Health benefits of Corn!Eat local Eat Seasonal!
Today’s corn is much different from the corn that the indigenous peoples of North America once grew. Through selective breeding, farmers have steadily changed its size, color, and flavor in the process.
Corn is mainly composed of carbs and high in fiber. It also packs a decent amount of low-quality protein.It’s rich in carbs, it’s a great source of energy. High in nutrients, corn is extremely rich in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C, High fibre in corn also helps in lowering cholesterol levels in the body & reducing the levels of blood sugar in diabetics.Potassium ,which supports healthy blood pressure, heart function, muscle contractions, prevents muscle cramps and helps maintain muscle mass is found abundantly in corn.
Lutein and zeaxanthin, corn's main carotenoids help protect your eyes and the antioxidant quercetin has been shown to combat both acute and chronic inflammation and protect against neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease.
One serving of corn contains :
- Calories: 90
- Protein: 3 grams (g)
- Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 5 g
- Vitamin C: 3.6 milligrams (mg)
- Micronutrients
- Minerals
- Calcium: 26
- Iron: 11%
- Potassium: 27%
Vitamins:
- Thiamine 5%
- Riboflavin 7.6%
- Niacin 3.7%
- Folic Acid 3%
- Vitamin C 7%
- Vitamin E 4.6%
Moreover, corn is a very rich plant source of crucial essential amino acids namely isoleucine, tryptophan, valine, methionine and threonine, thus complementing both vegetarian and vegan diets.It's important to eat corn with moderation and as part of a balanced diet.Corn contains phytic acid, which may reduce mineral absorption. Mycotoxin contamination may also be a concern in developing countries. Finally, corn’s soluble fiber (FODMAPs) may cause symptoms for some people.
It may surprise you that the majority of corn grown these days does not go to food production. It is used to make ethanol gas, batteries, plastics, crayons, whiskey, glue, and cough drops.
