Queen of the Fields.
Corn at one time was called "queen of the fields", and not for nothing. Corn is the oldest culture, which was known seven thousand years ago as maize. Modern corn is not much like its ancestor, when excavating the Mayan pyramids in America, small corn cobs were found. For many centuries, corn has changed greatly thanks to the efforts of breeders. Corn was brought to Europe in the 17th century. After the end of the Great Patriotic War for the starving Soviet people, it was an important food. From corn flour baked bread, flat cakes, from cereals boiled corn porridge, the cobs were baked on charcoal. Corn canned, it makes a favorite treat - corn sticks. All dishes prepared from this culture are delicious and healthy.
Vitamins, microelements.
Corn cereal: vitamins.
Retinol, vitamin A - fat-soluble vitamin, which persists in the body for a long time. For its assimilation, fats and trace elements are necessary. In 100 g of the product contains 10 mg of vitamin.
- It takes part in metabolic processes and helps to restore the metabolic processes of the human body.
- Promotes the formation of bone tissue, supports twilight vision, corrects the formation of subcutaneous fat.
- It participates in the functions of cell membranes, supports the growth of new cells.
- Protects the eyes from drying out and helps them moisturize.
- Helps strengthen the immune system, enhances the protective function of the mucosa and the activity of leukocytes.
- Participates in the rapid recovery of damaged epithelial tissues.
- It helps to slow down the aging process at the cellular level.
- It is very important for the development of the embryo and the correct passage of pregnancy.
- He takes part in hormonal synthesis, supports the normal functioning of the thyroid gland.
- It is a very strong antioxidant and helps neutralize free radicals.
Thiamin, vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin that breaks down when heated, but it is stable to heating in an acidic environment. In the body it is not delayed and is not toxic. In 100 g of the product contains 0, 2 mg of vitamin.
- Takes part in metabolic processes of fats and carbohydrates.
- Normalizes the work of the cardiovascular, nervous, digestive systems.
- Promotes the normal course of vital processes of the human body throughout his life.
- Participates in the exchange of cells, helps the growth and renewal of muscle cells and cells of the nervous tissue.
Niacin, vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid) is a vitamin that is soluble in hot water and has a slightly acid taste. The overabundance of this vitamin in the body causes dizziness and frequent heartbeats. In 100 g of the product contains 1, 7 mg of vitamin.
- It takes part in metabolic processes of fats, proteins, amino acids, purines, in the processes of biosynthesis and tissue respiration.
- Restores the deficiency of vitamin PP.
- Reduces the concentration of cholesterol, is characterized by vasodilating action.
- Promotes improvement of memory, work of the vestibular apparatus.
Folamin, vitamin B9 (folic acid) - soluble in alkaline medium, decomposes under light. Overdose is excreted from the body by the urinary system. In 100 g of the product contains 46 mg of vitamin.
- Helps hemopoiesis. It is prescribed for anemia.
Ascorbic acid, vitamin C - soluble in water and alcohol. In 100 g of the product contains 7 mg.
- Required for the proper functioning of all systems of the human body.
- Promotes the recovery of metabolic processes, it is a strong antioxidant.
- Activates the protective properties of the body for various diseases.
- Participates in the normalization of oxidation-reduction processes.
- Promotes the intake of iron in the blood, has the effect of immunomodulation.
- Participates in the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids.
- Coordinates the blood sugar content.
- Strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
- Increases the secretion function of the glands of the human body.
- Prevents intoxication of the body, as well as allergic reactions.
Corn cereal: microelements.
Iron is an important element that promotes oxygen metabolism in the body. In 100 g of the product contains 0, 5 mg.
- He participates in hematopoiesis, cell development and DNA synthesis.
Magnesium is an important biologically active microelement. In 100 g of the product contains 37 mg.
- Takes part in protein synthesis, provides energy to the cells of the body.
- The reduced level of magnesium in the human body is expressed in chronic fatigue, disposition to depression, rapid muscle fatigue, decreased mental activity, inhibition of metabolic processes.
Potassium is a bioactive element that takes part in potassium-sodium metabolism. In 100 g of the product contains 270 mg.
- Regulates the water-salt and acid-base balance in the human body.
- Promotes the normal operation of the cardiovascular system.
- Preserves the osmotic concentration of blood.
- Deficiency of potassium leads to disruption of all body systems.
Corn cereal: a recipe.
For cooking corn porridge you need:
- 50 g of corn cereal,
- 160 ml of water,
- salt, sugar, butter to taste and if desired.
Pour the corn groats with water, cook on low heat until thick. Salt, add sugar, oil, bring to a boil. Wrap the pan with a towel and leave to come.
In every grain of corn are vitamins and minerals, which turn it into a useful and valuable product for preserving human health. Eat a very tasty porridge of corn, boiled on water, on milk, seasoned with butter.