Black corn;

Compared with ordinary corn, not only the protein, fat and iron content are about double, purple corn also contains more anthocyanins and phenols Compounds have the function of improving the oxidation capacity of human blood vessels and reducing human cholesterol.

Nagoya University in Japan used corn violet pigment to conduct experiments on mice. The result was that the incidence of cancer in mice was 40% lower, so many Eating black corn can reduce the occurrence of heart disease and cancer, and purple and black corn is also known as the "black pearl".

Purple corn:

China Agricultural Grain Quality Supervision and Testing Center has tested that it contains 18 kinds of amino acids, and contains 21 kinds of trace elements and multiple vitamins and natural pigments necessary for the human body. It is particularly rich in Contains the anti-cancer element selenium, the intelligence-enhancing element zinc, iron and calcium, etc.

It also has an excellent taste, soft and tender, the skin is thin and slippery and slightly sticky, and has a special fragrance, so purple corn is used The processed food is a kind of high-quality natural and delicious nutritious health food. Purple corn pigment has a very good effect on inhibiting cancer.

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Other effects of corn

(1) The effects and functions of waxy corn

1. Nutrients in waxy corn grains The ingredient content is higher than that of ordinary corn, containing 70-75% starch, more than 10% protein, 4-5% fat, and 2% multivitamins. The grains contain more protein, VA, VB1, and VB2 than rice, and more fat. The content of vitamin B2 and VB2 is the highest. Yellow corn also contains carotene that is lacking in rice and wheat. The molecular weight of waxy corn starch is more than 10 times smaller than that of ordinary corn, and its digestibility is more than 20% higher than that of ordinary corn.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine research has proven that waxy corn is flat in nature and sweet in taste. It has the functions of appetizing, strengthening the spleen, dehumidifying, and diuresis. It is mainly used to treat diarrhea, indigestion, edema, etc.

3. Waxy corn is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid, which contains more than 60%. It works synergistically with vitamin E in corn germ to reduce blood cholesterol concentration and prevent it from developing. Deposited in blood vessel walls. Therefore, waxy corn has certain preventive and therapeutic effects on coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and hypertension.

4. The vitamin E contained in waxy corn can also promote human cell division and delay aging.

5. Waxy corn also contains a longevity factor - glutathione, which, with the participation of selenium, generates glutathione oxidase, which has the functions of restoring youth and delaying aging. Women eat it Waxy corn can resist aging. The rich calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, selenium, etc., and carotene have auxiliary therapeutic effects on cholecystitis, gallstones, jaundice hepatitis and diabetes

(2) The efficacy of sweet corn is similar to that of sweet corn. Function

1. Research by the German Nutrition and Health Association shows that among all staple foods, corn has the highest nutritional value and health care effects. Corn contains 7 "anti-aging agents" namely calcium, glutathione, vitamins, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E and fatty acids.

2. It has been determined that every 100 grams of corn can provide nearly 300 mg of calcium, which is almost the same as the calcium contained in dairy products. Rich in calcium, it can lower blood pressure.

3. The carotene contained in corn is absorbed by the body and converted into vitamin A, which has anti-cancer effects. Plant cellulose can accelerate the excretion of carcinogens and other poisons.

4. Natural vitamin E can promote cell division, delay aging, lower serum cholesterol, prevent skin lesions, and can also reduce arteriosclerosis and brain function decline.

5. The lutein and zeaxanthin contained in corn are helpful in delaying eye aging.

6. The "life element" selenium is known as the "King of Anti-Cancer". The selenium content in super sweet corn is 8-10 times higher than that of ordinary corn. Selenium also has the effects of enhancing immunity, preventing diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, preventing and treating liver disease, and protecting the liver.

7. Sweet corn also has medical and health care functions. Because it contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, it has the characteristics of fruits and vegetables.

8. Sweet corn contains unsaturated fatty acids, which can lower blood cholesterol, soften blood vessels, and prevent and treat coronary heart disease.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Black Corn

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Purple Corn