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Corn can be boiled, fried, made into tortillas, ground into flour – all this is obtained from corn. Although native to South America and most commonly used in the culinary arts, it is well suited to the inhabitants of the Old Continent. Besides the versatility of this grain, its health benefits are worth mentioning. Corn contains a number of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that allow you to enjoy a healthy body. What else is worth knowing about corn? How to cook corn deliciously? What mistakes do we make when cooking?
A few words about corn
Corn is a herb family. It comes in only five varieties, of which regular corn is the most popular. It plays an important role in the global economy, since this grain is widely used in industry: for the production of sweeteners, alcohol, feed and heating materials. Corn also plays a key role in the food industry and is essential for the production of oils, syrups, flour, cereals and canned food. In the summer, early August, raw corn is readily available, making it a delicious and healthy snack when prepared.
What can you find in corn?
Corn contains a number of vitamins, the most important of which are B vitamins, as well as D, E, K and provitamin A. Flasks also contain valuable elements: potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, manganese and zinc. That’s not all, because corn is a source of healthy protein (the main building block of muscle and body fluids) and dietary fiber (improves the functioning of the digestive system and stimulates metabolism). Corn contains a number of antioxidants that inhibit the aging process of cells in the body, help get rid of toxins, and can reduce the risk of civilization diseases.
Corn in the daily diet
Corn and its products are often the basis of the diet of many people around the world. First, due to a lack of gluten, people with gluten intolerances, gluten allergies and those suffering from the disease are often and willingly drawn to it. Corn is also an important energy product. 100 g contains almost 400 calories. This knowledge has been leveraged by cornflakes manufacturers and the breakfast method they are promoting. They provide the necessary energy in the morning to have the strength to carry out daily duties.
Corn is good for health
This is all related to provitamin A, otherwise known as beta-carotene. It plays a key role in the functioning of the body: it can improve immunity or help lower blood cholesterol levels. Beta-carotene also has a positive effect on the condition of the skin: it contributes to its correct color and protects against excessive UV radiation. Corn is very beneficial for the proper functioning of vision. Antioxidants: Lutein and zeaxanthin can protect the eyes from degeneration, especially in the macula.
Which corn to choose?
Although there are many corn products on the market, in the summer you can easily buy fresh corn, which has the most valuable properties. How to choose? It’s worth looking at – it should have a uniform yellow color. The grains should be smooth and tight to each other. The leaves surrounding the butt should be bright green and the bulging hairs should appear damp. How to cook corn? Many cook it until tender, waiting up to two hours. This is a basic mistake, because the flasks are ready for use in a quarter of an hour from the moment the water is boiled: it cannot be salted, but you can add a spoonful of sugar.
