Amazing Health Benefits Of Maize/Corn

One of the most popular cereals in the world, corn is also known as maize. Due to the presence of quality nutrients in corn, it provides many health benefits. It is not only a delicious meal but also a possible richness in phytochemicals that protects some chronic diseases.

Some health benefits of corn/maize

Prevent constipation and hemorrhoids:

Corn is rich in fiber content which means it is good for your bowel movements. This may help with various digestive problems like hemorrhoids and constipation. It can even prevent you from getting colon cancer. Dietary fiber helps to bulk up the stool and ensure easy bowel movement down the digestive tract. Thus, it can even help to reduce irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea. chances.

Helps in preventing anemia:

Maize/corn is a good source of iron and iron helps your body form new blood cells which are very important when it comes to preventing anemia. It helps to avoid the symptoms of anemia such as weakness, dizziness, exhaustion, fatigue, and shortness of breath.

Good for eye and skin health:

Yellow corn contains a ton of beta carotene and thus eating beta carotene produces vitamin A in the body which is extremely good for your eyesight and your skin in general. Beta carotene has a number of health benefits as it has a high amount of antioxidants that can prevent cancers and heart disease. If ingested in high amounts vitamin A can be toxic thus it is best to get vitamin A through beta carotene in your body. Thus, corn can be good for your eye and skin health.

It helps to promote growth:

Corn consists high amount of vitamin B constituents, niacin, and thiamine which are good for facilitating growth. Niacin can prevent a series of problems like dermatitis and dementia while thiamine helps the body improve nerve health and cognitive functions. It can also be known for having a high amount of folic acid and thus, is good for pregnant women. Corn is rich in Vitamin E which is a natural source of antioxidants, it even protects the body from various illness.

Help in weight gain:

If you are looking to gain weight corn can be the right choice. Corn, especially the yellow variety is a good choice if you want to gain weight. It can be a rich source of calories and that's why it is often turned to for quick weight gain.

May protect your heart:

Corn consists an optimal combination of fatty acids and this is how it lets the omega 3 fatty acids get rid of bad cholesterol and replace them at the binding sites. And this helps in reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by a huge margin. As a result, it not only prevents your arteries from getting clogged but even controls your blood pressure. It even lowers the chances of getting strokes and heart attacks.

These are the health benefits of corn. To know more about a healthy diet contact a diet coach or nutritionist.

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