Even if it hasn’t happened astronomically, summer has already arrived, and with it the delicious sunny fruits and vegetables. And since right now is the time to eat as many useful and fresh vegetables as possible, today we decided to tell you a little more about corn – the golden queen of the summer garden. Rich in a bunch of vitamins and minerals, it often falls undeservedly into the “calorie foods” column.
Nutritionists, however, are adamant – this is a delusion that it is high time to get rid of. Extremely useful for our bodies, corn also contains a large amount of fiber, which helps the body fight free radicals, and has a detoxifying and purifying effect. Many have not guessed, but good old corn is a real vitamin bomb.
Full of vitamins
Corn is the leader in the content of B vitamins, in particular thiamin and niacin, which are so valuable for the body. They are particularly important in the fight against dementia, so doctors recommend that people over 35 eat corn regularly for better memory.
It has been proven that group B vitamins stimulate brain activity and improve the work of the nervous system. Corn also contains vitamin C and vitamin E, which are powerful antioxidants that fight aging and various diseases. In combination with valuable B vitamins, they make our skin healthier and more radiant. In addition to vitamins, delicious corn also contains a large number of valuable minerals for our bodies. It is rich in magnesium, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, and selenium, which is extremely important for the functioning of the thyroid gland – the “depot” that distributes hormones in the human body.
Thanks to the fiber, vitamins, and minerals in its content, doctors recommend corn as the ideal food for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, nutritionists believe that corn contributes to the preservation and improvement of vision in elderly people.
How to choose the corn
The first milk corn has already ripened in the field and right now is the time to buy them to load the body with a bunch of useful vitamins and minerals. However, how to choose corn that is really useful for the body? Just by looks?
First of all – the leaves of the cob should not be yellowed, and the grains should be shiny and dense. However, for corn to be tasty and useful, it is also very important how it is grown.
So – don’t think about it, but cook yourself right away from the delicious Bulgarian corn, grown in the field and grown with a lot of love. Eat this vegetable regularly and do not worry about your waistline, because it does not contain gluten, has a lot of fiber, and does not increase the body’s cholesterol. And last but not least – it is delicious.