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Kapanlagi.com - In several regions in Indonesia, corn is a staple food. Because, like rice, corn is also filling. One popular type of corn consumed by many people is sweet corn. Not only does it have a delicious taste, but sweet corn also has several benefits (source in Bahasa). Corn can replace rice, as it has a high carbohydrate content. Thus, daily energy needs can be fulfilled by consuming this food. By the community, sweet corn is processed into various types of food, ranging from boiled to snacks like fritters. In addition to being filling, sweet corn still holds many health benefits, what are they?
Here is a review of the benefits of sweet corn for health, summarized from various sources.
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1. Improving Eye Health
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Sweet corn turns out to be one of the foods that contains beta-carotene. This makes sweet corn beneficial for maintaining eye health. Beta-carotene is a compound that supports the production of vitamin A. As we know, vitamin A is a good vitamin for the eyes. In addition, sweet corn also contains zeaxanthin pigment which is believed to be good for our eyes.
2. Improving Heart Health
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The second benefit of sweet corn for health is that it is good for heart health. Sweet corn contains vitamin B, especially vitamin B9 or commonly known as folate. In addition, sweet corn also contains niacin which is very good for the heart.
These contents are believed to lower bad cholesterol levels in the body and increase good cholesterol. As a result, blood flow will be smoother and protected from the risk of cardiovascular disease.
3. Preventing Anemia
Anemia is one of the diseases suffered by many people. Anemia is a disease caused by a lack of red blood cells. Fortunately, the high content of vitamin B in sweet corn is also beneficial in preventing anemia. Especially, vitamin B12. In addition, corn also contains folic acid and iron which are believed to increase the production of red blood cells in the body.
4. Preventing Cancer
One of the deadly diseases, cancer can also be prevented by consuming sweet corn. According to healthbenefitstimes.com, a study revealed that corn contains high antioxidants. However, as we know, antioxidants play a role in combating free radicals that can cause cancer.
In addition, sweet corn is also high in ferulic acid which can act as an anticancer agent. This ferulic acid is believed to be effective in combating tumors that can grow into liver cancer and breast cancer.
5. Preventing Diabetes
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Preventing diabetes is one of the benefits of sweet corn for health. Diabetes has always been a scary disease. This disease, caused by high levels of sugar in the body, can trigger complications.
The content of vitamin B in sweet corn can also help prevent diabetes. This vitamin B helps the body regulate the metabolism of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and phytochemicals in the body. As a result, the body will be able to release insulin more easily. That's why many sweeteners or sugars are made from corn.
6. Boosting Immunity
Immunity or the body's resistance is the most important thing to keep the body healthy. A stable immunity will prevent a person from easily getting sick. Consuming sweet corn can be one way to maintain stable immunity.
This is because sweet corn contains vitamin C and protein, two compounds that play a crucial role in boosting immunity. Therefore, sweet corn is good to consume when experiencing flu and fever symptoms.
7. Improving Memory
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In addition to immune system, memory is also important to be maintained. Although, naturally, memory will decline with age. However, just like immune system, memory can also be maintained by consuming sweet corn.
Sweet corn contains vitamin B1 and thiamine compounds. Both compounds are believed to improve brain function in maintaining memory. Not only does it help in preserving memory, consuming sweet corn indirectly also helps to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.
Those are among the 7 benefits of sweet corn for health. Interested in trying the benefits of this food ingredient?
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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