* Corn is a rich source of calories and forms a part of the staple diet among many populations. The calorific content of corn is 342 calories per 100grams, among the highest in cereals.
* Corn starch is used in the manufacture of many cosmetics and may also be applied topically to soothe skin rashes and irritations. Corn products can be used to replace carcinogenic petroleum products which form major components of cosmetic preparations.
* Owing to the presence of thiamin, corns have been said to help in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
* The insoluble fiber in corn makes it good for those suffering from common digestive ailments, like constipation and hemorrhoids.
* Those suffering from anemia have shown positive effects after consuming corns.
* Corn is a straight resource of folic acid, vitamin B1, B5, C, E, magnesium and phosphorus. It is measured to be short in protein, due to the least content of the tryptophan and amino acids lysine. On the opposing, it is an excellent source of fiber, complex carbohydrate, and beneficial essential fatty acids.
* Consuming foods rich in beta-cryptoxanthin, an orange-red carotenoid found in highest amounts in corn, pumpkin, papaya, red bell peppers, tangerines, oranges and peaches, may significantly lower one’s risk of developing lung cancer.
Adding More corn to Your Diet: Try corn as side sauted with green chilies and onions. Add frozen corn to soup, chili and chowder. Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. The addition of corn a couple of times a week to your diet will have healthful benefits.
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