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Vegetable - Turnip - Health Benefits

Turnip

1. Anti-oxidant :Turnip tops very dense in nutrition profile of vitamins and minerals. benefiting anti-oxidant properties.
2. Prevent retinal detachment :Zea-xanthin, an important dietary carotenoid, is selectively absorbed into the retinal macula lutea in the eyes where it is thought to provide antioxidant and protective light-filtering functions. Thus, it helps prevent retinal detachment and offer protection against "age-related macular degeneration related macular degeneration disease" (ARMD) in the elderly.
3. Cancer Prevention :Turnips contain a category of phytonutrients -- substances in plant foods that improve health but are not essential to life -- called indoles. Indoles in turnips may reduce your risk for lung and colorectal cancers, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. A tissue culture study published in the March 2012 issue of the "International Journal of Oncology" found that brassinin, a type of indole compound, killed human colon cancer cells. Researchers noted that their experiment was the first to determine the particular stage of cancer cell growth that the turnip compound affected.
4. Glucose Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits :Turnip sprouts provide high levels of glucosinolates, sulfur-containing compounds that may help protect against some forms of cancer and provide anti-fungal, antibacterial and anti-parasitic benefits.
5. Healthy mucus membranes :The top greens are one of the highest vitamin A sources in the plant kingdom. 100 g leaves provide 11587 IU or 386% of RDA. Vitamin A is required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin and is essential for vision. Foods rich in this vitamin are known to offer protection against lung and oral cavity cancers.
6. Oxygen-free radicals :100 g of fresh leaves contain 60 mg or 100% of daily-recommended levels of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a moderately powerful water-soluble antioxidant, which helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygen-free radicals.
7. Metabolism :This leafy vegetable is notably good in many B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, folate (48% of RDA/100g), niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, pantothenic acid, etc., that are essential to the body as part of co-enzymes during the metabolism in the body.
8. Alzheimer's disease :Again, they are among the top vegetable sources for vitamin-K; 100 g provides 251 ug of this vitamin that is about 209% of recommended intake. Vitamin K has potential role bone health by promoting osteotrophic (bone formation and strengthening) activity. Adequate vitamin-K levels in the diet help limiting neuronal damage in the brain; thus, has established role in the treatment of patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
9. Red blood cell formation :Its leaves are also rich source of minerals like magnesium, copper, calcium, sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure by countering effects of sodium. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, super oxide dismutase. Iron is required for cellular oxidation and red blood cell formation.
10. Cardiovascular diseases :Turnip greens are finest sources of essential vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that can offer protection from vitamin A deficiency, osteoporosis, iron-deficiency anaemia, and believed to protect from cardiovascular diseases and possibly from colon cancers.
11. Safety :Turnips and top greens are generally very safe, including in pregnant women.
12. Prevent constipation :Useful source of fibre, including soluble dietary fibres that help control blood cholesterol levels and helps prevent constipation.
13. Treatment of Torn Feet :External use of turnip helps in the treatment of torn feet. For this purpose, you can take about 12 turnips along with their leaves and boil them in water. Before going to bed, soak your feet in this boiled water along with turnips for 10 minutes and also rub some turnips on the torn skin of your feet. Doing this regularly for 3 days will make your feet soft and repair your skin. Turnip leaves will help to eliminate wrinkles on the feet.
14. Brightens Your Skin :Frequent intake of turnips keeps your skin bright and smooth. The high content of vitamins A and C helps in maintaining healthy and radiant skin.
15. Prevents Body Odour :Body odour is a common problem, particularly in the summer months. Turnip juice is quite beneficial in getting rid of body odour. Drinking turnip juice is generally good for health and also helps to avoid body odour.
16. Cures Asthma :The anti-inflammatory properties of turnips can be attributed to their high content of vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant. These properties are effective in curing asthma and curbing the symptoms of asthma. Studies have proved that giving turnips to asthmatic patients can lessen wheezing.
17. Strengthens the Immune System :Turnip root plays an important role in the proper functioning of the body’s immune system. The beta-carotene content in turnips helps the body in producing healthy membranes.
18. Eye Health :Turnip greens are a rich source of lutein, a carotenoid that promotes eye health and prevents ocular diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts.
19. Bone Health :Turnips are an important source of calcium and potassium which are vital for healthy bone growth and maintenance. Regular consumption of turnip inhibits joint damage, risk of osteoporosis and the incidence of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is also an excellent source of calcium, a mineral that supports the body’s production of connective tissues.
20. Lung Health :The carcinogens present in cigarette smoke cause vitamin A deficiency, resulting in lung inflammation, emphysema and other lung problems. The vitamin A contained in turnip greens helps in maintaining healthy lungs by counteracting this defect.
21. Aids in Digestion :The high fibre content in turnip greens supports the body’s digestive system. Research has proved that glucosinolates may also help the stomach process bacteria like Helicobacter pylori.
22. Prevents Atherosclerosis :Too many free radicals in the body cause oxidation of bad cholesterol and clumping of platelets in our body, thus leading to atherosclerosis, a condition that damages the blood vessels. Vitamins E, C and beta carotene in turnip roots and greens are excellent antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body. Thus, regular consumption of turnips prevents the development and progression of this condition.

