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6 Benefits Of Sweet Corn

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

October 5th, 2023

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Sweet corn (Makkai) or sugar corn is a widely consumed cereal grain. The kernels are glossy, golden, and delectable and come encapsulated in lemon-yellow colored silky husks. It is starchy, succulent, and delicious in taste, crispy in texture, and doughy in consistency. Here are 6 benefits of sweet corn.

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Protects Your Heart

Improved heart health is one of the benefits of eating corn. Niacin, a B-Vitamin constituent in Sweet Corn, can reduce LDL or Bad Cholesterol levels and, thus, may improve your cardiovascular health.

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Improves Memory

It can improve and maintain your memory even if you have aged. Eating Sweet Corn may support healthy cognitive (brain) function.

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Strenghtens Immunity

The superior-quality phyto-nutrition profile of Sweet Corn empowers it to improve the functioning of your immune system.

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Fights Anaemia

Folic acid and Vitamin B12 in Sweet Corn allow the production of healthy red blood cells and prevent Anemia caused by nutritional deficiencies.

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Delays Aging

The high concentration of antioxidants in Sweet Corn can delay aging and help you maintain a youthful look for many years.

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Anti Carcinogenic

It can protect you against various types of cancers. Carotenes in Sweet Corn can reduce oxidative stress in your body, thereby preventing abnormal cell division, which causes cancer.

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