Corn - Useful Even In The Form Of Popcorn ?!

Marko Balašević Author: Marko Balašević Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
Corn - Useful Even In The Form Of Popcorn ?!

Consumption of corn cobs per day can provide 18% of the energy needed by the body.

Corn is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, as well as sodium . It is a good source of fiber, thiamine and folic acid. 82% of the caloric content of corn is carbohydrates. It is for this reason that corn syrup is used as a cheap alternative to sugar .

It also contains folic acid , which is essential for the formation of new cells. It is recommended during pregnancy due to its function to prevent the appearance of birth defects.

Consumption has a number of health benefits and they are not limited to dairy and delicious beans . Corn hair tea, for example, has soothing, antibacterial and deuretic properties.

Helps with kidney problems, inflammation of the urinary tract and bladder, protects against gout and rheumatism, prevents nocturnal enuresis in children. Removes subcutaneous fat and promotes weight loss by giving a feeling of satiety and reduces the feeling of hunger.

Corn starch , in addition to the food industry, is used in many cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, soothing skin rashes, irritations and eczema .

 

 

Even eating popcorn has its health benefits. They are high in fiber and low in fat and calories . Fiber has the ability to lower the level of bad cholesterol, relieve constipation, hemorrhoids, control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Consumption of one corn a day can provide 18% of the energy needed by the body.

Raw corn is almost unfit for consumption because the human body cannot break down cellulose from corn, which requires its preliminary heat treatment. During the cooking process, the cell walls of the cellulose are destroyed, which makes the corn suitable for consumption.

Corn is not only delicious but also useful. It is ideal for following a diet to lose weight, due to the saturating effect and low calorie content.
 


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