Calorie and nutritional value of corn

There is an unconfirmed theory that corn is an alien plant.This is due to the fact that it does not have wild-growing predecessors. Corn is the oldest cereal. It grew on the territory of ancient Mexico 8-10 thousand years ago. Thanks to Columbus, this culture was brought to Spain, and then spread throughout Europe.

Corn is an incredibly nutritious product. Breakfast of corn porridge can recharge anyone for the whole day. All thanks to trace elements and dietary fiber. Fiber in the composition of the cereal has a very beneficial effect on the processes of digestion, cleanses the body of toxins and harmful substances. With the regular use of corn in food, metabolic processes in the body are accelerated, and appetite decreases.

Therefore, we can conclude that the use of corn in the form of soups and main dishes will not be able to affect the shape. But maize affects muscle growth, so it is recommended for athletes and other athletes to maintain muscle mass.

Of course, corn is rich in vitamins. Vitamin E prevails in it. It works on the rejuvenation of the body and strengthens the walls of blood vessels. In women, a special role has been allocated to vitamin. It helps to establish the menstrual cycle, increases libido and helps maintain pregnancy, as well as carry a healthy child. For a pregnant woman it is very useful to introduce young ears into your diet.

With their help:

• the edemas that occurred during pregnancy will go away;
• immunity will increase;
• digestion will improve;
• symptoms of toxicosis disappear;
• blood circulation will improve.

Young grains in dishes will help with weight loss during the period of toxemia, and corn porridge in the morning will give an opportunity not to feel hunger for those who have extra pounds on the scales. When eating corn, older people will retain their vision. Carotenoids help improve visual acuity by absorbing light fluxes and protect the eyes from ultraviolet and destructive blue light.

Corn oil contains phosphatides, which play a significant role in regulating cholesterol levels. Without it, fats actively accumulate in the tissues of the organs. Unrefined oil is used in the prevention of atherosclerosis and associated arterial diseases. It is taken directly during the meal 3 times a day in the amount of 25 g. Due to this, cholesterol is reduced, and mood and sleep are improved.

There is also vitamin B in the cereal, which helps in combating many problems. B6 in combination with magnesium, which is also quite a lot in corn, helps to improve mood and overcome depression. Of the minerals in the first place in corn is potassium and phosphorus, which strengthen bone tissue. Vitamin A is 13% of the daily norm of the body. It helps to fight wrinkles, pigment spots and swelling.

Corn is used to remove stones and sand from the kidneys. It also contains glutamic acid, which improves memory, as well as tryptophan - an indispensable tool in the fight against insomnia. Along with all its advantages, maize has several disadvantages.

These can be attributed to allergies, and therefore there are symptoms such as:

• diarrhea;
• vomiting;
• nausea;
• flatulence;
• rash;
• itching;
• swelling of the mouth;
• febrile syndrome.

If the last symptom from the list appears, you should immediately contact your doctor or call an ambulance. In addition to allergies, raw cobs can cause intestinal upset. It is necessary to limit the consumption of cereal for people with diabetes, since with good digestibility, corn quickly increases blood sugar levels.There are a lot of carbohydrates in corn, and therefore you should not get involved in it, also with respect to diets.

Of course, a lot of controversy on genetically modified corn. Someone accepts its use in food. There are people who are her ardent opponent, believing that it can cause mutations in the body, like all genetically modified products.

The generous vitamin composition of the cereal, rich in the content of various trace elements and macronutrients, helps the body not to lose vitality. Corn is quickly absorbed, does not cause a feeling of overcrowding, leaving the person fed for quite some time.

In its composition:

• iron - regulates the amount of hemoglobin;
• zinc - speeds up the metabolism, produces serotonin, responsible for good mood;
• manganese - has a beneficial effect on bone growth;
• magnesium is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses;
• iodine is a remedy for the thyroid gland;
• calcium is the building material of the skeleton, is involved in the work of muscle contraction;
• phosphorus - is responsible for the normal division and growth of cells;
• copper - is involved in the production of collagen responsible for elasticity;
• cobalt - eliminates the occurrence of problems with the central nervous system;
• sodium - normalizes water-salt metabolism;
• potassium - regulates pressure, supplies the brain with oxygen;
• fluoride - helps keep your teeth healthy;
• Sulfur - prevents wrinkles.

Seeds also contain riboflavin, tocopherols, pantothenic acid, thiamine hydrochloride.

Corn is a very satisfying product. High carbohydrate content causes some nutritionists to exclude it from the diet of their patients. And this is completely wrong. Yes, this is not a head of cabbage, which is in the forefront among nutritionists. And yet, high-calorie culture can and should be included in the diet, because sweet corn has the ability to quickly saturate the body, which helps to forget about hunger for a long time. It has a positive effect on the body and quickly starts metabolic processes.

Caloric value of raw corn kernels per 100 g is 325 kcal, of which:

• Protein - 10.3 g;
• Fat - 4.9 g;
• Carbohydrates - 60 g.

Having been processed by high temperatures, hot boiled corn loses its kilocalories.

The calorie content of boiled corn is 123 kcal, of which:

• 4 g of proteins;
• 2.5 g of fat;
• 22.2 g of carbohydrates.

