Corn is one of the oldest crops. She is about 12,000 years old. This cereal culture gained recognition thanks to the Spanish navigator Christopher Columbus. In Russia, the first crop was harvested only in the 17th century. In those days, the cereal was significantly different from the current corn, its ears were only 4 cm long.
Since then, this product has been loved by our compatriots, and it differs not only in its pleasant taste, but also in its beneficial properties.
It makes flour and cereal, and canned corn is also very tasty . For children, corn is especially useful because it lacks gluten. In babies, corn porridge normalizes digestion and helps in the natural cleansing of the intestines.
What is so remarkable about corn?
Sweet, juicy, fragrant - who will refuse such a treat? In addition, an important factor is that it does not accumulate any harmful chemicals. An organic product is considered corn. It will bring only benefits to children and expectant mothers. Corn porridge and buckwheat are recommended as the first food for babies.
Valuable composition is present in her ears. For example, vitamin B4, which is responsible for our cellular health. This vital element lowers cholesterol, is responsible for metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system. Also, the cereal is rich in a whole complex of vitamins A, E, H and trace elements (magnesium, iodine, calcium, sodium, iodine, potassium). As it turns out, corn is quite useful for the human body. This cereal culture will help children to develop correctly and fully.
Even after heat treatment, the product does not lose useful substances. The main feature of this unique phenomenon is that the shells of grains do not collapse during cooking. I must say that this product is quite high-calorie, in principle, like all crops. In 100 gr. grains contain 300 kcal. It is very nutritious, therefore it is recommended for those who are actively involved in sports.
Boiled corn is necessary for a child, because it is very satisfying and healthy, and a growing body needs a lot of nutrients. Even pediatricians advise young mothers to introduce corn grits porridge into the baby’s menu .
As it turned out, milk corn helps to eliminate harmful toxins and toxins from the body. It is also proven that cereal can completely normalize metabolic processes. The useful properties of the product on the cob will be preserved for a long time if you bought cereal that was stored in a dark place, and not in the sun.
When choosing cobs, pay attention to the leaves: for a quality product, they should fit snugly. Do not buy a very hard or too yellow crop (unless it is a specific variety). This suggests that she has long overslept or stale. You can buy frozen cereal or a mixture. Correctly chosen corn will bring undeniable benefits.
Children can boil it, add it to salads and cook mashed soups. If you or your baby suffers from constipation, then boiled corn grains will help you. They are rich in fiber and pectins, all these substances have a beneficial effect on the intestines and restore microflora, allowing lactobacilli to develop.