Health Benefits of Corn :

Corn is a body building food.

1. Corn is helpful in kidney problems including renal dysfunction. Eat everyday a soft and boiled corn. For other kidney problem; boil 4 tsp. of cornsilk in 21/2 cups of water for 20 mins. Strain and allow to cool. Drink ½ cup every 4 hours.
2. Corn bran is a heart protector, when eaten everyday it can lower cholesterol in the body. The soluble fiber in corn binds with cholesterol in bile from the liver. It then passes from the body taking the cholesterol with it.
3. Cornstarch can prevent diaper rash.

Other Cases wherein Corn is Beneficial :

• Anemia
• Constipation
• Gout - boil 2 fresh cobs in 4 cups of water for 45 minutes, then strain and allow to cool. Place in the refrigerator. Drink one cup three times a day. Once there is relief, reduce your intake to one cup a day.

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

• Vitamin A : 390 I.U.
• Vitamin B : Thiamine .15 mg.;
• Niacin : 1.7 mg.
• Vitamin C : 12 mg.
• Calcium : 9 mg.
• Phosphorus : 120 mg.
• Fat : 1.2 gm.
• Carbohydrates : 20.5 gm.
• Protein : 3.7 gm.
• Calories : 92