Corn bran: properties, preparation and use

Corn bran is a crushed maize shell.The product contains a large amount of protein and starch, for which it is highly valued among supporters of a healthy diet. The composition of the corn coat consists of almost 90% of useful substances. But in order for the dish to provide maximum benefit, it is necessary to choose, cook and use it correctly.

Corn bran - a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals. They consist of cereals, flour and germ, which contain all these useful substances.

To understand the benefits of this product, you should pay attention to its composition.

• Vitamins of group B. Enrich nerve cells with important substances and prevent their destruction. Provide an effective metabolism.
• Vitamin E. Promotes cell regeneration and healing.
• Vitamin C. Restores and strengthens the immune system.
• Gold. Rejuvenates the body.
• Manganese. Controls the level of sugar. Ensures smooth operation of the thyroid gland.
• Zinc. This substance belongs to effective natural antihistamines. It promotes the removal of harmful substances, makes the body more resistant to allergies.
• Phosphorus. Activates the process of processing fats.
• Calcium. Responsible for strengthening bones, teeth, nails.
• Iron. Normalizes hemoglobin level. Warns the formation of blood clots.
• Cellulose. Allows you to control glucose levels. Frees the body from harmful substances.
• Fat Ensure active work of the cardiovascular system. Regulate cholesterol.

This is not all the benefits that corn bran can bring when used regularly. For those who seek to lose weight, the calorie content of the product is always important. In this case, it is 295 kcal per 100 grams. It would seem not so little.

Also, weight loss and recovery of the body as a whole provide the following properties of the product:

1. prevention of oncological processes in the colon;
2. removal of toxins;
3. improvement of metabolic processes;
4. reduction of high blood pressure;
5. immunity strengthening;
6. lowering cholesterol;
7. increase male potency and libido;
8. inhibition of aging processes.

It is worth mentioning the ability of the product to raise the mood, calm nerves. All this leads to physical activity, which always has a beneficial effect on the process of losing weight.

Some parents are interested in whether it is possible to include corn bran in the child’s menu. Nutritionists answer this question that this is possible, but only after consulting a doctor.

In general, the product is able to benefit even a delicate children's body, because it:

• helps to normalize hemoglobin levels;
• boosts immunity;
• helps with diseases of the digestive tract;
• strengthens bone and muscle tissue.

Not to mention some restrictions on taking bran.

If you do not take into account contraindications, the product, not only will not bring any benefit, but also cause harm to the body.

• Allergy or individual intolerance to the components. If an allergic reaction has occurred while taking the product, then it is necessary to stop the process with an anti-histamine medicine.
• Gastritis and gastric ulcers. It is better to refuse to receive a dish when exacerbating these ailments. Rough fiber adversely affects the already inflamed gastric mucosa.
• Diarrhea. The product has a beneficial effect on intestinal cleansing, so it is recommended to use it for constipation. During diarrhea it is better to refrain from taking bran, so as not to aggravate the condition of the body.
• Medication. Cleansing the body of harmful substances, bran can with them remove from the body and some of the medicines.This should be considered when including the product in the diet during treatment with drugs.
• The occurrence of side effects. It is necessary to stop using the product if diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, bloating occurs. To avoid these problems, overdose should be avoided.

So that corn bran has been extremely beneficial to the body, you must follow simple rules for their admission:

• if the product is tried for the first time, it is recommended to start with half a teaspoon per day;
• daily maximum dose of 4 tablespoons, which must be divided into several portions;
• the maximum period of reception is 10 days; you can add the product to the menu again in 2-3 weeks;
• It is required to include at least 2 liters of pure water per day when adding bran to the diet;
• the most preferable time of use is one hour before meals or 1.5 hours after meals;
• it is recommended to add the crushed product in soups, salads, cereals;
• it is better to use the dish in granules in a dry state, drinking clean water;
• It is useful to pour bran with kefir, yogurt, natural juice.

To get rid of constipation, it is recommended to supplement bran with other laxative products.

The following recipes are considered to be the most effective.

1. Mix corn bran (7 g) with grated boiled beets and season with sunflower oil. This dish will improve the process of metabolism.
2. 7 g of bran mix with a glass of kefir or natural yogurt. Leave overnight. In the morning, sweeten the mixture with fruit pieces. If you use such porridge every day for 10 days, this will contribute to the development of beneficial microflora, which ultimately will relieve constipation.
3. Make a vegetable salad of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers, sprinkle with bran and season with olive oil. Tasty and healthy dish will quickly have a laxative effect.
4. Mix 7 g of bran with fresh currant berries, add a sprig of mint, cover with water and boil for half an hour. Before use, you can sweeten the dish with honey. The drink may be used not only as a laxative, but also as a means to strengthen the immune system.
5. Knead the dough: flour (150 g), bran (150 g), pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, egg, salt and sesame. Roll a thin layer, cut and send to the oven (180 degrees) for 20 minutes. Replacing the received pieces of bread, it is possible to permanently get rid of constipation.

If corn bran is used to shed those extra pounds, then it is better to refuse to add foreign foods to the dish. When losing weight, it is recommended to eat a portion of the product 2-3 hours before meals or one hour after it.

It is important to consider the cooking method, which depends on the type of bran:

• the finely ground product is simply washed down with water;
• the coarse product is soaked in warm water for 30-40 minutes;
• granules swallow whole, washed down with boiled water.

The recommended volume for weight loss - 3 tablespoons per day, should begin with one.

It is important not to forget about the large amount of water that must be consumed during the application of bran. When removing cholesterol and harmful substances, the fluid also leaves the body, so you need to regularly replenish its reserves.

In order for the bran to bring maximum benefit to the body, you need to pay special attention to their choice.

When buying, use the following guidelines.

1. The most useful bran - chopped. They promote easy digestibility and retain all the beneficial substances after processing.
2. It is better to abandon the purchase of extruded bran. There is almost no use in them.
3. If the bran is cooked using steam, then remember that there is less benefit in them. But you can store them longer.
4. When buying, pay attention to the composition. Refrain from purchasing a product that contains preservatives or colorants. The presence of fruit or nuts is permitted.
5. It is better to choose a product with a minimum flour content.
6. In a quality product, there should be no smell of mold or dampness.
7. In order for the purchased bran not to deteriorate ahead of time, it is recommended to pour it into a glass jar with a lid and put it in a warm dry place.

According to consumers, corn bran does have an amazing effect. They clean the intestines softly enough. The feeling of hunger does not occur for quite a long time, which contributes to rapid weight loss. Positive feedback from customers and the taste of the product. Fine-ground bran is recognized as the most tasty and healthy.

Usually the product is filled with boiling water, but many add it to sour-milk dishes or cottage cheese. Some simply season bran with side dishes, salads or soups, so as not to use high-calorie bread. There are even those who use bran as breading. Supporters of healthy nutrition also estimated the price of the product - an average of about 50 rubles per kilogram.

Negative reviews are associated with an overdose of bran. Some women due to prolonged use of the product had a failure of the menstrual cycle, and there was a constant upset stomach. All those who used bran for weight loss, agree that because of bran alone, extra weight will not go away. It is necessary to adhere to a healthy diet and supplement it with physical activity.

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