Corn - "golden food" against cancer

A study by the German Nutrition Society shows that of all staple foods, corn has the highest nutritional value and health effects.

A study by the German Nutrition Society shows that among all staple foods, corn has the highest nutritional value and health effects. In particular, its vitamin source is 5-10 times higher than rice and wheat. Corn contains seven "anti"s: calcium, glutathione, Victoria A, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E and fatty acids.

Corn contains seven "anti"s: calcium, glutathione, Victoria A, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E and fatty acids.

May prevent heart disease and cancer

Vitamin A and vitamin E and vitamin A corn contains vitamin E and glutamic acid. Animal experiments show that these ingredients have anti-aging effects.

Corn is rich in fiber, cellulose, not only can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, prevent constipation, but also promote cholesterol metabolism, accelerate the elimination of toxins in the intestines.

Unsaturated fatty acids in corn germ contain a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids, including 60% linoleic acid, which is good for the blood and prevents atherosclerosis. Corn germ contains nutrients that can enhance the body's metabolism and regulate the function of the nervous system.

Corn germ contains nutrients that can enhance the body's metabolism and regulate the function of the nervous system.

According to the investigation results, African women who work in farms and use corn as their main food have a very low risk of colon cancer. This shows that corn has anti-cancer effects.

Corn contains five times more carotene than soybeans, a substance that helps inhibit cancer.

In addition, corn also contains Lysine, the trace element selenium also has the effect of preventing cancer.

Corn is also rich in vitamin B, niacin... protects nerve conduction and digestive function, prevents beriberi and myocarditis.

Corn must have strong diuretic function, treat edema, urinary tract infections...

There are seven types of "anti-" agents.

Studies show that every 100 grams of corn can provide nearly 300 mg of calcium, almost the same amount as the calcium contained in milk. Rich in calcium can help lower blood pressure. If you supplement about 1 gram of calcium daily, it can reduce blood pressure by 9% after 6 weeks.

In addition, corn contains carotene, which can be absorbed by the body into vitamin A, which has anti-cancer effects; plant cellulose can accelerate the emission of carcinogens and other toxic gases; natural vitamin E can promote cell division, delay aging, reduce serum cholesterol, prevent skin damage, but also reduce atherosclerosis and brain function decline.

Researchers have shown that corn contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which can prevent eye aging. In addition, eating corn can also prevent the side effects of anti-cancer drugs on the body and stimulate nerve cells, enhancing the human brain and memory.

Different colors of corn, different health effects

Different colors of corn have different health effects mainly because they contain different pigments.

Compared with white corn, purple corn and anthocyanin antioxidant, anti-aging effect is more effective.

Yellow corn contains carotene and zeaxanthin which are good for maintaining healthy vision.

Different flavors of corn, nutritional value is also different. Sweet corn and delicious corn can be eaten raw like fruit. Protein, fat and vitamins in sweet corn are 1-2 times higher than normal corn, selenium is 8-10 times more and contains 17 amino acids.

However, the high sugar content of sweet corn, mainly sucrose, glucose, can lead to hyperglycemia.

High protein, rich in vitamin A, vitamin B1, very high amylopectin so corn is not suitable for people with diabetes.

According to Alobacsi.vn