Who doesn't like to have the taste of roasted corn on roadsides.. it is season na..
Corn besides having lot of nutritious value, has many health benefits as wel.
100gms of corn gives us:
Energy 86Kcal.
Carbohydrates 19gms.
Proteins 3.22gms.
Fat 1.18. with Vit A, Vit B complex, Vit C, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus etc.
Being rich in Vit B1 it helps in carbohydrate metabolism.
Vit B5 helps in physiological functions.
Because of high folate, it helps in generating new cells.
Vit C helps in fighting diseases.
Corn has high fibre content and is beneficial in digestive problems, relieves constipation, reduces cholesterol level, reduces blood sugar level in diabetics. It also reduces the risk of colon cancer.
Folic acid prevents neural tube birth defects, and cures anemia..
No comments:
Post a Comment