Benefits of Maize.

 

Maize comes from the USA, where it is still the main agricultural crop. Its cultivation, as it turns out, has slowly become domesticated almost all over the world, especially in warm areas. It is processed into green fodder, grain for the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Corn cobs are crushed into pet bedding and rustle is used for its decoration and in the art of making figures and various ornaments.

Cornmeal is used to make flour, and in Italy, polenta is made from cornmeal. We can also buy this from us in a regular retail chain. We usually buy corn pancakes tortillas, starch - known as Maizen, chips, popcorn, flour, wrapping mixtures, and the like. We must not forget the delicious corn on the cob with honey or salt. Boiled corn is also excellent in salads and soups.

If we look at the nutrient content, we find vitamins A, C, E and the minerals potassium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus. Sweet corn has enough soluble and insoluble fiber about 2.7g / 100g, carbohydrates is 16.3gr / 100g and vitamins B1,2,3,6 and folic acid. Interestingly, potassium is at 270gr 270mg! Potassium is a very important part of our body, as well as other minerals. And it is also interesting that the largest part of potassium is hidden in our cells about ninety-eight percent. Did you know that an overdose of potassium is not possible if we have the kidneys and their functionality? And if you lack it, can you suffer from muscle cramps, weakness, and irregular heartbeat? Potassium is therefore needed for the proper functioning of the muscular and nervous systems. Corn can be used very well where it is necessary to slow down the activity of the thyroid gland, whose excessive activity is manifested by weight loss and nervousness. If, on the other hand, you need to gain weight for health reasons, corn is also recommended.

Due to the number of minerals, corn is a valuable source of nutrition and fiber is also a welcome cleaner for the digestive tract. This is certainly welcomed by people with constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, and celiac disease. The fiber in corn binds water to itself and thus helps with metabolism and hypertension. Corn gives our body a little more energy than potatoes, but much less than rice. It is easily digestible and its flour does not contain gluten, but it can be added to flour everywhere.

Although corn is easily digestible, it does not provide complex amino acids, enough calcium, and niacin. Therefore, it is good and appropriate to combine it with legumes and sunflower seeds. Breastfeeding mothers can feed their children corn porridge. So we have enough evidence and reasons to include corn in our diet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are also plenty of options for lovers of something sweet, and those who care about low weight probably already know how to do it.

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