16 January 2015

Corn: An overall Health Remedy..


Corn
The Corn is one of the few foods that falls under double categories. The vegetable part of corn is cob’s kernel while but both the popcorn (popped out corn) and dry kernels categorized under the food grains. With rich nutritional values, high fiber contents and antioxidant capability, corn is one of the most health friendly food that you can add in a variety of food preparations. The corn not only fulfills your daily intakes of essential nutrients but also enhance the taste sensors as well. Corn comes in many varieties such as red corn, purple corn, yellow corn, blue corn and white corn    



Genetically Modified Corn

Many of you have heard about genetically modified corn while some of you have purchased it from your local grocery stores or a super market.  Wide varieties of genetically modified corns sold through various groceries and grain stores in every parts of the world now days. Genetically modified corn or GMO Sweet corn is made herbicide proof by genetically modifying it to produce its own toxins to counter the threat of various herbicides. It develops its own resistance power to neutralize the external threats. These products are laboratory tested and therefore are not harmful however; some time consuming these types of food grains may inflict allergens into the body. Therefore, its’ always better to use organic foodstuff instead of any genetically modified grains to be on the safe side.
corn field
Blood Pressure Improvement

The corn is useful for the people having Low blood pressure as it significantly improves the blood pressure. Corn has good amount of potassium, a single cupful of white corn contains approximately 410 milligrams of potassium while the yellow corn of the same quantity has around 390 milligrams of potassium within it. A potassium rich diet increases the body’s blood pressure however; it is not advisable for every individual especially for the older aged people and a person having any kind of kidney disorder as well. Therefore, it is advisable to consult your family Doctor before taking it in a large quantity.

 Antioxidant Richness

Corn is very effective in countering the cell damaging free radicals in the body moreover, it prevents heart related problems and fight cancers as well. The antioxidants property of corn is greater than rice, wheat and oats, additionally the antioxidants present in corn includes vitamin C, vitamin E, ferulic acid, vanillic acid, letuin, caffeic acid and Carotenoid as well. The antioxidant capability of corn also helps in digestion and various other minor health disorders as well.
Pop corn
 Beneficial for Eyes

Corn has Carotenoid, which helps the body in many ways; compounds like luetin and zeaxanthin are very useful for different body organs especially for the human eyes. Light contains a high-energy blue web length, which may damage the human eyes however, both luetin and zeaxanthin prevents the eyes healthy cells from damages.  According to various eye specialists, various eye related disorders such as macular degeneration and cataracts could be prevented by zeaxanthin and luetin that found in corn.  
Corn
Overall Health

Corn has extensive benefits for the overall human body; it is very effective in controlling blood sugar, lowering the cholesterol level of body and prevents the chances of heart strokes. In addition, it is effective in preventing anemia, Alzheimer, hair dullness, hair loss, wrinkles and skin disorders as well. Moreover, corn is useful in preventing hypertension and stress also; people of poor health may use corn as a weight enhancer as well.

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