Most, 80%, of cardiovascular diseases occur due to a combination of poor nutrition and an incorrect lifestyle. Surely acting on these two fronts with a right diet, good physical activity and the elimination of bad habits helps to prevent heart problems. But you need to know that there are certain foods that can help protect our body.
One of them is red corn. Rich in anthocyanins, which are particular molecules very rich in antioxidants, this grain is a real life-saver. In particular, it performs an excellent action for cardiovascular and arterial diseases due to its composition.
Few, in fact, know that this particular type of corn would help reduce the risk of heart attack and is an excellent ally for the heart.
The reddish purplish color of its grains is given by the presence of anthocyanins
This species of wheat is made up of a naturally occurring cross between Italian corn and some ancient types of South American corn. This with the intention of making it cultivable also in Italy or in any case in countries with a mild and temperate climate.
The presence of this type of flavonoids, the anthocyanins in fact, makes it a food rich in antioxidants that are able to neutralize and render harmless free radicals. These molecules are therefore real soldiers for our body and are able to protect it from the damage that cells and tissues can incur. In fact, it has been shown that a diet rich in anthocyanins could reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular problems. They induce a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure.
Anthocyanins are also the reason for this reddish color given to the grain. This particular red-orange and blue-violet color that has many fruits and vegetables, such as blueberries, raspberries, but also grapes and red cabbage, is transmitted by the presence of these beneficial molecules.
Few people know that this particular type of corn would help reduce the risk of heart attack and is an excellent ally for the heart
In Italy, red corn is grown particularly in the north between the provinces of Vicenza and Bergamo. In fact, there is both Marano corn with orange-red grains grown in the Marano Vicentino area, and red Rostrato corn. The latter is typical of the Bergamo area and has a characteristic dark red almost purplish color. Finally, also the Eight-row Corn of Antignano, typical of the Asti area, has bright red grains that differentiate it from the classic yellow corn. These varieties of corn are used for the production of flour for polenta, but also for the production of bread and biscuits or sweets.
A polenta prepared with red corn and fennel cream is a perfect idea for a delicious, tasty, but also healthy and full of potential lunch.