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Vegetable - Turnip - Allergies

Turnip

1. Side effects and Safety profile:
   • The roots and top greens contain small amount oxalic acid (0.21 g per 100 g), a naturally-occurring substance found in some vegetables belonging to Brassica family, which may crystallize as oxalate stones in the urinary tract in some people. It is therefore, those with known oxalate urinary tract stones may have to avoid eating them. Adequate intake of water is advised to maintain normal urine output in these individuals to minimize the stone risk.

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Vegetable - Ginger - Nutrition Facts

Ginger

Vitamins & Minerals :

Vitamins	Vitamins available are Folates, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Pyridoxine, Vitamin-A, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E and Vitamin-K.
Minerals	Minerals available are Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus and Zinc.

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Vegetable - Ginger - Health Benefits

Ginger

1. Flatulence/wind :Pound a piece of fresh ginger and boil with a cup of water and add a little honey to taste. Drink it twice a day to let off the wind trapped in the intestinal tract.
2. Digestive disorder : Mix a teaspoonful of young ginger juice with one teaspoonful each of fresh lime juice and fresh mint juice with some honey to taste in a glass of water. Drink to relieve heartburn, indigestion, nausea and vomiting. Especially helpful after a big meaty meal.
3. Fatigue :Slice a piece of ginger into disks and boil it with a big glass of water. Add a piece of cinnamon bark, bring to boil and then cover it for about half an hour till it turns to golden colour. Drink it to relieve fatigue when recovering from fever. It also relieves muscle pain and soreness.
4. Medicinal values :
   • Ginger root slices, boiled in water with lemon or orange juice, and honey, is a popular herbal drink in ayurvedic medicine to relieve common cold, cough, and sore throat.
   • Its extraction is used as a vehicle to mask bitterness and after-taste in traditional ayurvedic preparations.
   • Gingerols increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract and have analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Studies have shown that it may help reduce nausea caused by motion sickness or pregnancy and may relieve migraine.
5. Morning sickness : A teaspoonful of young ginger juice with some honey will also help alleviate morning sickness, sea or motion sickness, dizziness and even nausea caused by chemotherapy or anaesthesia.
6. Anti-coagulant :Add ginger in most of your cooking or add a teaspoonful of young ginger juice in your beverages to enjoy the anticoagulant properties of ginger. It helps make blood platelets less sticky which in turn reduces your risk of atherosclerosis.
7. Impotency :Believe it or not! Mix a teaspoonful of young ginger juice to a half-boiled egg and a teaspoonful of honey. Take this concoction on an empty stomach, every night for a month. It helps to counter impotency, premature ejaculation and increase sperm count.
8. Cold :Cut up a small piece of old ginger and boil it with a small cup of pure drinking water. Add some green tea leaves if you wish. Strain and drink when hot. Effective if you also have fever resulting from the cold. You may also drink this concoction if you feel a cold coming.
9. Cough : Drink ginger juice with raw honey three to four times a day for a bad throat. It is soothing and helps clear up phlegm. If it’s a dry cough, use the young ginger. If there is phlegm, use the old ginger.
10. Inflammation : The anti-inflammatory (gingerols) and anti-oxidant properties in ginger help relieve various inflammatory disorders like gout, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It provides substantial relief in pain caused by inflammation and help decrease swelling and morning stiffness.
11. Aphrodisiac effect :A natural aphrodisiac, this might be the better substitute to viagra! Drink hot ginger tea (by mixing ginger juice, hot water and raw honey) after a not-too-heavy meal and see it work!
12. Menstruation disorder :Pound a piece of young ginger and boil with a cup of water and add a little honey to taste. Drink it hot two or three times a day for a month. The pain-relieving and anti-cramping compounds in ginger effectively help relieve painful menstruation cramps (dysmenorrhoea). In the absence of menstruation in women in the reproductive age (amenorrhoea), this concoction can also help induce menstruation.
13. Pain killer : Ginger juice makes an excellent pain killer, even when applied externally. In headache, apply ginger juice to the forehead. With toothache, apply it to the external area either on the cheek or jaw area.
14. Fever :young ginger brings down body temperature as in the case of fever. Whereas the old (dryer) ginger brings up the body temperature as in the case of a cold and suitable during winter. When going on an extended juice feasting,
15. Other benefits :
    • May prevent motion sickness.
    • Can help to quell nausea
    • Ginger wine may help to relieve menstrual cramps.
    • May reduce inflammation of arthritis and lupus.

