Mexican super food
The Mexican super food par excellence is elote or corn. Although it is not a vegetable, it contains a large number of properties.
“Example of vegetables” is what I ask in consultation and patients answer “elote”. This frequent response led me to write this article so that you know why corn is not a vegetable, it is a “super food.” * Corn has a high content of complex carbohydrates, fiber, beta-carotene and, to a lesser extent, vegetable proteins. Its high fiber content is approximately 87%, made up mainly of hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin. It also has a high starch content and a relatively low fat content. These characteristics classify it in the carbohydrate group and not in the vegetable group.
Properties of corn
Serving 1/2 cup of cooked shelled corn = 83 g
- Energy: 66 kcal
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.2 g
- Lipids: 0.4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Folic acid: 38.5 ug
- Calcium: 3.3 mg
- Magnesium: 32 mg
- Potassium: 294ug
- Zinc: 0.7 mg
- Selenium: 0.8 ug
- Contribution of niacin, thiamine and rivoflavin
Benefits of corn
1.-Its fiber content increases the feeling of satiety, helps digestion and helps prevent or improve cases of constipation 2.-It has an antioxidant effect by containing carotenes that prevent cellular aging. 3.-Corn or corn can be used to create edible oil, which has a cardioprotective effect by containing polyunsaturated fatty acids. 4.-It is used in the manufacture of drugs such as antibiotics. 5.-When corn is nixtamalized, it confers a large amount of calcium to the diet. 6.-Containing minerals such as magnesium, zinc, potassium and selenium, it offers a protective part for the heart. 7.-It can help you improve muscle contraction due to its contribution of magnesium and potassium, which are minerals involved in muscle contraction. 8.-The thiamine (vitamin B1) contained in corn is associated with better memory functioning, concentration and a good mood. * 9.-Contain insitosol, which is a form of vitamin B3 that is useful in periods of stress because it promotes the proper functioning of the adrenal glands, also facilitating sleep. 10.-It is used in anti-inflammatory diets of the intestine since it is a gluten-free food; Remember that in these conditions it is important to visit your nutritionist. **If you want more information on nutrition and health topics, or need advice to find the healthiest eating plan to help you lose weight, **click here.
