The health benefits of eating corn have been known since a long time ago. The benefits of eating this vegetable have been already proven. Corn silk, on the other hand, is usually thrown away because people are not aware of the nutritional value it contains. It is found on green corn leafs and is very easy to prepare for consumption.
The following are some of the benefits that you get from consuming corn silk:
- Kidney stone protection
Corn has been used to treat kidney stones that were already formed. However, the silk is effective only if you are preventing the kidney stones, not after they have formed.
- Preventing blood clots
Corn silk is rich in vitamin K which is very efficient in the treatment of blood clots and providing protection from blood loss.
- Blood sugar regulation
Corn silk increases insulin levels and also repairs unhealthy pancreas cells which make it very efficient for the regulation and balance of blood sugar levels.
- Cholesterol balance
Corn silk is also efficient for normalizing and keeping cholesterol levels under control as well as preventing other cardiovascular diseases.
- Natural diuretic
Corn silk helps your body to remove the excess fluids and the toxins if regularly used. It also provides protection from Urinary tract infections.
How to consume corn silk
You can consume corn silk either fresh or you can drink the liquid you get after cooking it in water. To improve the flavor, add lemon juice in the liquid.
You can store the corn silk water in a jar and put it in direct sunlight for one day. That night add honey and consume the mixture when you need.
However, make sure you choose organic corn silk.
WARNING:
Pregnant women should never consume corn silk because it could cause health problems and even miscarriage.