Corn is one of the most common foods in the world, which people have been using for food for many centuries. For many people, the grains of this plant are crushed, and corn porridge is cooked from the obtained cereals-corn in this form is more useful than in any other.
Properties of corn porridge
Corn cereals are of various grinds - crushed or broken, the duration of cooking porridge depends on the size of grains, but on average is about an hour. Useful properties of corn porridge can be determined from its composition, rich in vitamins A, E, PP, H and Group B, and also minerals - iron, silicon, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, chromium. Amino acids and organic substances important for human health are contained in corn porridge.
Corn porridge is popular primarily due to its ability to bind and eliminate from the body of various harmful substances - cholesterol , toxins, radionuclides. This effect is achieved due to high fiber content. In addition, the use of corn porridge reduces the possibility of developing cardiovascular disorders, such as heart attacks and strokes.
Corn porridge is beneficial for joints, with pancreatitis (in the chronic stage), decreased immunity, diseases of the teeth and gums. Many people need to know - weakens or strengthens corn porridge, but the answer to this question is complicated, tk. the individual reaction of the organism is unpredictable. However, most often corn porridge causes a laxative effect.
It is not recommended to eat corn porridge during the period of exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.
Diet on corn porridge
One of the most popular useful properties of corn porridge is its ability to help in reducing weight. Caloric content of this dish is small - 86 kcal per 100 g. In addition, corn helps to remove body fat and very well cleanses the intestines, which attracts all who want to find the ideal form. The diet on corn porridge is shown in the case when it is necessary to lose 3-4 kilograms for a short time interval - 4 days.
On the first and second days of the diet, you can eat 400 g of corn porridge (without salt and sugar), which should be eaten in 5-6 receptions. In breaks, you can satisfy the hunger with a cucumber, tomato or medium apple. Do not forget to satisfy the body's need for a liquid - 1.5-2 liters per day. You can drink water and green tea.
On the third and fourth days of the diet on corn porridge you can eat 200 g of porridge, 150 g of boiled mushrooms, 1-2 cucumbers and a tomato. Vegetables and mushrooms can be mixed and poured the resulting salad with lemon juice.