This version of the dish will give energy for the whole day.

Corn sticks are a rather high-calorie product. In combination with powdered sugar, the amount of calories in the standard package “Kuzya” in 140 g reaches 510 kcal.

Nutritional value per 100 g:

• Protein - 4.0 g;
• Fat - 23.0 g;
• Carbohydrates - 72,0g.

In 100 g of such sticks 359 kcal. Of course, this product can be bought both for adults and children. It fills for a short time, after all, it is tasty, only hardly useful. Those who watch over their food, it is not recommended to use such sticks in large quantities. The weight from them will only increase, but there is no benefit at all. Therefore, it is necessary to limit the consumption of this sweet to 1 pack per week (up to 5 pieces per day).

Corn is very popular in canned form. This product is used in many recipes for salads and main dishes.

Its caloric content is only 115 kcal, in which:

• 3.8 g of proteins;
• 1.2 g of fat;
• 22 g of carbohydrates.

Many people know that, besides the usual corn, mini corn cobs are very popular. This product is considered to be more dietary, as its caloric content is several times less.

100 grams of mini-corn contains about 114 kcal:

• proteins - 3.1 g;
• fat - 1.6 g;
• carbohydrates - 21.8 g

The glycemic index of maize is 70. A high figure does not mean that there is a lot of sugar in corn. This indicates the rapid digestion of this product and the subsequent sharp increase in blood sugar. Foods with a glycemic index of 50-70 are acceptable in the diet for people with diabetes. But corn is not on their list. Therefore, before consuming this vegetable for food, consultation with the attending physician is necessary. Corn sticks are also excluded from the diet, the glycemic index of which exceeds the mark of 86.

Content BJU 100 g of corn cob:

• 4% of the daily protein intake (3.3 g);
• 2% fat (1.4 g);
• 6% carbohydrate (18.7 g).

If a person wants to lose weight, then corn is not his assistant. There are a lot of carbohydrates in it, which are very quickly deposited at the waist in the form of extra pounds. But with proper use of vegetables can be included in your diet. If the diet assumes a nutritious breakfast, then corn porridge will be a favorite dish in the diet.

Corn diet is shown to healthy people without stomach problems, because the best way to use cereal in food during a diet is raw. On raw corn it is worth losing weight no more than 3 days, as it provokes various intestinal disorders due to the high content of coarse fibers in it. If you plan a longer diet, corn should be consumed boiled.

For a fasting day, 1 kg of fresh or boiled corn is needed, which should be divided into 6 meals, and another 600 ml of corn syrup decoction should be prepared. It is necessary to drink broth in breaks between food.

To make the corn bring minimum harm, there are some recommendations of doctors.

• Kilos collected from corn should be driven in the gym.
• 2 liters of water per day - a prerequisite for the cleaning work of fiber.
• Corn should not be mature. Need to use young cobs, preferably grown on your site.
• On the corn diet you can sit no more than 1 month. The frequency of use of such diets is 1 time in 6 months.
• Corn in its pure form can get bored, so its use in the form of cereals and soups is not excluded.

For cooking boiled corn you will need:

• take 2 cob of equal size, clean the leaves, break in half, if the cobs are large, put them in a pot of water;
• put it on the stove and cook until boiling;
• after turning the heat down and stewing under a closed lid for 30 minutes, and if the grains are young and mature - 2-3 hours;
• salt as needed 10 minutes before cooking.

For the salad you need:

• Prepare a salad dressing with 1 tablespoon of mustard, 1 clove of garlic, 1 tablespoon of honey, 50 ml of wine vinegar and 60 ml of chicken broth;
• cut 200 g of celery into slices, 100 g of iceberg lettuce, finely chop parsley;
• Combine 600 g of corn, 50 g of pitted olives, chopped greens and sauce in one salad bowl, mix everything.

Corn porridge is prepared as follows:

• 100 g of cereal slightly dried;
• send in a saucepan and pour 400 g of boiling water;
• after boiling, stir occasionally for 7 minutes;
• after completion of time, remove from heat, cool and salt a little.

Corn silk decoction is easy to prepare:

• put on fire a small saucepan with 200 g of water;
• after boiling pour in water 1 teaspoon of dried stigmas or 1 tablespoon of fresh;
• boil for 1 minute and remove from heat;
• Insist 1 hour in a dark place, then strain the broth and take 1/3 cup half an hour before meals.

Do not store the decoction. Every day you need to prepare a new one. Another original recipe for cooking cobs in the sleeve. To do this, we need 4 medium corn cobs, about 100 grams of butter, 50 grams of any greens, and some spices.

Cooking:

• mix oil, spices and herbs, rub all the ears with this mixture;
• send them to the baking bag, tie them in and make a few holes in the bag;
• bake for 40 minutes at a temperature of 200 degrees.

In Soviet times, corn was called the "queen of the fields." The delivery of this cereal plant was aimed at improving the difficult state of agriculture. And now the Russian government again asks the farmers to pay attention to this culture. Perhaps sometime Russia will overtake America, but for now corn has taken its rightful place on the shelves of stores, on the tables of Russians and on the beds of the southern regions of the Russian Federation.

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