subject: The Nutritional Analysis Of Corn [print this page] Corn, also known as corn cob or maize, is the staple food in some areas. Corn is one of the best health-care food in the coarse food grains. It is very beneficial to human health.
First of all, corn contains vitamin B6, niacin and other components, which has the effect of stimulating gastric peristalsis and speeding up the excretion of bowel movement, so it is very helpful for the prevention and treatment of constipation, colitis, colon cancer, and so on.
Secondly, the nutrients contained in corn germ can increase the metabolism of human body and adjust the function of the nervous system. What's more, it can make the skin smooth and delicate, inhibit and delay the formation of wrinkles on the face. Moreover, it can also promote the appetite and lower blood pressure and serum cholesterol. Central American Indians are not susceptible to hypertension. This is mainly because they eat corn as the staple food in their daily diet.
Thirdly, corn contains a kind of longevity factorglutathione. With the participation of selenium, glutathione can generate glutathione oxidase, which has an anti-aging function. In addition, glutathione is also an anti-cancer factor. It can combine with other carcinogenic substances, and make them lose carcinogenicity. The carotene contained in corn can be transformed into vitamin A after it is absorbed by human body. Vitamin A also has an anti-cancer effect. What's more, corn contains a lot of plant cellulose, which has a laxative effect. It can accelerate the discharge of carcinogenic substances and other toxins in the body, thereby reducing the incidence of colon cancer.
What's more, corn is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid, which accounts for more than 60%. Linoleic acid can cooperate with the vitamin E contained in corn germ, and then reduce the level of blood cholesterol and prevent its deposition on the vessel wall. Therefore, corn has a certain role in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and hypertension.
Scientific testing has confirmed that, every 100 grams of corn can provide nearly 300 milligrams of calcium, which is almost similar to that contained in dairy products. The high content of calcium can play an effect of lowering blood pressure. If one takes in 1 gram of calcium every day, it can reduce the blood pressure by 9% after 6 weeks. In addition, corn contains lutein and, which can prevent the aging of the eye, stimulate the brain cells, and enhance human intelligence and memory.
