Corn Truths: Nutrition, Varieties, and Who Should Avoid It

This surprised. Didn’t they all say that corn is good? Why did he have other problems after eating it?

1. Corn is the most “deceptive” whole grain?

In the eyes of the public, corn is one of the healthy whole grains that not only is it good for the people but also tastes better than oats, black rice, and other whole grains. However, in fact, this understanding is far from reality. There are a lot of different kinds of corn, and the nutritional value, calories, and GI (glycemic index) of different varieties of corn are also significantly different. If you pick the wrong kind, not only will it fail to help you control sugar and lose weight, but it will also have the opposite effect.

Certain scientists have done some research on corn and came to the conclusion that corn of the same size. In comparison to sweet corn, yellow waxy corn has 200 kcal more calories, which is about one more bowl of white rice.

The common corn in the market is mainly divided into three categories: waxy corn, sweet waxy corn, and sweet corn. The water content of waxy corn is lower than that of sweet corn, which means that the total carbohydrate of waxy corn is much higher than that of sweet corn On average, it ranges from 10 to 30% higher, and the fat content is also about 2% higher. With such a combination, waxy corn will have a lot more calories than sweet corn.

So for people who need sugar control, should they eat sweet corn or waxy corn?

The overall starch content of sweet corn is low, and the high soluble sugar content, although the taste is sweet, but it is not particularly high in calories. And the starch content of waxy corn is about 70%, of which amylopectin is almost 100%, which is easily absorbed and utilized by the body. It is recommended that people who need to control their blood sugar choose sweet corn.

2. Is the packaged corn on the market “zombie corn”?

There are many rumors about corn on the Internet. A few months ago, a video of “zombie corn” went viral on the Internet. The video stated that a lot of commercially available corns have been frozen for a long time, which made everyone very worried. Will eating such corn affect your health?

The term “zombie corn” means Vacuum maize, frozen maize This processed maize has a slightly longer shelf life than fresh corn, it has the advantage of a long shelf life, which can meet everyone’s needs for eating corn in different seasons, and can be eaten immediately after opening the bag.

This type of treated corn is mostly by high-temperature sterilization, quick freezing, etc. It extends the shelf life while keeping most of the nutritional value of the corn. It is recommended that you eat fresh summer corn when it is ripe, and you can choose processed corn in other seasons. Although the taste is a little different, the overall difference is not big. As long as you buy a product that meets the standards, you can eat it with confidence.

3. How comprehensive is corn? Don’t waste it when you gnaw corn!

Corn contains plenty of dietary fiber, mineral potassium, vitamin B2, and carotene. The moderate intake of corn can help with weight control, blood sugar stabilization, blood pressure lowering, etc. and has many health benefits.

Apart from corn kernels, corn silk and corn cobs are quite a few nutritional benefits as well. People call corn silk “dragon silk”, and cook it together when cooking corn, so as to preserve the original aroma of corn and avoid nutrient loss. Drinking corn silk water is good for lowering blood pressure/blood sugar, diuresis and swelling, and can also help with digestion, blood cooling, and heat emission.

The yellow particles of corn that are close to the stick are corn germ. The rich oleic acid and vitamin E, oleic acid has certain benefits for raising HDL cholesterol and lowering LDL cholesterol, while vitamin E has strong antioxidant capacity. It is recommended that when eating corn, you can use a knife to cut it, and eat the corn germ into the abdomen as much as possible.

4. These three types of people are not suitable for eating corn

Definitely, corn is good but not suitable for everyone, and these types of people recommend not to eat it on a daily basis.

I. People with weak gastrointestinal function

Corn contains a lot of dietary fiber, and people with weak gastrointestinal function can easily increase the burden of the digestive system by eating corn, thus causing symptoms of abdominal distension, diarrhea, etc.

II. People with poor blood sugar control

The GI value of corn is relatively low, however, if a large amount is consumed by diabetics, the blood sugar will still rise after the meal. When eating on a daily basis, one should be careful to eat less of other staple foods.

III. People who are allergic to corn

Corn contains more plant protein and is likely to become an allergen in people who are prone to allergies. If symptoms such as itchy skin, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing occur after eating corn on a daily basis, seek medical help immediately.

Corn is one of the healthy whole grains, but there are also many details when eating it. You must pay more attention to this. Make sure it suits you before eating, and control your intake!

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