WHITE corn was once viewed as a "food for the poor," and hardly occupied the Filipino tables. However, with the healthy lifestyle that includes meticulous diet, corn now is a latest chick in health menus with nutritional benefits.
The corn program of the Department of Agriculture mentions of the most important nutritional value that favors most diabetic folks and those who are weight conscious. Including corn in ones regular diet assures acquisition of necessary calories for daily metabolism of the body. The staple food do not just promise a luscious taste with the butter spread; likewise, it helps in skin care, boosting nervous system, digestion, and maintaining low cholesterol levels.
Athletes who feed on mais-bigas like Manny Pacquiao have high stamina due to mineral contents of corn like manganese, magnesium, copper and zinc.
One who lacks daily exercise does not necessarily get frustrated on the need to burn fats. Compared to rice, a regular diet of corn assures low sugar in the blood. The high fiber content of corn also plays a role in prevention of digestive ailments like constipation and hemorrhoids as well as colorectal cancer.
Pregnant women may also consider corn in their food cravings since it contains folate. A type of vitamin B which helps generates cells for the growing baby in the womb.
Aside from its health benefits, corn are also considered as a "brain food" since it is rich in thiamine or vitamin B1 which stimulates the brain. Its antioxidant contents help fight cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Check out these three recipes to help you maintain your regular corn diet aside from munching it on its cob.
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