Corn, also known as corn, is a widely cultivated cereal crop. Because of its rich and varied nutritional value, it is considered as one of the main edible and cash crops in the world.
High fiber: Corn is rich in dietary fiber, including soluble and insoluble fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal function and relieve constipation and other gastrointestinal related problems. Intestinal fiber can also combine with cholesterol, pollutants and toxins, which is beneficial to the discharge of these substances.
Rich in vitamins and minerals: Corn is also rich in various vitamins and minerals, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, β-carotene, vitamin E, B 1, B5, folic acid, iron, manganese, phosphorus and magnesium. These nutrients have many important functions such as antioxidation, immunomodulation, anti-inflammation, neuromodulation, metabolic regulation and bone health.
Protein: Corn seeds also contain about 9% protein, especially some essential amino acids, which help to build cells and tissues in all parts of the body. In addition, corn is rich in linoleic acid, which helps to lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
Blood sugar control: the fiber and starch structure contained in corn is not easy to be digested, so it can sometimes be selected as a low-sugar food, which helps to stabilize blood sugar and slow down the rise of blood sugar.
In addition to the above points, generally speaking, corn is a kind of food with relatively balanced nutrition and enhanced memory, which is easy to cook and has a great influence on many cultural areas. It can be cooked in many ways, such as processing into corn flakes, frying corn tortillas, making corn tortillas or corn thick soup, etc. However, due to the addition of artificial flavoring agents and other junk food ingredients in corn products, there is too much salt and sugar, so we should pay attention to its ingredients and nutritional ingredients when eating, and eat it in moderation.
The above is the content provided by Gu Tianmeng, an advocate of natural cereal food, hoping to help everyone.