Corn flour in pp recipes, as well as benefits and harms for weight loss

What are the benefits of corn flour?

• Vitamin B1
  is part of the most important enzymes of carbohydrate and energy metabolism, providing the body with energy and plastic substances, as well as the metabolism of branched amino acids. A lack of this vitamin leads to serious disorders of the nervous, digestive and cardiovascular systems.
• Vitamin PP
  is involved in redox reactions of energy metabolism. Insufficient vitamin intake is accompanied by disruption of the normal condition of the skin, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system.
• Phosphorus
  takes part in many physiological processes, including energy metabolism, regulates acid-base balance, is part of phospholipids, nucleotides and nucleic acids, and is necessary for the mineralization of bones and teeth. Deficiency leads to anorexia, anemia, and rickets.
• Iron
  is part of proteins with various functions, including enzymes. Participates in the transport of electrons and oxygen, ensures the occurrence of redox reactions and activation of peroxidation. Insufficient consumption leads to hypochromic anemia, myoglobin deficiency atony of skeletal muscles, increased fatigue, myocardiopathy, and atrophic gastritis.
• Selenium
  is an essential element of the antioxidant defense system of the human body, has an immunomodulatory effect, and is involved in the regulation of the action of thyroid hormones. Deficiency leads to Kashin-Beck disease (osteoarthritis with multiple deformities of the joints, spine and limbs), Keshan disease (endemic myocardiopathy), and hereditary thrombasthenia.

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Energy value, or calorie content

- this is the amount of energy released in the human body from food during the digestion process. The energy value of the product is measured in kilocalories (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ) per 100 grams. product. The kilocalorie used to measure the energy value of food is also called a food calorie, so when caloric content is reported in (kilo)calories, the prefix kilo is often omitted. You can see detailed energy value tables for Russian products here.

The nutritional value

— content of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the product.

Nutritional value of food product

- a set of properties of a food product, in the presence of which the physiological needs of a person for the necessary substances and energy are satisfied.

Vitamins

, organic substances required in small quantities in the diet of both humans and most vertebrates. Vitamin synthesis is usually carried out by plants, not animals. A person's daily requirement for vitamins is only a few milligrams or micrograms. Unlike inorganic substances, vitamins are destroyed by strong heat. Many vitamins are unstable and are “lost” during cooking or food processing.

Corn bread without yeast

suitable for vegans

My slow country internet didn’t allow me to post a recipe for delicious vegetarian meatballs today, no matter how hard I tried.

And they also say that the mobile Internet in Russia is developing by leaps and bounds... Why, yeah... not only does it catch in one corner, it’s also slow, like a turtle under sleeping pills. In general, I'm furious here.

But a multicooker has finally arrived at our dacha! And now I bake all kinds of pies and cupcakes almost every day and I can’t stop. The recipes for manna with kefir and lean charlotte have already been tested in the miracle unit - they turned out just fine. Next up is gorgeous yeast-free cornbread - soft, crumbly and completely vegan. Are we baking?

For cornbread without yeast we will need:

• 2 cups corn flour;
• 1 cup wheat flour;
• 2 tsp baking powder;
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil;
• 2 tbsp. sweet syrup;
• 2 cups almond (or other vegan) milk;
• 2 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar;
• 1/2 tsp. salt.

According to American tradition, we start by mixing all the dry ingredients: two types of flour, baking powder and salt.

Now it's time for the liquid components. Mix almond milk with lemon juice, add butter, syrup and mix well again.

We combine the first with the second: pour the resulting oil mixture into the corn-wheat mix. The result is a cornbread batter that's unexpectedly runny, like pancake batter. It's OK. Everything is going as it should :))

Lightly grease a bread pan or multicooker bowl with oil and pour the dough into it.

The oven recipe calls for the cornbread to spend 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180°C. It took 65 minutes to cook in my slow cooker. No matter how many minutes there are, sooner or later they will expire.

What's next? We take it out, cool it, cut it into pieces, smile and are not angry with anyone else, except for the mobile operators who bypass our village... no, no, we are not angry with anyone else! We still have wonderful cornbread, but they don't. Know ours! Bon appetit!

In 100 gr. dishes:

Corn flour: composition and CBJU, benefits and harms, use in cooking

Corn flour is a dietary product with a rich chemical composition. It does not contain gluten, so doctors recommend giving preference to it when choosing products for preparing tasty and healthy dishes. The introduction of this flour into the diet has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, strengthens the nervous system and improves digestion.

