Health Benefits of Maize (zea mays)

Maize, scientific name zea mays, also known as corn or mielie, is one
Of the most extensively cultivated cereal crops on Earth.

Globally, maize is a staple crop, and many people rely on it as a primary source of nutrition. In addition to playing a major role in human diet, maize is also used as live stock fodder. Continue


Maize Nutritional value.

Apart from satisfying d taste buds of its users, maize is also a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

•the high fiber content prevents constipation and colorectal cancer

•antioxodants neutralize the effects of harmful free radicals that causes diseases like cancer.

•lutein in maize Prevent age related vision loss

•maize lowers cholesterol levels

•it provides proteins, lipids and little water

•the phosphorous helps to maintain normal growth, kindney function and bone health.

•reduces stomach acidity..
It facilitates the removal of toxic food substance and also accelerates
the passage of faeces through the intestine.

•reduces the risk of diabetes and hearth diseases. Maize is low in cholesterol and fat content. Cereal or whole grains are great sources of.. vitamins, minerals, magnesium, fiber and complex carbohydrates.

The fibre in whole grains helps to prevent the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and all its nutrients boost the immune system.

The main shortcoming is that most people are not aware of the numerous health benefits of maize, they fail to include it in their nutrition.