Does corn have a lot of pesticide residue? What anti-cancer substances does corn contain
A tech industry boss said that corn seed fertilizer is used poorly, that corn has a lot of pesticides, and that putting corn in hot pot turns the broth into poisonous soup, causing public panic. In fact, this is wrong. Because when corn sends out young tender ears, the ear picked from the top is baby corn, and the remaining
A tech industry boss said that corn seed fertilizer is used poorly, that corn has a lot of pesticides, and that putting corn in hot pot turns the broth into poisonous soup, causing public panic.
In fact, this is wrong. Because when corn sends out young tender ears, the ear picked from the top is baby corn, and after pesticide is applied to the tip of the remaining ear, no more pesticide is used until harvest. Therefore, over such a long period, the pesticide has long since broken down.
If you are still not reassured, when washing corn, first peel the husk down to leave two or three layers, then begin brushing gently under running clean water with a soft-bristled brush, slowly turning the ear and brushing gently from top to bottom, removing the remaining husk and corn silk as you go, then soak it in a basin of water with the faucet turned to the smallest stream, letting it overflow continuously for 10 to 12 minutes.
Corn belongs to the category of the five grains and miscellaneous grains, and if stored improperly it can also produce aflatoxin.In a certain village in Kenya, Africa, a poisoning case once occurred in which more than a hundred people died of fulminant hepatitis after eating corn containing aflatoxin.
If the corn bought home is not all cooked the same day, it is best to wrap it in ink-free newsprint, put it in a plastic bag without sealing it, and place it upright in the refrigerator to chill; this way the corn retains its moisture without becoming damp and rotting. Newsprint can prevent dampness, and if the temperature is kept below 12 degrees Celsius, Aspergillus flavus will not secrete toxins. Placing it upright along the direction of corn growth also makes it less likely to spoil.
Corn : beans = 3:1, the best anti-cancer ratio
The World Health Organization recommends that pairing corn with beans is the best anti-cancer, high-fiber dish.
Grains lack lysine, and beans lack methionine, so pairing the two can make up for each other's deficiencies. Corn also contains selenium and glutathione, which have anti-cancer and anti-aging effects, and can also boost children's memory. Pairing 3 parts corn with 1 part tofu is the golden ratio.
If you choose tofu to pair with corn, it is best to avoid the board tofu from traditional markets, because the wooden boards underneath are used year after year and easily grow mold.
There are many varieties of corn, and each person should also choose the appropriate corn according to their own health condition. For example, people with diabetes are not suited to eating very sweet sweet corn, and are advised to choose old corn (white corn); people with poor digestion can choose waxy corn.
In addition, when using corn in dishes, appropriately reduce other staple foods such as rice, noodles, or starchy root vegetables. It is also recommended not to eat it together with seafood, because seafood contains zinc, and corn hinders the absorption of zinc. Most importantly, return to the concept of a balanced diet; besides corn and beans, add a plate of green vegetables so that the nutrition is balanced.