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Regular consumption of dishes made from corn flour increases brain activity, normalizes blood pressure and reduces the risk of developing malignant tumors of the colon. Flour promotes weight loss, as it effectively satisfies the feeling of hunger and saturates the body for a long time, allowing you to reduce the amount of food consumed during the day.

Corn flour contains vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for the human body. 100 g of flour contains up to 23% of the daily requirement for vitamin B1, 15% of the requirement for vitamin PP, 13% of the daily requirement of phosphorus and 15% of iron. In addition to the listed chemicals, the product is also rich in vitamins A, B, calcium, potassium, magnesium, saturated fatty acids and antioxidants.

Wholemeal corn flour is included in the list of dietary products recommended by doctors and nutritionists for use for weight loss.

In order for flour dishes to be beneficial for weight loss, it is necessary to monitor the energy and nutritional value of the food consumed.

The table shows the calorie content and BJU of the product per 100 grams:

The beneficial properties of corn flour for human health are as follows:

1. 1. Dietary fiber improves the functioning of the digestive system and accelerates the process of cleansing the intestines from accumulations of waste and toxins.
2. 2. Vitamin B1 improves cognitive abilities and increases readiness to learn. Vitamin deficiency in the body manifests itself in the form of the following symptoms: irritability, increased fatigue, poor appetite, muscle weakness, etc.
3. 3. Iron promotes hematopoiesis, prevents anemia, ensures tissue respiration and supports the functioning of the thyroid gland. An increased need for iron is observed in children, pregnant women and the elderly. One of the main reasons for its deficiency in the body is an unbalanced diet.
4. 4. Phosphorus maintains the strength of the skeleton, ensures normal growth of cells and tissues, takes part in metabolism and maintains acid-base balance.
5. 5. Due to its low calorie content, baked goods made from corn flour can be included in the diet of a person losing weight. It saturates the body with energy and nutrients, the need for which increases during weight loss.
6. 6. For diabetes mellitus, doctors recommend introducing corn flour into the diet, since it is slowly broken down in the body, with virtually no effect on glucose levels. In summer, you can also include boiled corn in the diabetic menu. Preference should be given to young cobs: they contain the greatest amount of useful substances. With regular use, the product helps reduce blood sugar levels.
7. 7. Has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system, increases vascular elasticity and normalizes cholesterol levels.

In folk medicine, for high blood pressure, it is recommended to prepare a simple and effective medicine: 0.5 tbsp. flour pour 1 tbsp. water at room temperature. Infuse the medicinal drink for 24 hours, then strain. Take 2 tsp. before eating.

Some properties of corn flour can be harmful to human health if there are contraindications to its use:

• Tendency to form blood clots.
• Postoperative condition.
• Anorexia, poor appetite.
• Exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Pathologies of the gallbladder and liver.
• Tendency to diathesis.

Baking made from corn flour is widely used in cooking. Its use allows you to diversify the diet of a losing weight person and satisfy his gastronomic preferences.

Below are simple and delicious recipes that won't take much time to prepare.

KBJU of bread per 100 grams are presented in the table:

List of ingredients:

• corn flour – 250 ml;
• dates – 150 g;
• milk – 230 ml;
• butter – 10 g;
• Sunflower oil – 3 tbsp. l.;
• chicken egg – 1 pc.;
• baking powder for dough – 2 tsp;
• sugar – 1 tsp;
• lemon zest – 1 tsp.

Step-by-step preparation:

1. 1. Finely chop the dates, melt the butter in a water bath or in the microwave.
2. 2. Place dry ingredients in a deep bowl: flour, baking powder and sugar. Add sunflower and butter, egg, milk, dates and lemon zest to the dough. Stir all ingredients until smooth.
3. 3. Grease the baking pan with oil and pour in the dough evenly. Bake the bread for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.

KBZHU cookies per 100 g:

Grocery list:

• corn flour - 2 tbsp;
• baking powder – 1 tsp;
• sour cream 15% fat – 160 g;
• granulated sugar - 3 tbsp. l. for dough + a little for sprinkling;
• chicken egg – 1 pc.;
• vanillin - on the tip of a knife.

