Corn - For Energy And A Healthy Heart

Marko Balašević Author: Marko Balašević Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
Corn - For Energy And A Healthy Heart

Corn contains vitamin C, bioflavonoids, cartenoids and fiber, which help lower levels of "bad" cholesterol.

Corn - a favorite food of many people, which can be an addition to salads and various dishes, can bring a number of health benefits. 
 
Elevated cholesterol levels are among the factors leading to heart problems. Corn contains vitamin C , bioflavonoids, cartenoids and fiber , which help lower levels of "bad" cholesterol, thus preventing the formation of fatty plaques in the arteries . And clogged arteries lead to an increased risk of heart disease. 
 
Along with flavonoids, corn is rich in antioxidants , which are associated with a reduced risk of developing cancer. In addition, folic acid, which is known to protect against breast and liver cancer, can be found in this culture . 
 
With age, the skin begins to suffer from damage caused by free radicals, and the result is the appearance of wrinkles . Corn is rich in beta-carotene, which forms vitamin A , vitamin C and other antioxidants that maintain skin health and protect it from wrinkles and fine lines. 
 
 
 
Corn is rich in minerals such as zinc, phosphorus, magnesium and iron, which keeps bones healthy. In this sense, we can say that it prevents diseases affecting the bones, such as arthritis. 
 
Fiber in the culture can help fight constipation . Research also finds that corn can help produce "good" bacteria in the colon. 
 
It is also rich in carbohydrates, which supply us with energy . Moreover, these carbohydrates are absorbed more slowly by the body, which means that energy will last longer.

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