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Vegetable - Ginger - Allergies

Ginger

1. Side effects :
   • Raw or candied ginger may irritate oral tissue and other mucous membranes.
   • Ginger stimulates many secretary glands in the body; it has "sialogogic" effect (increases salivary juice secretion in the mouth) on salivary glands; increase bile secretion and its release. Therefore, the root may be contraindicated in patients with history of gallstones.
   • Ginger root is also known to potentiate the toxicity of anti-coagulant drug warffarin, resulting in severe bleeding.
2. Caution :
   • Do not give ginger juice to young children, or honey to infants!
   • Fresh ginger juice is very potent as it contains high levels of active enzymes and substances. Only a teaspoonful is needed to feel its efficacy in treating disorders.
   • Ginger juice is spicy, so go slow with it if you are not used to its spiciness. The side effects of taking ginger juice could be flatulence and uncontrollable burping. This doesn’t mean that the juice causes gas, but rather that the consumption causes the body to release trapped gas in your intestinal tract.
   • More does not mean better. Ginger does contain moderate amounts of oxalate. Individuals with a history of oxalate-containing kidney stones should avoid over-consuming ginger or its juice.

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Vegetable - Beet Root - Other Tips

Beet root

1. Selection :
   • In the store, choose fresh, bright, firm textured beets with rich flavour and uniform size. Avoid those with slump looking or soft in consistency, over-mature and large. Whenever possible, go for organic to get maximum health benefits.
   • In the farmer markets, often times the roots with intact top greens put for sale. If you are buying whole vegetable, severe tops from its root as soon as possible since, they rob moisture and nutrition from the roots.
2. Preparation and serving methods :
   • In addition to its crispy root, fresh tender top leaves and stems are also used for the preparation of recipes.
   • To prepare, gently scrub and wash the roots in clean running water before use in order to remove sand, soil, and dust. Peel the tough outer layer using a vegetable peeler. Cut the root into chunks, squares, or thin slices as you may desire.
3. Storage :Beetroot, however, can be kept in the refrigerator set at high relative humidity for few weeks.
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Vegetable - Beet Root - Nutrition Facts

Beet root

Nutrition Facts :Nutrition plays a vital role in one's life and has become an essential entity in human life and of course those who follow regular diet for a healthy body and healthy mind.

