Health tips for corn

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Health benefits of corn:

* 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.

The healthiest way to reduce weight

The healthiest way to reduce weight -is neither crash diets nor bursts of  exercise. The body likes slow changes in terms of food and exercise.

Energy needs and weight loss:

Your body uses food for energy. It stores any excess energy as fat. This  means if you eat more food than your body needs for daily activities and cell maintenance, you will gain weight. To lose weight, you need to get your body to use up these stores of fat.  The most effective way to do this is to:

•    reduce the amount of calories you eat
•    increase your levels of activity.

Keep food journal: 

Keeping a food journal helps you pin point your eating pattern and will  enable you to easily modify it. If possible, have your Registered  Dietitian review your journal.

Eat fruits and vegetables per day: 

Fruits and vegetables are packed with beneficial fibers, vitamins and antioxidants. They fill up your stomach fast so you feel full earlier. They are also low in calories and helps to keep your calorie count low.

Exercise, period: 

Most authorities recommend 30 - 60 minutes of physical activity a day to stay healthy. Also try adding weight-bearing exercises at least 2 times a week. This will help burn some of the unwanted calories.

Watch for the sugary drinks:

Juices, soda, cream & sugar in your coffee or tea all add up. Opt for drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. In addition to providing hydration to your body, it will also help you feel full.