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A '''corn diet''' seeks weight loss and better health by incorporating greater amounts of [[corn]] into one's daily diet. This approach recognizes corn as a miraculous food deserving of its praise as [[God]]'s food by [[Aztec]]s and the many references to it in the [[King James Bible]]. | A '''corn diet''' seeks weight loss and better health by incorporating greater amounts of [[corn]] into one's daily diet. This approach recognizes corn as a miraculous food deserving of its praise as [[God]]'s food by [[Aztec]]s and the many references to it in the [[King James Bible]]. | ||
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| + | Benefits of corn: | ||
| + | #Corn has fewer [[carbohydrates]] than many alternatives (such as bread), and corn's carbohydrates also tend to have a slower release into the bloodstream compared with bread, potato, and cereal.<ref>https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/glycemic-index-and-glycemic-load-for-100-foods#:~:text=The%20glycemic%20index%20is%20a,glycemic%20index%20release%20glucose%20rapidly.</ref> | ||
| + | #Corn is relatively low in calories and fat-free,<ref>https://blog.fitbit.com/why-corn-is-a-smart-carb/#:~:text=Corn%20Is%20the%20Good%20Kind,energy%20and%20feelings%20of%20fullness.</ref> while containing some [[protein]]. | ||
| + | #Corn is among the cleanest from pesticides compared with other fruits and vegetables.<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/07/health/dirty-dozen-produce-2022-wellness/index.html</ref> | ||
| + | #Corn is high in fiber, which is considered healthy for multiple reasons. | ||
| + | #Corn has slightly more energy than wheat,<ref>https://www.feedstrategy.com/animal-feed-manufacturing/how-do-the-nutritional-values-of-wheat-compare-to-corn/#:~:text=Wheat%20contains%20slightly%20more%20fiber,complicated%20than%20that%20in%20corn.</ref> with fewer carbohydrates. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | *[https://healthfully.com/what-vitamins-are-in-corn-5774066.html Vitamins in corn] | ||
| + | *[https://www.nass.usda.gov/Charts_and_Maps/Agricultural_Prices/pricecn.php Historical price of corn] | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:34, June 5, 2023
A corn diet seeks weight loss and better health by incorporating greater amounts of corn into one's daily diet. This approach recognizes corn as a miraculous food deserving of its praise as God's food by Aztecs and the many references to it in the King James Bible.
Benefits of corn:
- Corn has fewer carbohydrates than many alternatives (such as bread), and corn's carbohydrates also tend to have a slower release into the bloodstream compared with bread, potato, and cereal.[1]
- Corn is relatively low in calories and fat-free,[2] while containing some protein.
- Corn is among the cleanest from pesticides compared with other fruits and vegetables.[3]
- Corn is high in fiber, which is considered healthy for multiple reasons.
- Corn has slightly more energy than wheat,[4] with fewer carbohydrates.
See also
References
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/glycemic-index-and-glycemic-load-for-100-foods#:~:text=The%20glycemic%20index%20is%20a,glycemic%20index%20release%20glucose%20rapidly.
- ↑ https://blog.fitbit.com/why-corn-is-a-smart-carb/#:~:text=Corn%20Is%20the%20Good%20Kind,energy%20and%20feelings%20of%20fullness.
- ↑ https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/07/health/dirty-dozen-produce-2022-wellness/index.html
- ↑ https://www.feedstrategy.com/animal-feed-manufacturing/how-do-the-nutritional-values-of-wheat-compare-to-corn/#:~:text=Wheat%20contains%20slightly%20more%20fiber,complicated%20than%20that%20in%20corn.