Table listed below displays Beet root vegetable nutrition values such as Nutrients, Vitamins , Electrolytes, Minerals and Phyto-nutrients in individual proportions.

Nutrition of Beet root

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Nutrition	Sno	Principle	Nutrient value	% of RDA
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Nutrients
	1	Energy	43 cal	2%
	2	Carbohydrates	9.56 g	7%
	3	Protein	1.61 g	1%
	4	Total Fat	0.17 g	0.50%
	5	Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
	6	Dietary Fiber	2.80 g	7%
Vitamins
	1	Folates	109 µg	27%
	2	Niacin	0.334 mg	2%
	3	Pantothenic acid	0.155 mg	3%
	4	Pyridoxine	0.067 mg	5%
	5	Riboflavin	0.057 mg	4%
	6	Thiamine	0.031 mg	2.50%
	7	Vitamin A	33 IU	1%
	8	Vitamin C	4.9 mg	8%
	9	Vitamin E	0.04 mg	0.50%
	10	Vitamin K	0.2 µg	0%
Electrolytes
	1	Sodium	78 mg	5%
	2	Potassium	325 mg	7%
Minerals
	1	Calcium	16 mg	1.50%
	2	Copper	0.075 mg	8%
	3	Iron	0.80 mg	10%
	4	Magnesium	23 mg	6%
	5	Manganese	0.329 mg	14%
	6	Zinc	0.35 mg	3%
Phyto nutrients
	1	Carotene-ß	20 µg	--
	2	Betaine	128.7 mg	--
	3	Lutein-zeaxanthin	0 µg	--

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Vegetable - Beet Root - Health Benefits

Beet root

1. Reduces blood pressure and risk of Heart attacks :Research has shown that beetroot can help reduce blood pressure as well as its associated risks such as heart attacks and strokes. This is because the high content of nitrates in beetroot produce a gas called nitric oxide in the blood which widens blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. A daily dose of 250ml of beetroot juice or 1 to 2 cooked beetroot (approx. 100g) can help dramatically reduce blood pressure and its associated risks. For more information on heart health, help, facts and lifestyle advice, visit the British Heart Foundation.
2. Stabilises blood sugar :Beetroot is virtually fat free and low in calories. Although it has a 'medium' GI (Glycaemic Index) of 64, It has an extremely low GL (Glycaemic Load) of 2.9 which means it's converted into sugars very slowly and therefore helps to keep blood sugar levels stable.
3. Helps slow progression of dementia :High content of nitrates in beetroot may also help fight the progression of dementia, as nitric oxide in the blood (produced by the nitrates in beetroot) also helps increase blood flow to the brain. Beetroot's folic acid may also play a part as studies suggest it can help protect against Alzheimer's and dementia.
4. Lowers cholesterol :Beetroot contains soluble fibre, which has also been shown to have cholesterol lowering capabilities. It also contains carotenoids and flavonoids, which help prevent LDL or "bad" cholesterol from being oxidised and deposited in the arteries.
5. Boost Your Stamina :If you need a boost to make it through your next workout, beet juice may again prove valuable. Those who drank beet juice prior to exercise were able to exercise for up to 16 percent longer.4 The benefit is thought to also be related to nitrates turning into nitric oxide, which may reduce the oxygen cost of low-intensity exercise as well as enhance tolerance to high-intensity exercise.
6. Reduces risk of osteoporosis :Beetroot contains the mineral silica. This helps the body to utilise calcium, which is important for musculo-skeletal health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis
7. Anti-Cancer Properties :The powerful phyto-nutrients that give beets their deep crimson colour may help to ward off cancer. Research has shown that beetroot extract reduced multi-organ tumor formations in various animal models when administered in drinking water, for instance, while beetroot extract is also being studied for use in treating human pancreatic, breast, and prostate cancers.
8. Rich in Valuable Nutrients and Fibre :Beets are high in immune-boosting vitamin C, fibre, and essential minerals like potassium (essential for healthy nerve and muscle function) and manganese (which is good for your bones, liver, kidneys, and pancreas). Beets also contain the B vitamin folate, which helps reduce the risk of birth defects.
9. Powerful antioxidant properties :Betacyanin, the pigment that gives beetroot its colour, is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants are believed to help reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, in turn protecting artery walls and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
10. Treats anaemia and fatigue :Beetroot's iron content means it's good for those with anaemia and fatigue.
11. Folic acid :Beetroot contains folic acid which is essential for normal tissue growth. Folic acid is crucial to the development of a baby's spinal cord during the first three months of pregnancy and can help prevent spinal cord defects such as spina bifida. Beetroot also contains iron so is a fab pick-me-up for mums-to-be suffering from fatigue during pregnancy. Expectant mums must remember though that cooked beetroot has lower levels of folic acid than raw beetroot. For more information on the importance of folic acid during pregnancy, visit the NHS website. For more information on foods containing folic acid see Bounty's Folic Acid Factfile.
12. Detoxification Support :The betalin pigments in beets support your body's Phase 2 detoxification process, which is when broken down toxins are bound to other molecules so they can be excreted from your body. Traditionally, beets are valued for their support in detoxification and helping to purify your blood and your liver.

