Nutritional facts and health benefits of sweet corn

NUTRITIONAL FACTS AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF SWEET CORN Sweet corn, known as sugar corn, is much used and is a vegetable loaded with a number of nutrients which are beneficial for the body. It is loved by adults and children alike because of its sweet flavor.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Carbohydrates  Carbohydrates are essential for physical and mental well being  A cup of sweet corn offers the body 31 grams of carbohydrates.  A cup a day is enough to meet daily carbohydrate needs.

Protein  Our body needs proteins to build muscles, for cell repair and to boost immunity.  Sweet corn can be used as a side dish to boost protein amount of body.  A cup of sweet corn offers the body more than 5 grams of proteins needed by the body.

Low in Fat  It is good for weight watchers who add sweet corns in soups or casseroles.  Just a cup of sweet corn offers 2.5 grams of total fat. It has less than 0.5 grams of saturated fat.

Fiber  Sweet corn is a rich source of dietary fiber. This helps in smooth bowel movements and benefited in chronic constipation.  A cup of sweet corn offers more than 3.5 grams of dietary fiber.

HEALTH BENEFITS Diabetes  Sweet corn contains a non digestible type of carbohydrate.  By stabilizing blood sugar levels in the body, sweet corn can be beneficial for those who suffer from diabetes.

Healthy Heart  Homocysteine can damage blood vessels in the body and in elevated conditions can cause heart attack and stroke.  Sweet corn is helpful in reducing homocysteine level in body.  Sweet corn is rich in folate which helps in reducing heart attack risk by 10%.

Preventing Cancer  Sweet corns are rich in phenolic flavonoid antioxidant and ferulic acid and beta cryptoxanthin which are known to fight with cancer.  Regular consumption helps in reducing the risks of cancer, especially lung cancer.

Weight Loss  Those who want to reduce weight, should include sweet corns in their diet as it is rich in fiber and helps to keep away hunger pangs that means eat less and remain full for long.  Having corns with vegetables or in a soup is great for weight watchers.

Bone strength  Sweet corns are loaded with potassium which helps in building bone strength, in muscle contraction and are necessary for heart function.

 One cup of corn offers 325 milligrams of potassium.  It can be paired with spinach, potatoes and beans for additional benefit Memory Enhancer  Sweet corn is rich in thiamine which is an important cell for cognitive function including brain cell development.  It is important for production of acetylcholine that can be benefited to memory enhancing capabilities.

For some people, corn is a "staple" food. For others, corn is a "snack" food that comes in the form of popcorn and corn chips. But regardless of its reputation, corn is seldom considered as a unique source of health benefits.

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