The efficacy and function of corn, the food has high nutritional value, certain medicinal value and wide application range. The efficacy of this food should be analyzed according to personal physique, and improper consumption of medicinal materials may cause irreparable consequences. The following are the effects and functions of corn.
Efficacy and function of corn 1 Ⅰ. Efficacy and function of waxy corn
Waxy corn contains more nutrients than ordinary corn, including 70-75% starch, more than 65,438+00% protein, 4-5% fat and 2% multivitamins. Protein, VA, VB 1 and VB2 in grains are more than those in rice, and the contents of fat and VB2 are the highest. Yellow corn also contains carotene that rice and wheat lack. The molecular weight of waxy corn starch is less than that of ordinary corn 10 times, and the edible digestibility is higher than that of ordinary corn by more than 20%.
Traditional Chinese medicine research has proved that waxy corn has the functions of appetizing, strengthening the spleen, removing dampness and diuresis, and is mainly used for diarrhea, indigestion and edema.
Waxy corn is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid, up to more than 60%. Synergistic effect with vitamin E in corn germ can reduce blood cholesterol concentration and prevent it from depositing on blood vessel wall. Therefore, waxy corn has certain preventive and therapeutic effects on coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and hypertension.
Vitamin E contained in waxy corn can also promote cell division and delay aging.
Glutathione, a longevity factor, is also contained in waxy corn. With the participation of selenium, glutathione oxidase is produced, which has the functions of restoring youth and delaying aging. Women who eat waxy corn can resist aging. Rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, selenium and carotene, it has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on cholecystitis, gallstones, icteric hepatitis and diabetes.
Second, the efficacy and role of black corn
The role of black corn:
1. The most attractive element in black corn is melanin. As we all know, black entering the kidney can effectively improve the functions of the "five internal organs" of the liver, heart, spleen and stomach and make them benign. It can effectively eliminate free radicals in human body, reduce lipid accumulation, balance human body fat and thin, keep people in the best shape, effectively prevent visible light and ultraviolet radiation, prevent bad pigment deposition, protect skin and beautify, and keep people young forever.
2. Japanese scholars have confirmed that when the ratio of pigment to nitrite in black food is 1: 3, the formation of 99% nitrite carcinogen can be inhibited, which strongly shows that melanin in black corn has an ideal anti-tumor effect.
The stems, leaves, whiskers, skins and kernels of black corn can be used in other aspects besides being eaten directly or making various nutritious soups.
Black corn stems and leaves: Black corn stems and leaves contain much higher protein and vitamins than other crop stems and leaves, especially straw, which is as sweet as sugar cane. It is a good feed for pigs, chickens, cattle, sheep, horses and other animals with high quality and low price.
Black corn husk: It can be used to weave colorful cushions, backrests and dazzling handicrafts.
Third, the efficacy and function of sweet corn
1. The research of German Nutrition and Health Care Association shows that corn has the highest nutritional value and health care function among all staple foods. Corn contains seven "anti-aging agents", namely calcium, glutathione, vitamins, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E and fatty acids.
2. According to the determination, corn can provide nearly 300mg of calcium per 100g, which is almost the same as the calcium contained in dairy products. Rich calcium can lower blood pressure.
3. Carotene contained in corn is absorbed by human body and converted into vitamin A, which has the function of preventing cancer. Plant cellulose can accelerate the discharge of carcinogens and other poisons.
4. Natural vitamin E has the functions of promoting cell division, delaying aging, lowering serum cholesterol, preventing skin lesions, relieving arteriosclerosis and brain function decline.
5. Lutein and zeaxanthin contained in corn are beneficial to delaying eye aging.
6. Selenium, a "life element", is known as the "king of anticancer", and the selenium content in super sweet corn is 8- 10 times higher than that in ordinary corn. Selenium also has the functions of enhancing immunity, preventing diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, preventing and treating liver diseases and protecting the liver.
7. Sweet corn also has health function, because it contains many vitamins and minerals, which makes it have the characteristics of fruits and vegetables.
8. Sweet corn contains unsaturated fatty acids, which can lower blood cholesterol, soften blood vessels and prevent coronary heart disease.
Fourth, the efficacy and role of corn silk
1. In Chinese medicine, corn silk is also called "asparagus tea", which we often say is made of corn silk. Take about 30 grams of fresh corn stigma (dry sample is about 10 g) and take it with water instead of tea, which can reduce blood sugar, is suitable for adjuvant treatment of diabetic patients, and also has the function of diuresis and detumescence. Drinking asparagus tea in summer can cool blood and dispel damp heat, and can be used as health tea for the whole family.
2. In gynecology, corn stigma can be used to prevent habitual abortion, pregnancy swelling, breast obstruction and other diseases.
