Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food‘ said the famous Greek physician Hippocrates. Seldom do we pay due attention to the inclusion of nutrient-rich food in our diet. There are several grains, vegetables, fruits that can be included in our diet to stay fitter. One of them is corn or maize. It is a widely used grain plant. Most of the nutrients of corn come from the seeds or the kernels. These kernels range in color from white to bright yellow and orange, depending on which part of the world they are grown in.This grain is rich in vitamins, fibre and antioxidants. Usually, people enjoy eating it from the cob too and it is also used in various dishes.It’s the seed of a plant in the grass family, native to Central America but grown in countless varieties worldwide.Whole-grain corn is as healthy as any cereal grain, as it’s rich in fiber and many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Maize is usually considered as a vegetable but it is actually a grain, rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, corn not only provides the necessary calories for healthy, daily metabolism but can also be a rich source of vitamins A, B, E, K, and many minerals. Its high dietary fiber content may ensure that it plays a significant role in the prevention of digestive ailments like constipation.

Health benefits:

• It prevents haemorrhoids
• It promotes growth
• It helps you gain weight
• It provides minerals
• It prevents cancer
• It prevents anemia
• It’s good for the eyes and skin care
• It controls diabetes
• Increases the Red Blood Cells Count
• Gluten-free