Sweet Corn Seeds Are Rich in Fiber and Plant Compounds That May Aid Digestive and Eye Health
Corn is one of the best sources of foodstuffs because of its high level of fiber and contains vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium and potassium. Refined corn products are widely consumed, frequently as ingredients in processed food. Corn was first introduced to Japan by the Portuguese in 1579. Sweet corn is now a familiar and popular vegetable around the country. Corn is used for livestock feed, as ingredients such as cornstarch, glucose, and mizuame (a thick sweetener similar to corn syrup), and fermentation stock for such products as distilled liquor and beer. Sweet corn seeds come in yellow color with soft kernels. The seeds are rich in fiber and plant compounds that may aid digestive and eye health. The seeds can aid with digestion and provide essential minerals such as zinc, magnesium, copper, iron and manganese. Corn has useful nutrients that promote good hair health. The vitamins in corn are able to help the hair strands replenish moisture and sheen from within. Sweet cor...