Step-by-step preparation:

1. 1. Beat the egg and sugar with a mixer into a fluffy light mass.
2. 2. Add sour cream, baking powder, vanillin and flour to the egg mixture. Mix all ingredients. The dough should be elastic. If it turns out loose, you need to add a little sour cream to it.
3. 3. Roll the dough into small balls and lightly press them with your palm so that they take on a round shape.
4. 4. Roll in granulated sugar on both sides.
5. 5. Line a baking tray with baking paper and place cookies on it. Bake for 18–20 minutes at 180 degrees.

Vitamins and minerals

Dry grains and flour contain very little or no vitamin C. The content of B vitamins is much richer. It should be borne in mind that these are mainly protein substances. When heated, 40–60% of their original amount remains.

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Table 1. Vitamins in flour made from maize grains (100 g):

Corn flour is rich in macro- and microelements. A lot of potassium - from 142 to 287 mg, phosphorus - from 99 to 200 mg, magnesium - from 26 to 100 mg. Relatively little sodium - from 1 to 7 mg, calcium - from 1.5 to 3 mg.

Among the microelements, one can note increased amounts of iron - from 0.5 to 2.4 mg, zinc - from 0.6 to 2.2 mg, selenium - up to 15.5 mcg. Contains copper, fluorine, iodine, manganese, and sometimes gold.

Vitamin B1 is involved in the formation of amino acids and enzymes, ensures the normal functioning of the nervous system, heart and blood vessels. B5 is necessary for the biosynthesis of hormones, enzymes, and glucose metabolism.

Tocopherols are antioxidants. Iron and copper are needed for hematopoiesis and the prevention of anemia; phosphorus, magnesium and calcium - for bones and normal metabolism.

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Treatments based on the product

For hypertension (high blood pressure)

Ingredients:

• coarse corn flour - half a glass;
• boiled water at room temperature – 1 cup.

Cooking method:

Pour water over the flour and leave for 24 hours. Strain the resulting solution and take 2 tbsp. l. before every meal. The course of treatment is 2 months. During this time, in most patients, the course of hypertension becomes more stable, and sudden changes in pressure stop.

Mom claims that her health has improved over the past month (she confidently drinks this water every day). Dad is generally delighted - his upper “working” pressure has always never dropped below 150, and when he started drinking this remedy, his pressure was stable at 140/90!

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Calorie table for different types of flour

The calorie content of flour and BJU (proteins/fats/carbohydrates) varies depending on the type of product.

To select low-fat flour that is suitable for diabetics or obese patients, it is necessary to consider the beneficial properties

Common types with nutritional value:

Low-calorie varieties are bird cherry and spelled. If you are more used to wheat, it is recommended to use the whole grain variety.

How to make the dough?

To prepare flour products, corn (gluten-free) flour can be used instead of the usual wheat flour. But in this case, during cooking, nuances appear that need to be taken into account in order to make the dough correctly.

For pancakes

To prepare pancakes you will need standard ingredients: 1 glass of milk (240-250 ml), 1 glass of corn flour, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil, sugar and salt to taste.

For dumplings and dumplings

To prepare dough for dumplings and dumplings, you need to mix corn flour with some other type or add a little starch (potato starch).

For the dough you will need 2 tbsp. flour, 0.5 tbsp. starch, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp. water and salt. The dough is kneaded in the usual manner, the amount of water and corn flour is adjusted depending on what kind of dough is obtained (tight or liquid).

For pies

To prepare the dough for the pie, you will need 400 ml of milk, 320 g of corn flour, 240 g of sugar, 150 ml of vegetable oil, 3 eggs, 1 tsp. baking powder and salt to taste.

Mix flour, sugar, milk and butter in a saucepan, then thicken the mixture over low heat for 10 minutes with constant stirring.

After the dough has cooled, you can add eggs and baking powder. All ingredients are thoroughly beaten with a mixer.

For pizza

It is not possible to prepare a pizza base with corn flour alone, since it does not contain gluten, so you need to add wheat flour.

For the dough you will need water, corn grits (finely ground) and wheat grits in a ratio of 3 to 1, respectively, vegetable oil, baking powder and salt.

After all the ingredients are mixed and kneaded, you need to let the dough rest for half an hour.

Custard

Making choux pastry from corn flour is very easy. To do this you will need water, butter, eggs at room temperature and flour.

Place oil on the bottom of the pan, fill it with water and bring to a boil. As soon as the water boils, you need to remove the pan from the stove, immediately add the required amount of corn flour and stir vigorously until smooth.

When the dough has cooled to room temperature, beat the eggs in a separate bowl, which then need to be gradually introduced into the dough (in several approaches). The dough should be soft and elastic to the touch.

