Speaking of corn, it is necessary to mention Jilin fresh corn. As the "golden business card" of Jilin Province, Jilin fresh corn has been widely praised for its unique taste and quality, and many people love to eat it! But you may not know it, it is full of treasures~
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The most essential place for corn kernels
It is particularly enjoyable to chew corn in large mouthfuls, but some people swallow dates when they eat, and after eating, many small yellowish buds are left on the corn cob. These wasted sprouts are actually the most nutritious essence of corn - corn germ.
Corn germ is rich in oleic and linoleic acid, which helps lower serum cholesterol and antioxidants. It also contains functional factors γ aminobutyric acid and glutathione, which help improve lipid metabolism. Dietary fiber accounts for 9% of corn germ and has a role in maintaining intestinal health.
Therefore, when eating corn, everyone should chew slowly, chew the corn kernels, chew the germ clean, and eat all the nutrients into the stomach.
Corn cobs
The corn cob after removing the corn kernels is actually very useful! Corn cobs are also rich in nutrients, containing crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, etc., with corn cobs ground into steamed buns or added to other ingredients, not only good taste, but also diuretic, laxative effect.
Corn leaves
Even the corn leaves that we will throw away after eating corn actually have unexpected uses! The main components of corn leaves are fiber, starch and protein, but also have good toughness, the combination of the two, corn leaves are actually a very good cleaning tool.
Brushing oil-stained pots and pans with corn leaves is healthy and pollution-free, and it works very well! Corn leaves can also be cleaned on the stove, sink, and washed fruit very clean.
Corn leaves can also be used as dishwashing cloths: dip in the right amount of detergent, scrub the dishes and chopsticks, and the stains will disappear without a trace. PS: Corn leaves have a strong self-purification effect, do not have to worry about residual bacteria like a traditional rag
Corn whiskers
Corn whiskers taste sweet and flat, the nutrients in which can enhance human metabolism, adjust the function of the nervous system, can play a role in making the skin delicate and smooth, inhibiting and delaying the production of wrinkles. In Traditional Chinese medicine, corn whisker tea, also known as dragon whisker, has a wide range of preventive and health care uses.
Because corn is wrapped in corn husks during growth, it needs to rely on corn whiskers to absorb nutrients, so there are many vitamins and other nutrients in corn whiskers, which can not only cool blood, laxative heat, but also remove the damp and hot gas in the body, can diuretic, reduce swelling, and after making tea, it is a good weight loss and slimming drink.