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Vegetable - Beet Root - Allergies

Beet root

1. Fever, Chills, and Rashes :
   • Although these side effects are infrequently reported, some people have reported experiencing fever, chills, and rashes after consuming beet juice. If you think you're suffering these effects from drinking beet juice, stop drinking it. If the problem persists, see a doctor. Rashes may indicate an allergy.
   • Sometimes detoxification and cleansing creates temporary symptoms such as a low fever or chills. This is one possible explanation of why beet juice may create this side effect. If it improves cellular respiration as conventional science states, one possible theory is that the cells are better capable of releasing stored waste, and if many cells release waste at once, it can cause slight flu-like symptoms. Of course, you could really have the flu, or possibly another illness, so if the symptoms persist after stopping the beet juice, see your physician.
2. Vocal Cord Problems :A feeling of tightness in the throat or trouble speaking can be a side effect of drinking too much beet juice. Most sources state that drinking beet juice in conjunction with apple juice or other fresh vegetable juices in a vegetable juice cocktail seems to prevent this unusual and infrequent side effect.

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Vegetable - Lettuce - Other Tips

Lettuce

1. Selection :
   • In the store, choose leaves that feature crispy outlook, bright in colour. Avoid sunken leaves with spots or discolouration.
   • Each variety of lettuce features a unique keeping quality; hence, different methods should be applied while its storing. Romaine and loose leaf-lettuces should be washed, and any excess water removed before storing inside the refrigerator. On the othe rhand, Butter-head need not have to be washed before storing.
2. Lettuce Combinations :Lettuce juice is best extracted using a gear juicer to get the most nutrition out of it. It blends very well with carrot, tomato, celery, fennel and artichoke.
3. Storage :
   • Pack them in a plastic bag or keep inside the refrigerator. Romaine Lettuce will stay fresh for up to seven days whereas, Butter-head Lettuce and loose leaf-types would be for two to three days.
4. Safety :Pesticides are commonly used in lettuce crops. The most common pesticides found in the leaves are organ-phosphorous, Permethrin, etc. Wash them thoroughly in cold water before consumption. However, the organic forms are believed to be free from these toxins and safe for consumption.
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Vegetable - Lettuce - Nutrition Facts

Lettuce

Vitamins & Minerals :

Vitamins	Vitamins available are Folates, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E-α and Vitamin-K.
Minerals	Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus and Zinc.
Electrolytes	Sodium and Potassium.