Sand

To prepare shortcrust pastry, you will need to mix corn flour with rice or wheat flour. In all other respects, the cooking technology remains standard: https://ydoo.info/recipe/pesochnoe-testo-na-smetane.html.

Puff

You can make puff pastry from corn flour, but use xanthan (a thickener). Dough using yeast is softer and airier, without yeast it is crispier and healthier.

Yeast

To prepare flaky yeast dough from corn flour, use a thickener or wheat flour. You can use any yeast you wish. Thickener and yeast are added according to the instructions on the package.

Technology for preparing yeast dough: https://ydoo.info/recipe/sloenoe-testo-dlya-kruassanov.html.

Yeast-free

To prepare yeast-free puff pastry, add 1 tsp to 300 ml of ice water. nine percent vinegar. One chicken egg is beaten in there and half a teaspoon of salt is added. The ingredients are mixed, after which sifted wheat flour (about 600 grams) is gradually introduced. The kneaded dough should be elastic, but at the same time soft and pliable; it should not stick to your hands.

Next, layers are formed in the dough. To do this, it is divided into 2 parts and each is rolled out into a layer and each of them is greased with oil (about 200 grams are needed in total). Then both layers are combined and rolled into a roll. The roll is rolled into a snail. The dough is then placed in the freezer for 15 minutes, after which it is applied and rolled out with a rolling pin. The dough is then placed in an envelope and frozen for future use or for baking.

The general recipe for making puff pastry is standard for any type of flour. Xanthan is added to the flour immediately (if it is not in the composition), during the first stages of cooking.

What flour is good for diabetics and those losing weight?

To choose low-fat flour suitable for patients with diabetes or obesity, you need to consider the beneficial properties:

• soy – contains protein, strengthens bone and cartilage tissue, muscle corset;
• corn - contains vitamins A and E, improves bile flow, stabilizes the gastrointestinal tract, makes the vessels and arteries of the heart muscle strong and durable;
• buckwheat – stabilizes the amount of glucose in the blood;
• oatmeal – lowers cholesterol, normalizes stomach function;
• flaxseed – cleanses of decay products, toxins, starts accelerated food processing, promotes weight loss;
• coconut – accelerates the breakdown of fat cells, gives a feeling of fullness and suppresses hunger, fights constipation and stabilizes the gastrointestinal tract;
• almond – lowers cholesterol, triggers the body’s natural production of insulin, cleanses the kidneys, protects blood vessels, prevents the absorption and deposition of carbohydrates.

Advice! It is recommended to exclude wheat variety from the diet, replacing it with whole grain bran.

Possible harm and contraindications

Corn flour belongs to a number of neutral products that do not contain substances that can cause allergies or illness. It can be used when preparing dishes for the elderly, adults, children and infants. However, there are a number of exceptions:

1. Corn flour should be excluded from the diet of people with individual intolerance to the product.
2. It is prohibited to use during periods of exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as for people with stomach ulcers.
3. The product thickens the blood, so it is prohibited for people diagnosed with thrombosis.
4. Before using the product, people with liver and gallbladder diseases should consult a doctor, because in some situations it is not clear whether the use will be beneficial or harmful.

Healthy and healing corn flour

What foods should you limit?

Diabetics should avoid white flour as it contains a lot of calories. From a dietary point of view, this variety is considered the least useful, since it inhibits digestion and complicates the digestion of food.

Note! Despite the lower calorie content of whole grain flour, it contains the same starch. Therefore, even limiting it in the daily diet will lead to increased blood sugar and weight gain.

Rice flour, although it contains many microelements, is not considered healthy due to the presence of dietary fiber. Therefore, its amount in the diet must be reduced to a minimum, replacing it with species that are valuable from the point of view of healthy nutrition.

Nutritional value and calorie content

Included in the category of products containing high amounts of carbohydrates. Therefore, despite all the beneficial qualities of corn flour, consumption of this product should be limited.

The calorie content of corn flour is 331 kcal per 100 grams.

• Carbohydrates consisting of 72.1%,
• proteins 7.2%,
• fat 1.5%.
• 4.4% comes from dietary fiber.
• Water makes up 14%.
• 0.8% ash content.

People who watch their diet try not to exceed the norm of 100 grams of flour per day, otherwise the body may become oversaturated with carbohydrates.

Whole grain corn flour

Why is white wheat flour harmful?

