Corn more than just a monsoon snack

Think rain and one visualises bhuttas (corn on the cob) roasting on a bed of red coal. Sprinkle some red chilli powder and smear a few drops of lemon and rock salt, it's ready to dig into. But do you know apart from being a great monsoon snack corn is also good for your health?

Corn is a decent source of vitamin B1, B5, C, E, folic acid, magnesium and phosphorus. It is considered to be low in protein, due to the minimal content of the amino acids lysine and tryptophan. On the contrary, it is a good source of complex  carbohydrate, fiber, and healthful essential fatty acids. Health benefits of corn include controlling diabetes, heart ailments, hypertension and prevention of neural-tube defects at birth. It is not just a staple food but a healthy diet food to provide necessary calories for metabolism. The high fiber content makes it a medicine to cure stomach problems like constipation and colorectal cancer. The antioxidants in corn makes it an anti-cancer agent and it also prevents Alzheimer's. 

So enjoy the rainy weather with the health benefits of corn on your body and skin!!!