03/11/2022
DID YOU KNOW EATING GUINEA CORN IS VERY BENEFICIAL TO THE BODY????
Guinea Corn is one of the leading cereal crops worldwide and is the fifth-highest produced crop after maize, wheat, rice, and barley, it is also known as Sorghum is a nutrient-rich grain that is often ground into flour to make bread, porridge, pap, and native dishes. It is likewise an excellent source of antioxidants and bioactive phenolic compounds that other foods may not offer.
1 cup (i.e 192g) of raw guinea corn grain provides 632 kcal of calories, 20g of protein, 7g of fat, 138g of carbohydrates, 12g of detary fiber, 0.6mg of thiamine, 0.1mg of riboflavin, 0.7mg of pantothenic acid, 0.8mg of vitamin B6, 0.5mg of copper, 6mg of iron, 317mg of magnesium, 55g of phosphorus, 697mg of potassium, 3mg of zinc, 25mg of calcium, and 3mg of manganese.
Some health benefits of guniea corn include;
i. Provides essential nutrients and minerals: It is is rich in iron and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, Panthothenic acid, etc.) which play an essential role in metabolism, neural development, skin, and hair health.
ii. Prevents diabetes: It is an excellent food for people with diabetes as it has a relatively low starch digestibility, which is because the endosperm contains high levels of resistant and slowly digestible starch.
iii. Prevents cancer: The anticancer activity of guinea corn may be attributed to the potent antioxidant activity of its phenolic compounds
iv. Prevents obesity: Guinea corn compounds form complexes with starch and protein in the digestive tract that provides a feeling of fullness or satiety and reduces overeating.
The bottom line is guinea corn is a highly nutritious grain that is good for and your baby. It is rich in carbs, protein, fats, minerals, dietary fiber, and vitamins. It is likewise an excellent source of antioxidants and bioactive phenolic compounds that other foods may not offer.