Wheat flour does more harm than good. Regardless of the variety, it does not exclude dietary fiber, affects health and leads to weight gain.

This simple, refined product contains gluten, a protein derivative of gluten, which glues the contents of cereals together and causes diseases.

Note! With regular consumption of dough made from premium flour, people may eventually develop celiac disease, that is, gluten intolerance, for this reason it is important to reduce the frequency of their use and monitor nutrition.

The gluten content will depend on the variety and grinding of the product: usually it is higher in premium varieties.

"Makropoulos remedy" for aging

Corn kernels are a rich source of compounds that strengthen the immune system. Fans of dishes prepared with cereal flour are less likely to suffer from colds and infectious diseases.

Vitamin E, provitamin A, and some mineral components of corn have antioxidant properties. With regular inclusion of the product in the menu, the rate of brain aging slows down (by about 5–10% per year).

Important! Cornmeal dishes, when consumed regularly, maintain youthful and healthy skin, beautiful hair and nails.

Independent studies conducted in recent decades have confirmed the ability of corn to reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body. Data have emerged on the possibility of preventing cancer thanks to the carotenoid beta-cryptoxanthin. The risk of developing tumors is reduced.

How to replace white wheat flour?

A beneficial solution for the daily menu of diabetics is the complete exclusion of the product, but often most patients are not capable of such sacrifices.

Different types of flour

An alternative in this case would be to replace wheat flour with healthy types:

• spelled;
• spelt;
• coarse buckwheat;
• bran;
• cereals;
• airy cookies and bread.

Instead of traditional white flour, it is recommended to purchase coarsely ground wallpaper, which is suitable for baking baked goods and unsweetened cookies.

Tuscan fluffy corn pie

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Once upon a time in Italy, wheat flour was a scarce and expensive product. Especially during the Renaissance, but also in the 19th century, and again during World War II. After the discovery of America, Italy learned about a cheaper raw material from which flour could be obtained - corn. A little expensive wheat flour was added to the corn dough, and the result was soft, fluffy and very tasty bread. By adding sugar and raisins to the same dough, a delicious pie emerged. This is how “poor peasant’s cuisine” simply became haute cuisine – or haute cuisine. I offer one of the simple recipes for a very tasty corn pie with plums. I want to give this recipe to Lyudochka - Lyudmila Novoslova.

The healthiest flour is other types

Flour itself is high in calories, so people with diabetes or overweight are advised to consume a strictly limited amount of it per week.

The best option is considered to be up to 500 kcal per week. Useful varieties that are preferable to use instead of the classic type are buckwheat, spelled, oatmeal, rye and others.

Spelled or spelt

One of the purest and lightest whole grain varieties of the product. Made from wheat germ, it is rich in healthy protein and nutritious fiber.

The proteins in its composition differ in structure, are absorbed faster and do not provoke an allergic reaction. It is suitable for diabetics, allergy sufferers and those with complete gluten intolerance.

Peeled rye or wallpaper flour

It is considered the roughest and most sticky and does not undergo deep processing. Rye flour contains whole parts of the grains along with the shells.

Therefore, this variety is considered more beneficial for the body, it is digested and absorbed faster without complications, does not inhibit metabolism, and helps cleanse the body.

The content of minerals and trace elements in it is increased. A suitable option for baking homemade rye bread.

Coarse wheat wallpaper

This variety is different from the usual white flour; it is obtained from purified, natural whole wheat grains.

Note! There are 3 factories on the territory of the Russian Federation that produce flour of this type: the Solnechny agricultural complex, Belovodye and Diamant. When making a purchase, make sure that the packaging has a special eco-test sign.

This cooking method retains all the valuable vitamins and minerals found in regular flour, but at the same time reduces the gluten and starch content. Suitable for homemade lean and sweet baking.

Buckwheat flour

A dietary option for those who cannot do without baked goods. Made from buckwheat grain. Unlike other varieties, it contains the lowest percentage of starch and a fairly high content of vitamins.

Suitable for baking muffins, buns, pancakes and sweet pastries.

Oat flour

It has a pleasant taste and contains many nutrients. Thanks to its excellent taste and combination with other ingredients, it can easily replace the usual white flour.

Suitable for baking muffins, sweets, pancakes and many dietary dishes.

Corn flour

A natural source of protein, grains and valuable dietary fiber.

It saturates the body and has a beneficial effect on weight loss, allows you to cleanse the body of toxins, remove excess water, and speed up metabolism.