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Vegetable - Lettuce - Health Benefits

Lettuce

1. Constipation : Thanks to its high fibber content, lettuce and its juice can help stimulate the function and motility of the intestinal tract, relieve constipation and cleanse the colon.
2. Anaemia :Lettuce contains a relatively high amount of chlorophyll and iron, which are essential for the synthesis of haemoglobin in blood red cells.
3. Sedation : Lettuce latex has been used for centuries by physicians as a substitute for opium, due to its natural sedative and painkilling properties. Today its medicinal use is limited to treat sleep disorders, nervous excitability, anxiety and restlessness, especially in children and elderly persons. Drink a glass of lettuce and celery juice an hour before bedtime to have a restful night’s sleep. Also helpful whenever you feel anxious or nervous, to keep yourself calm and relaxed.
4. Helps Weight Loss :
   • Lettuce contains fibber and cellulose. Besides filling you up, fibber improves your digestion. Improving your digestion may not sound like a good thing for losing weight, but it is actually essential for long term weight control.
   • Fibber also helps remove bile salts from the body. When the body replaces these salts it breaks down cholesterol to do so. This is why lettuce is also good for your heart!
5. Anti-oxidant : Lettuce is rich in anti-oxidants, especially beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E. These substances help cleanse the body from toxins, prevent the damage caused by free-radicals, prevent premature aging and lower the risk of chronic diseases and cancer.
6. Sexual health:This is still a subject of debate. It is known that the opium-like substances found in lettuce latex can be used to cool sexual appetite. However, some researches have observed that lettuce milk also contains pro-sexual substances, that can help fight impotence when taken in large doses. Whether this is true or not, one thing is sure: drinking a lettuce juice can’t do much harm in this sense!
7. Hydration : Lettuce juice is an excellent source of hydration at the cellular level. They are refreshing, thirst-quenching and help rehydrates our cells and releasing toxins and harmful fats from our congested cells.
8. Unique nutrition :Lettuce contains unique nutrition that have “sedative” and “painkilling” properties which makes it an effective juice for treating sleep, anxiety and nervous disorders.
9. Bone health : There is evidence that lettuce has a protective effect on bone health, due to its high content in vitamin K which is required for the synthesis of osteocalcin, a bone protein which helps strengthen bone tissue. This bone protective action is particularly effective in preventing osteoporosis-related fractures in post-menopausal women and older adults. Lettuce is a good source of calcium and phosphorous, as well, which play a key role in bone structure and health.
10. Purifying : The purifying effect of lettuce is the result of the combined actions of anti-oxidants (which help neutralize harmful substances accumulate in the body), potassium (which promotes diuresis, thereby helping eliminate toxins from the body) and fibber (which helps cleanse the colon).
11. Cough :Lettuce juice contains anti-cough agents, which can help relieve irritable cough, as well as the symptoms of asthma and bronchitis.

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Vegetable - Sweet Corn - Other Tips

Sweet Corn

1. Selection :
   • Choose ears with green husks, fresh silks and tight rows of kernels.
   • Corn is a summer season crop in the temperate regions. However, it may be cultivated around the seasons in the tropical belt. In the US markets, fresh corn ears appear on the shelves by May and lasts until September. Fresh packs in the form of cobs or processed canned kernels may also be sold frozen in the markets all around the year. The cobs are generally available as yellow, white, or bi-colour seed types. One may also collect them from neighbourhood retailers or for even more enthusiasts may collect from the pick-your-own farms from the local farmers.
   • Fresh baby corns are usually come in small packages wrapped in plastic paper like button mushrooms. Choose to buy medium sized, firm, and fresh arrivals.
2. Cooking :To prepare, organic produce would not necessitate washing. Just remove the husk and silk and used as a vegetable. However, you may wash the de-husked cob in cold running water or dipping them in salt-water for about 15-20 minutes. Mop them dry using a paper towel.
3. Storage :
   • While buying, look for the well-formed ears with light green coloured tight husks and clean, just about dry golden-brown silks. Gently pull down the husk from the tip-end to check for colour as well as the milk-stage of kernels. You may buy fresh-husked cobs wrapped in plastic paper. Look for the harvest date; buy only if they are fresh as the kernels soon turn sugars to starch and lose their sweet, juicy flavor. Avoid if the husk is dry as it indicates the stock is old and hence out of flavour. Do not buy overtly matured cobs either.
   • Once at home, use them as early as possible. If you have to store, keep them inside the refrigerator, preferably along with its husk, to maintain flavour, taste, and moisture. They stay well for up to two to three days if stored at 90 percent humidity 32 °F.
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Vegetable - Sweet Corn - Nutrition Facts

