People all want to be younger, is there any way to achieve this? Let me tell you. Corn can delay aging.
cornCorn, also known as maize, corn, corn, and corn, is an annual cereal plant of the Zea family. It is native to Mexico or Central America and has been cultivated for an estimated 4,500 to 5,000 years. In 1492, Columbus discovered corn in Cuba, and later learned that it was cultivated throughout North and South America. After he brought corn back to Spain in 1494, it gradually spread to all parts of the world. China has a history of more than 400 years of corn cultivation. Corn can be used as food, feed and industrial raw materials. It is the main food in many areas, but its nutritional value is lower than other grains, its protein content is also low, and it lacks nicotinic acid. If corn is used as the main food, it is easy to suffer from pellagra. Corn has low gluten protein and is not suitable for making bread. In Latin America, corn is widely used to make unfermented tortillas. Corn is eaten throughout the United States and made into boiled or roasted corn cobs, creamed corn flakes, corn grits (made into corn meal in the South), corn pudding, corn paste, corn porridge, scones, corn patties, popcorn, cakes and other foods. Corn contains a variety of essential amino acids, which can promote the normal metabolism of human brain cells and help eliminate ammonia in brain tissue. Corn germ and pollen contain a lot of vitamin E, which can enhance physical strength and endurance. Middle-aged and elderly people can delay aging by eating cornmeal products. effect 1. More than 50% of the fat in corn is linoleic acid. It also contains sitosterol, lecithin, vitamin E and rich vitamins B1, B2, B6, etc. Therefore, corn oil can lower serum cholesterol and prevent the occurrence of hypertension and coronary heart disease. 2. The cellulose content in corn is 6 to 8 times higher than that in rice and flour. Therefore, it has the characteristics of stimulating gastrointestinal motility and accelerating fecal excretion, and can prevent and treat constipation, enteritis, intestinal cancer, etc. 3. Corn also contains a variety of essential amino acids for the human body, which can promote the normal metabolism of human brain cells and help eliminate ammonia in brain tissue. Corn germ and pollen contain a lot of vitamin E, which can enhance human physical strength and endurance. Middle-aged and elderly people who often eat cornmeal and pollen foods can delay aging. 4. Corn silk also has the effects of diuresis, lowering blood pressure, promoting bile secretion, increasing blood thrombin and accelerating blood coagulation. Cut the corn silk before pollination, dry it in the shade and store it, boil it in water and use it as tea. It has a certain effect on nephritis, cystitis, cholecystitis, rheumatism, hypertension and obesity. Storage instructionsYou can remove the skin and whiskers, wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. If you want to keep it for a longer time, you can add a little salt, cook the corn in water, and put it in the freezer after it cools down. Cooking knowledge1. When eating corn, you should eat the entire germ tip of the corn, because many of the nutrients of corn are concentrated here. 2. Corn protein lacks tryptophan, and eating corn alone can easily lead to leprosy, so areas where corn is the staple food should eat more legumes. 3. Corn is better eaten cooked. Although cooking causes corn to lose some vitamin C, it gains higher antioxidant activity with greater nutritional value. Dietary precautions 1. Suitable for everyone. 2. Corn can produce carcinogens after it becomes moldy, so moldy corn must never be eaten. Delicious food Corn with pine nuts Ingredients: 400g corn kernels, 100g shelled pine nuts, 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper, 2 shallots Seasoning: 15 grams of cooking oil, 1 teaspoon of fine salt, 3 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of MSG. Method: 1. Dice the pepper and mince the shallot; put the corn kernels into boiling water and cook for 4 minutes until 80% cooked, then remove and drain. 2. Heat the wok over medium heat until warm, add the pine nuts and fry until they turn slightly golden and fragrant. Shake the wok frequently or stir with a spatula to avoid uneven color. 3. Serve the fried pine nuts on a large plate and let cool. 4. Pour oil into a wok and heat over medium heat. First, stir-fry the shallots until fragrant. Then add corn kernels, diced peppers and pine nuts and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add salt and sugar. 5. Cover the pot and cook for a while. If you think the dish is too dry, add a small amount of water along the edge of the pot. Finally, sprinkle some MSG and stir well. Features: Fresh and refreshing, crispy, sweet and tender Home remedies for curing diseasesDiuretic and detumescent: Wash 30 grams of corn silk, add 500 grams of water, simmer for 30 minutes, let it stand for a while, filter the juice, add appropriate amount of sugar and drink. Treatment of urinary tract infection: Collect and clean corn silk, dry it and set aside; buy 200 grams of Artemisia capillaris (divided into 20 portions) at a Chinese medicine store. Take a handful of corn silk and a portion of Artemisia capillaris, add two bowls of water, boil it and then simmer it for 10 minutes, pour out the liquid, and take it twice a day. Nutrients contained (per 100g)Calories: 111 kcal Water content Crude protein grams Crude fat grams Carbohydrate grams Crude fiber grams Dietary fiber grams Ash content Vitamin B1 mg Vitamin B2 mg Nicotinamide mg Vitamin B6 mg Vitamin C 6 mg Sodium 6 mg Potassium 240 mg Calcium 2 mg Magnesium 31 mg Phosphorus 77 mg Iron mg Zinc mg |
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