It does not contain gluten, so it is suitable for diabetics, allergy sufferers, overweight people and those suffering from celiac disease.

Flaxseed flour

This variety contains up to 30% fiber and is a source of healthy dietary fiber. Therefore, its use cleanses the body and stabilizes the functioning of the digestive organs and intestines.

This composition makes this variety one of the best for a healthy diet and getting rid of extra pounds.

Rice flour

It is rich in calcium, fluorine, and folic acid, so consuming rice flour will help gently cleanse the intestines and improve digestion.

Disadvantage: Excessive consumption leads to constipation. Therefore, it must be consumed in moderation.

Types and varieties

Depending on the color of corn used for grinding, the shade of flour may change:

• red flour – has a rich taste and is usually finely ground, mainly used for making polenta;
• blue flour is the sweetest of the varieties, it comes with a lilac or blue tint, and is used for making confectionery;
• white flour - sold in Africa and South America, as it is made from varieties of white corn that grow only there;
• Yellow flour is the most common type of flour due to the fact that yellow corn varieties have the highest level of adaptation to different climates.

For the production of corn flour, we usually use white grain varieties of dentate and semi-dentate corn, including waxy and siliceous. Three grades of flour are available for sale: single-grade fine flour with a flour yield of 75% (corresponding to the highest grade of wheat flour), coarse flour with a flour yield of 85% (corresponding to the first grade), and wallpaper with a plumb yield of 97% (corresponding to the second grade).

Types of corn flour:

• coarse/coarse grinding - is the most useful, since after processing it retains the largest amount of substances needed by the human body, it is used not only in cooking (for the formation of confectionery products), but also in the production of dietary products, as well as food for infants;
• medium grinding - as a rule, used in the creation of feed and preparations for animals, as well as in the production of alcohol;
• fine/fine grinding – used for baking baked goods, suitable for dietary and balanced nutrition.

Corn flour: beneficial and harmful properties of the product for the body

Corn flour is very actively used in cooking. This is due to the large number of useful substances it contains. Flour is obtained from different varieties of corn and used in baking muffins, breads, pancakes, and flatbreads. Its main feature is its low calorie content, especially for coarsely ground products, as well as the absence of gluten in its composition. Dishes made from corn flour are recommended for people who are overweight. It has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system and blood circulation, slows down aging and has a number of other beneficial properties.

There are two types of flour: white and yellow varieties. Their nutritional value is almost identical. This flour is obtained by grinding dried corn kernels. From this product you can prepare a large number of healthy dishes and baked goods: pancakes, muffins, cookies, pancakes, casseroles.

It is used as thickeners for sauces and soups. Baking from it turns out crumbly and light. Bread made from this product remains soft for a long time and does not change its pleasant taste. Food based on corn products is low in calories, but saturates the body well.

Corn flour has a rich composition of substances. It contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals:

• Minerals: iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, potassium.
• Vitamins: E, A, PP, B1.
• Amino acids: histidine, lysine, phenylalanine, arginine, tryptophan, leucine, valine, methionine, threonine, isoleucine.

It contains starch, dietary fiber, vegetable proteins and fatty acids.

The BJU of the product and calorie content per 100 g is as follows:

One of the features of this product is that it does not contain gluten, which allows patients with celiac disease to consume it without fear for their health. This disease is characterized by intolerance to a protein found in other cereals, such as wheat.

The beneficial properties of corn flour include:

In addition to these beneficial properties, the product has many others:

• Has a choleretic effect.
• Relieves kidney stones.
• Maintains acid-base balance in the human body.
• Helps maintain healthy teeth and bones.
• Helps form muscle tissue.
• Normalizes blood sugar levels.
• Helps in curing polio and epilepsy.

Dishes based on corn flour are recommended for consumption during pregnancy, as well as for children from one year of age.

There are some side effects, the appearance of which is provoked by the consumption of dishes containing this type of flour:

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During pregnancy and breastfeeding

Cornmeal dishes are a source of folic acid, which is vital for mothers and children. This is a useful addition to the menu of pregnant and breastfeeding women. Additionally, corn is high in iron and other minerals that are essential for preventing anemia. The product helps cope with swelling.

The fiber in corn flour “retains” calcium in the body, which is important during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The compounds that corn is rich in generally improve the reproductive system.

They are useful for various gynecological disorders. Regular consumption of cornmeal dishes improves the condition of women during menopause and menopause.