Today I'm going to be answering the question, "Is corn actually healthy?" and also talk
about the many benefits of corn, some of the surprising benefits that are used in Chinese
medicine.
To first answer this question, is corn healthy, the answer is yes and no.
It depends on where you're getting your corn.
We know today that a lot of people are using high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup solids.
Of course, that's not going to be very healthy when you're doing the processed derivatives
of corn.
If you're doing non-GMO, organic corn that is sprouted, then actually it can be very
healthy.
Again, anything that says corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup, we know that's one of
the most inflammatory foods on the planet.
But sprouted corn products such as this from the Sprouted Corn Flour Company, in fact,
I use this as flour on a regular basis, also these sprouted organic corn tortillas, these
can be very healthy as well.
Here are some of the benefits.
Here is why this is good.
First off, it should be sprouted.
Sprouted grains are when you take a grain and you soak them and then you dry them.
Essentially, what that does is it kills off something called phytic acid.
Phytic acid is an enzyme inhibitor and mineral blocker.
It's what binds up minerals.
A lot of people today, you might go out and buy, let's say, a loaf of wheat bread.
It says on there "contains 30% of your daily value of folate and thiamine" and some other
vitamins.
Here's the truth of the matter.
You're not actually absorbing much of those at all, especially when it comes to minerals
like iron or magnesium.
You're absorbing very little, if any at all when you're not consuming sprouted grains.
Ancient grains such as sourdough breads or Ezekiel bread, those have typically been sprouted
or lacto-fermented to where it kills off phytic acid or phytate, which bind to minerals.
When you're consuming a grain that's been sprouted, you're now better able to absorb
and digest all the vitamins and minerals there.
When it comes to corn, corn is a little bit of a sweeter grain.
In Chinese medicine, that nourishes what's called your earth element.
It's very good for your stomach and spleen in most cases.
Also, corn here can be very good for your heart.
Corn is one of the best grains to do in the summer and the fall months because of its
sweetness and because of how it nourishes some of those specific organs and actually
can have many, many health benefits along with this.
Corn is actually higher in certain types of B vitamins, which makes it a really healthy
food.
You can just see here sort of as I flip it over here as well, it is a little bit higher
in carbohydrates, but it's also very high in iron and even higher in calcium for some
grains.
Again, a lot of benefits here when it comes to corn.
When you're buying it, make sure it's sprouted and USD organic, ideally.
This is where I buy it.
I buy it from the Sprouted Flour Company.
You can get flours.
You can get whole kernels.
You can also get it in corn tortillas.
Again corn, actually, here are just a few of the benefits.
One, it nourishes the heart.
If you've got blood pressure issues or cholesterol issues, sprouted organic corn is one of the
best things you can do.
If you have water weight or even struggle with candida, corn is one of the best actual
grains for candida because it helps your body get rid of excess water.
Also, if you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth but not do sugar, this is great as well.
I'll use this sprouted corn flour to make homemade corn muffins or cornbread.
It tastes fantastic.
I'll use it to make homemade corn cakes.
My mom used to make these when I was a kid.
They were kind of like pancakes but made with corn flour, which are absolutely delicious.
You can use corn tortilla wraps to make healthy homemade tacos.
Again, when you're buying corn, you want to make sure it's non-GMO.
You want to make sure it's organic.
Also, you want to make sure it's sprouted.
If it's sprouted, organic, non-GMO, corn can actually be a healthy food.
I don't think it should be the main staple of a diet.
I think vegetables and fruits and organic meats should be the main staple and grain
should sort of be a side on occasion.
Again, if you're going to consume grains, consider corn.
To answer the question is corn healthy, yes, it absolutely can be healthy when consumed
in moderation the right type of the year.
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