• April 19, 2024

Do you want to calm your hunger, without affecting your body weight? The corn is a great ally to achieve it because of its great power of satiety; However, this food has other properties that help you take care of your health naturally.

Corn or corn provides 60% of the proteins that the body needs. In addition, it is rich in soluble fiber, which prevents high levels of cholesterol and constipation.

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Even, for every 100 grams of corn you only get 86 calories, water, potassium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, as well as vitamins C, A, B1, B2, E and niacin.

Natural treatment against diseases!

According to Atlas of the plants of the traditional Mexican medicine of the UNAM , the corn is very useful as a natural treatment against diseases such as stones in the bladder, clean the urinary tract, reduce inflammation and stomach pain.

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To take advantage of all the properties of corn, the chef Many Muñoz of the program Cocinemos Juntos de CadenaTres , share this delicious recipe:

Oaxaca-style corn cake with rajas

Ingredients

1. 5 cups with corn kernels
2. Milk
3. 120 grams of softened butter
4. Half a cup of low-calorie granulated sugar
5. Four eggs
6. One tablespoon baking powder
7. Chiles de chiles oaxaqueño style
8. Three tablespoons of oil
9. Half cup white onion
10. Half cup epazote leaves
11. Nine poblano peppers
12. Salt to taste
13. One 3/4 cup of milk
14. 350 gr fresh cheese

Process

Next, Many Muñoz explains the process of making the corn cake. Follow it step by step and delight the palate of your guests at the same time you take care of their health.

Useful against cancer!

Researchers at Tecnológico de Monterrey (TEC) suggest that corn has anticancer properties, especially those that are resistant to pests.

Experts say that the antioxidants found in corn kernels (anthocyanins) protect cells to prevent the development of diseases such as cancer or cardiovascular disease. And you, how do you take advantage of the corn properties?