Corn Croup: Benefit and Harm
Corn, and scientifically - maize, appeared more than 6,000 years ago.Cultivated it in Mexico, some of the Mayan tribes considered maize "the gift of heaven", even worshiped God, named after this cereal.In the USSR, corn began to grow in large quantities in the 50s of the XX century on the orders of the first secretary of the CPSU Central Committee, Nikita Khrushchev.Field sowing took place under the slogan "To catch up and overtake America".
Interesting! Corn cobs of ancient times were miniature, it did not grow longer than 3-4 centimeters, and this is 10 times less than modern varieties.
Corn in Russia took root, but did not say that it became too beloved by residents.But in vain, because this cereal is very useful, you can cook a lot of dishes from it.In this article we will talk about corn groats, its benefits and possible harm to the human body.Composition
Nutritional value of 100 g :
- Calories: 328 kcal Protein
- : 8.3 c
- Fats 1.2 Carbohydrates
- c: 71 c
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- Dietary fiber: 4.8 g
- Water: 14 g
- Mono and disaccharides: 1.2 g
- Starch: 69,6 g
- Ash: 0,7 g
- Saturated fatty acids: 0,2 c
Vitamins:
- Vitamin PP: 1,1 mg
- Vitamin E: 2,7
- mg beta carotene 0.2 mg
- Vitamin A( RE): 33Kg
- Vitamin B1( thiamin): 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B2( riboflavin): 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B5( pantothenic): 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B6( pyridoxine): 0.25 mg
- Vitamin B9( folic): 19. mu.g
- Vitamin E( FE): 0.7 mg
- Vitamin H( biotin): 6.6 ug
- Vitamin PP( niacin equivalent): 2.1 mg
macronutrients:
- Calcium 20 mg Magnesium
- 30 mg Sodium
- 7
- mg Potassium 147 mg
- Phosphorus: 109 mg
- Sera: 63 mg
Microelements:
- Iron: 2.7 mg
- Zinc: 0.5 mg
- Copper 210 mcg
- Manganese: 0.4 mg
- Chromium: 22.7
- mcg Molybdenum 11.6 mcg
- Boron:215 mcg Cobalt
- 4.5 ug
- Aluminum: 29 g
- Nickel: 23.4 g
- Tin: 19.6 g
- Boiler: 27 ug
Calorie product low - kcal 328 100gram. There are a lot of useful substances in corn groats:
- Group B vitamins( folate and pantothenic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, biotin, pyridoxine);
- Vitamins A, PP, E;
- Minerals: potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper.
If we consider the quantitative component of these elements, we can conclude that in 100 grams of corn cereal they contain a fourth of the daily norm of an adult.The product is rich in cellulose, fly ash, saturated fatty acids, mono and disaccharides.
Interesting! There are several types of corn cereals, they are distinguished by the size of grains and color.These parameters depend on the variety of maize itself.
Benefits of corn cereals
In addition to its nutritional and taste qualities, cereals have a number of properties that make it an "assistant" in the prevention and treatment of various diseases.The use of corn cereal benefits appearance: it strengthens nails, hair.Due to the content of vitamin E and A, as well as copper, which are natural aids in the production of elastin, the skin condition improves.In addition, the product clears the body of toxins and toxins, strengthens the cardiovascular system, because it helps to lower the level of cholesterol.Fiber regulates the work of the stomach and intestines, preventing the development of fermentation processes.
Thanks to good digestion, corn porridge is considered "light" food, so it is often used in weight loss programs.It follows that the use of this product contributes to getting rid of excess kilograms without the risk of getting avitaminosis and other problems associated with low-calorie diets.
Important! Corn is a low-allergy product, the croup of it is great for feeding small children and pregnant women.
Can cornmeal harm?
Everyone knows that there are no products that are equally useful to everyone.However, corn cereals have virtually no contraindications.It should be used with caution only people suffering from a stomach ulcer.
For those who need to gain weight for medical reasons, corn porridge is also not recommended, because it contains few calories, and the feeling of satiation comes fairly quickly.That is, it will not bring benefit or harm to such people.
Recommendations for choosing a product
When choosing cereals for corn porridge, note the following points:
- grains should be the same size,
- color - bright yellow, even closer to orange,
- lackHusks and other impurities,
- freshness of the product - the more fresh the croup, the more delicious and fragrant the porridge will be.
