Maize, which we also know as popcorn or sweet corn, is eaten extensively during the monsoon season. People in India eat it with great enthusiasm. But do you know which vitamins we get by eating maize?

As delicious as corn is, it is equally healthy. It contains many vitamins and nutrients which are essential for the body.

Major nutrients found in maize: Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, iron, magnesium and potassium are found in good quantities in maize.

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Excellent source of Vitamin C: Corn is rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant that strengthens our immune system, keeps the skin healthy and protects the body cells from damage.

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Beneficial for eyes: If you are eating yellow corn, it contains an element called carotenoid. This element gets converted into Vitamin A in the body, which is considered very important for improving eyesight and immunity.