Introduction: Corn has rich dietary fibre and can facilitate bowel movement and the expulsion of toxic elements. Corn has potassium and can stabilize blood pressure and prevent hypertension. Corn has lutein and zeaxanthin and can prevent incidence of degenerative macular lesions that are associated with ageing. The embryonic tips of corn kernels contain nutrition that is good for metabolism and can adjust the nervous system. The roots and core of corn are diuretic. They can remove heat and dampness.
Buying: Buy corn with fresh and green and slightly yellow outer skin, orderly and full corn kernels and with lustre, and fresh and dense roots.
Cooking methods: Cook in a soup, eat uncooked, scald, pan fry, roast, extract oil.
Home dishes:
Corn, carrot and lean pork soup, soup of corn and tofu, scalded corn, corn with diced meat, corn and fish pieces, roasted corn.
