Recently, a study by the German Nutritional and Health Association showed that among all staple foods, corn has the highest nutritional value and health care effects.
Prevents heart disease and cancer
In this study that lasted for one year, the experts compared various indicators such as nutritional value and health care function for various staple foods such as corn, rice, and wheat. It was found that the vitamin content in corn was very high, which was 5-10 times that of rice and wheat.
At the same time, experts in the corn contain a lot of nutrition and health materials also surprised. In addition to containing carbohydrates, proteins, fats, carotene, corn also contains riboflavin, vitamins and other nutrients. These substances have great benefits in preventing heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Studies also show that the nutritional value of specialty corn is higher than that of normal corn. For example, the content of protein, vegetable oil and vitamins of sweet corn is 1-2 times higher than that of ordinary corn; the content of selenium in “life element†is 8-10 times higher; 13 of 17 amino acids contained in sweet corn are higher than normal. corn. In addition, various nutrients such as moisture, actives, and vitamins of fresh corn are also much higher than those of mature corn, because during the storage process, the nutrient content of corn will rapidly decline.
Contains 7 "anti-aging agents"
The famous German nutritionist Professor Lachmann, who is in charge of this research, pointed out that among the 50 most effective nutrient and nutrient substances that are confirmed today, corn contains 7 types of calcium, glutathione, vitamins, and magnesium. Selenium, vitamin E and fatty acids.
It has been determined that it can provide nearly 300 mg of calcium per 100 g of corn, which is almost the same as that contained in dairy products. Abundant calcium can lower blood pressure. If you take 1 gram of calcium a day, your blood pressure will decrease by 9% after 6 weeks. In addition, the carotenoids contained in corn can be converted into vitamin A after being absorbed by the body, which has anti-cancer effects; plant cellulose can accelerate the excretion of carcinogens and other toxic substances; natural vitamin E can promote cell division and delay aging. , lower serum cholesterol, prevent skin lesions, but also reduce arteriosclerosis and brain function decline. The researchers pointed out that corn contains lutein, zeaxanthin can fight eye aging. In addition, eating more corn can also suppress the side effects of anticancer drugs on the human body, stimulate brain cells, and enhance human brain power and memory.