blood cells.
Cancer prevention
Phytochemicals are found in high volumes in corn. These phytochemicals are antioxidants that help in the prevention of cancer. It's also a source of ferulic acid a phenolic compound which is known as an anti-carcinogenic agent.
Prevents hemorrhoids, colon cancer and constipation.
Corn is rich in fiber. Corn is a whole grain so it is a good source of fiber. Fiber is important in the bulk of bowel movement.
Nerve Health and Cognitive Function
Corn is rich in Vitamin B like thiamin. Thiamin is good for our nerve health and cognitive function.
Melsdename › Great article
cathydkreations › Great article and I didn't know all the benefits of eating corn. I love corn and my iron is low so I should eat more corn. ?
Zanida3 › Nice
DAIANAGABAR › Good post
bestwriter › That is a whole lot of goodness in corn. I love sweet corn and chicken soup made the Chinese way and also plain boiled tender corn with a brush of butter eaten hot.
averygirl72 › Boiled tender corn with butter is simply delicious
fabio26 › splendid article dear!
