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The essence of corn kernels
Chewing on corn is particularly enjoyable, but some people eat dates in big gulps, leaving many pale yellow buds on the corn cob after eating. These wasted buds are actually the most nutritious essence of corn-corn germ.
Corn germ is rich in oleic acid and linoleic acid, which is helpful to reduce serum cholesterol and antioxidation. It also contains functional factors γ -aminobutyric acid and glutathione, which is helpful to improve lipid metabolism. Dietary fiber in corn germ accounts for 9%, which plays an important role in maintaining intestinal health.
Therefore, everyone should chew the corn slowly, chew the corn kernels, chew the germ clean, and eat all the nutrients into their stomachs.
corn cob
After removing the corn kernels, the corncob is actually very useful! Corn cob is also rich in nutrients, including crude protein, crude fat and crude fiber. It is not only delicious, but also diuretic and laxative when it is ground into steamed bread or added to other ingredients.
Corn leaf
Even the corn leaves that we will definitely throw away after eating corn actually have unexpected uses! Corn leaves are mainly composed of fiber, starch and protein, and also have good toughness. Combining the two, corn leaves are actually very good cleaning tools.
Brush pots and pans with corn leaves, which is healthy and pollution-free, and very easy to use! Corn leaves can also clean stoves and sinks, and washing fruits can also be very clean.
Corn leaves can also be used as dishcloth: dip in a proper amount of detergent, scrub tableware and chopsticks, and the stains will disappear without a trace. PS: Corn leaves have a strong self purification, so you don't have to worry about bacterial residues like traditional rags ~
corn stigma
Corn silk tastes sweet and flat, and its nutrients can enhance human metabolism, regulate nervous system function, make skin tender and smooth, and inhibit and delay the generation of wrinkles. In traditional Chinese medicine, corn beard tea is also called asparagus tea, which has a wide range of preventive and health care uses.
Because corn is wrapped in corn bags during the growth process, it needs to rely on corn stigma to absorb nutrients, so corn stigma contains many vitamins and other nutrients, which can not only cool blood and reduce fever, but also eliminate damp heat in the body, induce diuresis and reduce swelling. After making tea, it is a good slimming drink.