NEWS

The health benefits of Corn

Corn is food available year-round with nutritional value not to be missed in your daily diet.

1. Improve the health of the digestive system One of the benefits of eating corn is to keep your digestive system healthy. The reason is that corn is rich in insoluble fiber, which makes urination easier. This fiber also supports the growth of bacteria that benefit the large intestine and in turn helps bacteria turn fiber into a short chain fatty acid (SCFA). SCFA can provide energy for intestinal cells, thereby reducing the risk of bowel problems, including colon cancer.

2. Good for diabetics Many studies show that eating corn regularly reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. In a trial of 40,000 people, women who regularly ate corn reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes. 30% compared to those who didn't eat or rarely ate. The low glycemic index of corn lowers blood sugar levels. Fiber also helps slow down the conversion of food into sugar, which in turn lowers blood sugar levels.

3. Good for memory Vitamin B1 is found in corn to help acetylcholine - a neurotransmitter for memory. Lack of vitamin B1 will make you always in a state of tired mind and memory loss. A bowl of corn can meet about 24% of the vitamin that the body needs each day.

4. Good for the eyes Corn is also rich in beta-carotenoid and folate, both of which help slow age-related macular degeneration. The beta-carotenoid in corn that is absorbed into the body converts to vitamin A at a higher rate than other vegetables. Vitamin A is essential for beautiful eyes. Different colors of maize also have different health benefits, mainly because they contain different pigments. Compared with white corn, yellow corn contains beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, which is good for maintaining vision health.

  According to nutrition experts, each boiled corn weighs about 164 grams and contains 177 calories, of which the corn core weighs about 103 grams. Of which, water accounts for 114 grams of total weight. At the same time, a corn grain contains about 2g of fat, 41g of carbohydrates, 5g of fiber, 5g of protein and unsaturated fats such as omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, etc. Price is beneficial for health in many ways.

  It can be said that corn (corn) has miraculous uses such as slowing down the aging process, fighting against cancer, promoting health, beautiful skin, ... Specifically about the benefits of corn on health