Sweetcorn Health Benefits

Sweetcorn is one of the vegetables promoted in the government 5-a-day initiative   to promote healthier living.

Sweetcorn is rich in Carbohydrates and Sugars and contains useful amounts of vitamins A, B3 (which supports metabolism, the nervous and digestive systems) and C. It also contains Folic Acid, Fibre and Protein.

Perhaps the most surprising is that it offers even greater health benefits when cooked. The Sweetcorn's antioxidant activity is significantly increased when cooked, helping to battle cancer, heart disease and protect against cataracts. (Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, August 2002)

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