3, Chinese medicine believes that corn stigma, sweet, can diuretic swelling, clearing away heat, calming the liver and benefiting gallbladder, and can also resist allergies and treat nephritis, edema, hepatitis, hypertension, cholecystitis, gallstones, diabetes, sinusitis, mastitis and so on.
4. Corn must have diuretic effect on people, which can increase chloride ion excretion. Its diuretic effect is outside the kidney, so it has certain curative effect on edema caused by various reasons. Although it can be used to treat chronic nephritis or nephrotic syndrome, its effect is not very strong. Corn silk can dilate peripheral blood vessels, so its antihypertensive effect is weak.
5. Corn beard can promote bile excretion, so it can be used as a cholagogic drug for chronic cholecystitis without complications or cholangitis with bile excretion disorder. It can also be used to treat jaundice caused by hepatitis.
6. Corn beard can accelerate the process of blood coagulation, increase the number of platelets and resist hemolysis, so it can be used as a hemostatic and diuretic, applied to bladder and urinary calculi, and can also be used for acute hemolytic anemia.
5. What is the calorie of corn?
Corn: unit of measurement/calorie (edible part of calories)
(1)/root (small) corn (fresh) (160,0g, edible part100,0g)-112 calories.
(2) Half root (small) corn (fresh) (80.0g, edible part 53.0g) -56 calories.
(3) 1 (large) corn (fresh) (290,0g, edible part 19 1, 0g)-203 calories.
(4) Half root (big) corn (fresh) (145.0g, edible part 96.0g)-10/g.
(5) 1 (medium) corn (fresh) (200,0g, edible part132,0g)-140 calories.
(6) Standard (100g)-106 kcal
In real life, many people take corn as their staple food, so which one has higher calories, corn or rice? We can refer to the calorie data of rice. Rice: Unit of Measure/Calory (Edible Calories)
(1) 1 bowl (100ml lekou bowl) rice (100, 0g)- 106 calories.
(2) 1 bowl (small bowl) of rice (150,0g)-174 calories.
(3) 1 box (fast food box lunch) rice (280g, 0g) -325 calories.
(4) 1 rice (125,0g)-145 calories in two canteens.
(5) 1 spoon of rice (40,0g)-46 calories.
(6) 1 bowl of rice (200,0g) -232 calories.
Efficacy and function of corn 2. Basic introduction of corn
Corn is the seed of maize, also known as maize, maize, maize, pearl rice and so on. Mexico and Peru, native to Central America, were introduced to China in the 6th century/kloc, and have been cultivated for more than 400 years. At present, it is planted all over the country, especially in northeast, north and southwest provinces. Hard-grained corn is widely planted in Northeast China, while horse-toothed corn suitable for milling is planted in North China, and its quality is not as good as hard-grained corn. There are many varieties of corn, which are divided into food feed varieties, vegetable varieties (including waxy varieties, sweet varieties and corn buds), processed varieties (sweet corn and corn buds) and popcorn varieties (special varieties for popcorn). Corn is a good health care product in coarse grains, and eating corn is quite beneficial to human health.
The germ of corn is very large, accounting for 10%- 14% of the total weight, which contains a lot of fat, so oil can be squeezed from the germ of corn. Because corn contains more fat, it is easy to rancid and deteriorate during storage. Corn can be ground into rice. Corn flour has no grade, only thickness. Corn flour can be made into wowotou, silk cake and so on. Protein in corn flour does not have the ability to form gluten elasticity, and its gas-holding performance is poor. It needs to be mixed with flour before making various fermented snacks. Broken rice made of corn is called corn residue, which can be used to cook porridge and stew rice. Immature tender corn is called "corn bud" and can be used for cooking.
Efficacy and function of corn
1, lose weight
Eating can eliminate the hunger of obese people, but the calorie content after eating is very low, which is also one of the substitutes for losing weight.
2. Anti-cancer
Plant cellulose can accelerate the discharge of carcinogens and other poisons, and eating more corn can also inhibit the side effects of anticancer drugs on the human body.
3. Reduce blood pressure and blood lipids
Rich calcium can lower blood pressure, promote cell division, lower serum cholesterol and prevent it from depositing on blood vessel wall. Therefore, corn has certain preventive and therapeutic effects on coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and hypertension. Central American Indians are not prone to high blood pressure because they mainly eat corn.
4. Improve memory and resist aging.
Stimulate brain cells, enhance people's brain power, memory and metabolism, and regulate nervous system function. It can make skin soft and smooth, inhibit and delay the generation of wrinkles, and resist eye aging.
5. Vision
People who often use their eyes should eat more yellow corn to relieve macular degeneration and vision loss. Lutein and zeaxanthin can absorb harmful light entering the eyeball by virtue of their powerful antioxidant effect.
6. Promote gastrointestinal peristalsis
Can be used for preventing and treating constipation, enteritis, and intestinal cancer.