Corn ballast is also called corn grits, corn flour, corn crushed, which is processed and made by corn through impurities, degermination, grinding and other processes. It is one of the iconic foods of the Northeast people.
In the Northeast, people have a deep affection for corn ballast. In winter, people cook a pot of corn porridge over a slow low heat, and the aroma fills the house. The corn ballast, which has been boiled for a long time, has a viscous soup, soft entrance, large grains and a tough chewiness, which has a unique flavor, and it makes people want to stop eating it.
Not only does corn ballast taste good and delicious, but it is also rich in a variety of nutrients. Corn ballast is rich in starch, protein, vitamins, carotene, cellulose, unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. The nutritional value is very high, and it is suitable for men, women and children of all ages.
1.Slows down aging
Corn ballast is rich in vitamin E, which can accelerate cell regeneration and regeneration after being absorbed by the body, thereby delaying aging. And eating corn ballast regularly can improve the roughness and make it healthier and younger.
2.Lowers blood pressure and lipids
Corn ballast can promote cells** and reduce serum cholesterol, prevent fat deposition in blood vessel walls, lower blood pressure and blood lipids, and prevent cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension and coronary heart disease.
3.Weight loss Corn ballast is low in calories and can increase satiety, and eating corn ballast for lunch and dinner can reduce the intake of other foods and help with weight loss.
4.Promotes digestion
The cellulose content in corn ballast is very high, which has the effect of stimulating gastrointestinal peristalsis and accelerating fecal excretion, and can prevent and treat constipation, enteritis, intestinal cancer, etc. It is recommended that people who are constipated all year round eat some corn ballast to help defecation.
So how should you choose corn ballast?
It mainly depends on these three aspects: first, the color is golden, there is no mold and other peculiar smells, and there is a sense of transparency when placed in the light;Second, the texture is hard and there is no debris;Third, the size is moderate and there are no impurities. The corn ballast selected in this way has a strong aroma after cooking, and tastes sweet and glutinous.
The corn raw material of corn ballast comes from the northeast where only one season is produced a year, and the natural ripe corn grains are full, and each grain is full of the essence of heaven and earth after natural drying, and the color is golden and attractive, and the quality is outstanding.
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