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Nutritional composition of corn (maize) and its effects on health

1. What is corn (maize)? Nutritional composition of corn (maize)

Corn (also known as corn) is a food plant with lanceolate leaves 50-100cm long, straight stems and many segments spaced apart like bamboo. Corn is usually yellow or white. Today, thanks to the breeding method, corn has more diverse colors such as red, purple or blue...

Corn originated in Mexico, then widely grown in many countries around the world. Today, corn is considered one of the most consumed cereals on the market. People use corn to make a variety of foods such as cornmeal, oil, and syrup.

Besides, corn can also be processed into many dishes such as popcorn, tortillas, polenta, french fries, etc. However, in the Americas, people often use corn to make fodder for livestock and produce products. fuel output.

In terms of nutritional composition, experts say that corn is a rich source of vitamins C , B1 , B9 and other ingredients such as protein, fat, fiber, magnesium , and potassium, which are very good for health. our. However, corn products often no longer retain as much nutritional content as whole corn.

Nutritional composition of corn

2. Effects of corn (maize) on human health

Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

Corn contains vitamin B that helps reduce homocysteine - a harmful substance that can damage capillaries leading to heart attack and stroke. In addition, the antioxidants found in corn also help keep your heart healthy. Thereby, preventing and limiting the risk of heart disease for the body.

 Corn reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease

Supports healthy digestive system

The fiber in corn has the ability to promote the production of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, support a healthy digestive system, ward off intestinal-related diseases, especially diverticulitis.

An 18-year study of 47,000 men found that eating corn twice a week helped them avoid diverticulitis more than those who didn't. So, you need to eat more corn to promote gut health!

Corn supports a healthy digestive system

Cancer Prevention

Corn is considered a golden food in the prevention of cancer. Corn contains a lot of Lysine , selenium has the effect of preventing and preventing cancer cells in the human body from developing effectively.

Corn prevents cancer

Support weight loss

For those who are in the process of losing weight, corn is a very suitable food because corn produces low calories and contains very little sucrose .

Eating corn helps obese people to limit their starch consumption compared to eating rice, noodles, vermicelli or pho. From there, the weight loss process will take place more effectively.

Corn supports weight loss

Beneficial for the eyes

One of the main benefits of corn is that it supports eye health. Corn contains a lot of lutein and zeaxanthin, which can prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration .

A study of 365 adults found that those with a high-corn diet had a 43% lower risk of age-related blindness than those who ate the least. Therefore, you should eat more corn to keep your eyes healthy!

Corn is good for the eyes

Good for the brain

The abundant vitamin E content in corn has the effect of preventing the decline of brain function, regulating the function of the nervous system. At the same time, corn also stimulates nerve cells and promotes memory health in the brain.

Corn is good for the brain