1. The principle of corn weight loss
Every 100g of fresh corn contains 196 kcal, including crude fiber 1.2g, protein 3.5g, fat 2.3g, carbohydrate 40.2g, and rich minerals and cellulose. In addition, a large amount of crude fiber in corn is more than 4 ~ 10 times higher than that of refined flour and polished rice. The rich magnesium in corn can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, contribute to gastrointestinal health, help to discharge wastes and toxins from the body smoothly, and play the role of clearing intestines and detoxifying, which is very beneficial to weight loss. The mature ear and stigma of corn have diuretic effect and also help to lose weight.
2. Corn weight loss method
1. Corn diet 1:
Material: 1 ~ 2 fresh corn
Method: Wash the corn, and pay attention to leave the shell and "beard" of the corn, which are rich in nutrition. After that, put a whole corn into the pot, add a proper amount of water and cook for 20 ~ 25 minutes. After it is cooked, you can eat it.
2. Corn diet 2:
Eat corn directly as lunch or dinner, as a staple food, with a proper amount of fresh vegetables and fruits. You can see the weight loss effect after a week.
3. Corn diet 3:
Drinking boiled corn water directly as boiled water can play a good role in losing weight. The water for boiling corn has diuretic effect, especially for people with edema and obesity, which can effectively eliminate edema and prevent obesity.
4. Corn diet 4:
Coarse grain corn wowotou, millet porridge, corn porridge, black rice porridge, corn flour, corn paste, sorghum rice porridge, corn carrot strip steamed stuffed bun, glutinous rice bean bag, rye pot stickers, rye picture scroll, rye steamed bread, etc. Nowadays, few young people like to eat these coarse grains, and they don't want to eat them if they think they are not delicious. In fact, these coarse grains are the healthiest and most effective food. They can prevent and improve obesity.
Three. Nutritional value of corn
1. contains zeaxanthin.
Zeaxanthin contained in corn can prevent age-related macular degeneration. According to the research done by Harvard Medical School and many research centers in the United States during 65438-0994, higher intake of zeaxanthin can reduce the probability of age-related macular degeneration.
Rich in carotene and nicotinic acid.
2. Carotene contained in corn can be converted into vitamin A after being absorbed by human body; Corn also contains nicotinic acid, which is much higher than rice. Nicotinic acid plays an important role in the metabolism of protein, fat and sugar, which can help us maintain the normal functions of nervous system, digestive system and skin. If the human body lacks nicotinic acid, it may cause symptoms such as mental hallucination, auditory hallucination and insanity, and symptoms such as angular stomatitis, glossitis and diarrhea in the digestive system, as well as skin dermatitis.
3. Rich in linoleic acid
Corn is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid, which can reduce cholesterol and prevent it from depositing on the inner wall of blood vessels, thus reducing the occurrence of arteriosclerosis and playing a positive role in preventing hypertension and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
4. Corn storage
To preserve corn, you need to remove the skin and bristles, clean it, dry it, wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator.
Corn is easy to get moldy when it is wet, and it produces aflatoxin, so it should be stored in a cool and dry place.
4. How to eat corn to lose weight
1, boiled corn
Boiled corn can effectively retain the original nutrition of corn, and its calorie is extremely low, so it is the best choice for breakfast or dinner. After washing the corn, choose whole or diced corn and put it in a pot to cook. It is suggested that adding some baking soda powder can better prevent the nutrient loss of corn.
2. Corn cereal
Nutritional and delicious corn can be said to be a good match for everyone. You can peel the corn into granules and cook it with clear water until it is 8 minutes. Then pour it into pure milk or low-sugar milk and mix the cereal for one minute. Delicious and smooth corn cereal can be eaten.
3. Corn and pumpkin porridge
Pumpkin has the function of diuresis and detoxification, and its calories are extremely low. Cooking with corn is sweet and delicious, and it can also increase satiety, which is very suitable for dieters to eat as a staple food.