They say it’s gold on a plate. It has a lot of vitamins, improves metabolism and delays aging

Corn has been taking an important place in the diet of the inhabitants of the Americas for centuries. In Poland, it usually goes to plates in the summer season, but its nutritional values are so valuable that it is worth reaching for it throughout the year.

These golden grains are not only carbohydrates. It is also a solid portion group B vitamins (especially B1, B3 and B9), vitamins, E and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iron i potassium. Thanks to this, it supports the nervous system, improves concentration and can have a positive effect on sleep quality. Contained in it folic acid (B9) It makes it a particularly valuable component of the diet of pregnant women. It is also rich in antioxidants such as LUTEIN i zeaxanthine. These substances protect cells against free radicals, which correspond to, among others for accelerated aging of the body. Moreover, these antioxidants have A positive effect on the eye and condition of the skin.

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One of the greatest advantages of corn is the presence dietary fiberwhich regulates the intestinal work and improves metabolism. Eating corn can help maintain a normal body weight, prevents constipation as well supports the cleansing of the body of toxins. Thanks to the presence of unsaturated fatty acids, corn can support the cardiovascular system. Lowering the level of “bad” cholesterol (LDL)which contributes to reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease. Regular consumption of corn, especially cooked or roasted, can bring real benefits to cardiovascular health.

The healthiest will be Corn cooked in flats. No addition of butter or salt. It is also great as salad component, single -pot dishes, Chowder soups Whether vegetable pies. Pickage corn also retains a lot of nutritional values, although it is worth choosing versions without the addition of sugar. Although often treated after care, corn deserves to be called superfood. It is tasty, cheap, easily accessible and full of ingredients that support health on many levels – from metabolism, through the nervous system, to heart and skin. So let’s make sure that “gold on a plate” appears in our menu permanently.