5 Reasons Why Corn is Healthy For You

Corn ‘Maize or ‘Makai’, as we know is known to have been first domesticated in Mexico region of Central Americas, around 10000 years back. In India, corn has become the this most important food crop after rice and wheat and is an integral part of the Indian Kitchen due to the various culinary uses and its potential health benefits.

Corn, also known as maize, bhutta, or makai is a starchy vegetable. It contains kernels on a cob which is covered by a husk. These kernels range in a variety of colors from white, bright yellow, red, and orange. Sweet corn is one of the most commonly used varieties of corn.

# Reduces the risk of Anaemia

1. Folic acid, Vitamin B12, and iron present in maize help the production of red blood cells which decreases the risk of anemia.

2. Maize helps eliminate the symptoms associated with anemia like fatigue, exhaustion, weakness, shortness of breath, and dizziness.

3. Adequate iron in the body is vital for the health of hair, skin, and hair.

# Lowers cholesterol level

1. The high fiber content of bhutta helps in reducing the cholesterol levels.

2. Corn helps in regulating insulin thus; it is an ideal food for lowering cholesterol levels.

3. The omega-3 fatty acids present in corn strips away the damaging bad cholesterol and replace them at the binding sites thus, reducing cholesterol absorption in the body.

# Improves Vision

1. The lutein and zeaxanthin content of corn helps improve vision. Lack of these carotenoids results in macular degeneration and cataract.

2. Maize is a good source of beta-carotene, which forms vitamin A. Vitamin A is vital for the maintenance of good vision.

# Prevents cancer

1. Corn is an excellent source of antioxidants which plays an essential role in eliminating the free radicals from the body. The buildup of these free radicals results in cancer. The phytochemicals present in corn are a good source of antioxidants.

2. Maize also can induce the death of cancer cells and leaves healthy cells unaffected.

# Other possible Benefits

Bhutta produces several health benefits, apart from the health benefits mentioned above, it also produces a few more such as enhances energy,reduces the risk of birth defects in the baby, preserves healthy skin,prevents diverticular disease, prevents hemorrhoids, promotes growth, useful in weight gain, provides minerals, controls blood sugar, prevents constipation, and reduce inflammation.