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You can eat your corn and have your health eatrightconsult@yahoo.com T 08091276796 HE freshly harvested corn emits a mouthwatering aroma from the pot or roasting grill. When cooked with beans, it gives it an entirely different flavour, making beans consumption an unforgettable experience. Corn is a good source of energyproducing vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; heart-healthy folate and dietary fiber; and free radical-scavenging vitamin C and manganese. Antioxidant phytonutrients are provided by all varieties of corn. The exact phytonutrient combination, however, depends on the variety itself. Yellow corn is richer in carotenoids, especially lutein and zeaxanthin. The high amount of fiber present in corn helps lower cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of colon cancer. Corn, if consumed in moderate quantities, has been seen to be beneficial for those suffering from diabetes. Being rich in folate, corn helps the generation of new cells, especially important before and during pregnancy. Those suffering from anemia have shown positive effects after consuming corn. The pantothenic acid present in corn helps with the physiological functions of the body. Owing to the presence of thiamin, corn has been said to help in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Corn has also been found to be helpful in treating kidney problems, including renal dysfunction. Regular consumption of corn, in moderate quantities, has been associated with better cardiovascular health. The beta-cryptoxanthin in corn makes it good for the health of the lungs and may
with Funke Oshifuye even help prevent lung cancer. The insoluble fibre present in corn makes it useful for people with digestive ailments like haemorrhoids and constipation. While corn is a staple vegetable for many people, some may worry about the effects of eating corn and being diabetic. Fortunately for people with diabetes, corn
is a nutrient-rich food classified as a starch on the Diabetes Food Pyramid, along with grains, potatoes, peas and beans. With a glycemic index (GI) of 42, corn is also classified as a low-GI food, meaning that corn raises blood sugar by a relatively small amount. The healthy effects of eating corn may be negated, however, by consuming the wrong type of corn products. The most common negative effects of eating corn products come from high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener made from corn and commonly found in processed foods. A combination of glucose and fructose, high fructose corn syrup may not raise blood sugar level as much as regular sugar
does, but unlike glucose, fructose does not stimulate the release of insulin or the hormone leptin, which triggers satiety. High fructose corn syrup, then, leaves people with diabetes in need of insulin to regulate blood sugar and unsatisfied with their meal or snack, resulting in the possibility of overeating. Eating canned corn with salt added, or adding table salt and butter to fresh corn, can cause people with diabetes to unconsciously consume unhealthy amounts of sodium and fat when eating corn with a meal. Butter and other fats should be eaten sparingly in a nutritious diet, so adding them to corn and other starches reduces the healthy benefits. Corn cannot cure any disease, but it has been used in managing celiac disease in children because it is free from gluten.
UNIPORT, PaxHerbals sign MoU on development of African medicine ISTORY was made recently when the Vice Chancellor of the University of PortHarcourt, UNIPORT, Prof. Joseph Ajienka, on behalf of the University, and Rev. Fr. Anselm Adodo, Director of PAX Herbal Clinic & Research Laboratories, PAXHERBALS, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, to collaborate in research activities towards the development of African Herbal Medicine and Alternative Therapies. Speaking during the formal signing of the agreement, the Vice Chancellor of UNIPORT, Prof. Joseph Ajienka says the philosophy of the MoU is to harness the unique strengths and experiences of the
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two institutions for the development of herbal therapies and healthcare. According to Ajienka, it will involve, among other things, a review of the curriculum on alternative medicine for undergraduate Pharmacy students in the University, with opportunity for practical training at the PAX Centre in Edo State. According to the terms of the agreement, both parties shall, as equal partners promote inter-institutional co-operation, science and knowledge exchange, establish and encourage mutually beneficial research studies and activities and exchange Research and Academic staff members for the purpose of training, research, teaching and presentation of special courses in
their fields of herbal therapies healthcare. Other terms of agreement include; sharing knowledge and expertise in herbal therapies and healthcare which involves the establishment of an outlet for displaying and sale of PaxHerbal products at the University of Portharcourt. However, in their remarks at the end of the signing ceremony, Prof. Ajienka and Father. Adodo re-affirmed their resolve to ensure that the partnership would bear practical fruits in the life of the society at large. PAXHERBALS is Nigeria’s most outstanding, science and research oriented and institutionised herbal therapies outfit
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