Sweet Corn

Vitamins & Minerals :

Vitamins	Vitamins available are Folates, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
Minerals	Minerals available are Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium and Zinc

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Vegetable - Sweet Corn - Health Benefits

Sweet Corn

1. Valuable B-complex :It also contains good levels of some of the valuable B-complex group of vitamins such as thiamine, niacin, pantothenic acid, folates, riboflavin, and pyridoxine. Many of these vitamins function as co-factors to enzymes during substrate metabolism.
2. Gluten-free :Corn is gluten-free cereal and may be used safely much like rice, quinoa, etc., in celiac disease individuals.
3. Ferulic acids :Corn is a good source of phenolic flavonoid antioxidant, ferulic acid. Several research studies suggest that ferulic acid plays vital role in preventing cancers, ageing, and inflammation in humans.
4. Phyto-nutrition :Corn features high-quality phyto-nutrition profile comprising of dietary fibber, vitamins, and antioxidants in addition to moderate proportions of minerals. It is one of the finest source dietary fibbers; 100 g kernels provide 2 g or 5% of daily-requirement of dietary-fibber. Together with slow digesting complex carbohydrates; moderate amounts of fibber in the food regulate a gradual rise in blood sugar levels. However, corn, in line with rice, potato, etc., is one of the high glycemic index food items, limiting its role as the chief food ingredient in diabetes patients.
5. Important minerals :Further, it contains healthy amounts of some important minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, and manganese.
6. Antioxidants :Yellow variety corn has significant levels of phenolic flavonoid pigment antioxidants such as ß-carotenes, and lutein, xanthins and cryptoxanthin pigments along with vitamin A. 100 g fresh kernels provide 187 IU or 6% of daily-requirement of vitamin-A. Altogether; these compounds are required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes, skin and vision. Consumption of natural foods rich in flavonoids helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

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Vegetable - Sweet Corn - Allergies

Sweet Corn

1. Minor effects:
   • Although corn isn't fattening, it is a starchy vegetable, meaning it does contain carbohydrates. Consuming too many carbohydrates and overall calories can lead to weight and fat gain. If you're overweight, the American Dietetic Association encourages you to reduce your daily calorie intake by 500 to 1,000 calories per day for a weight loss of one to two pounds per week. The American Dietetic Association also reports that reducing carbohydrates rather than calories or fat may help with short-term weight loss, and reducing your carbohydrate intake results in a reduced overall energy intake, which is effective for weight and fat loss.
   • Corn allergies are seen in adults as well as in children. When a person becomes allergic to corn, his body develops antibodies against corn proteins. Therefore, as soon as the person consumes corn products or even inhales corn particles or pollen, the immune system reacts against it, which gives rise to allergic reactions on the body. As corn is consumed by a large number of people, the number of corn allergy cases is increasing.
   • Symptoms of corn allergy vary from very mild to severe ones. They are also found to differ from person to person. When a person is over sensitive to corn, consuming even a small quantity of corn can result in development of symptoms. Let us have a look at the minor symptoms of corn allergy.
     • Vomiting
     • Gas
     • Rash
     • Abdominal pain and bloating
     • Dizziness
     • Nausea
     • Itchy skin
     • Swelling of tongue and mouth
     • Fever
2. Major effects:Apart from these, sometimes severer symptoms are also observed. They include:
   • Diarrhoea
   • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
   • Allergic asthma
   • Mood swing
   • Arthritis
   • Sudden drop in blood pressure
   • Difficulty in breathing
   • Tightness in chest
   • Migraine headache

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