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Cornbread is currently very popular, especially among athletes and people who lead a healthy lifestyle. Cornbread is a very tasty and healthy product, as it is completely gluten-free.
The product is based on a mixture of two types of flour – wheat and corn. 100 grams of bread has 369 kilocalories, but it should be borne in mind that these calorie values uXNUMXbuXNUMXbmay vary depending on the method of their preparation. But in any case, the calorie content of the product is many times higher than the calorie content of ordinary wheat bread, therefore, in order to digest this product, more energy will be needed. And, despite such high caloric content, it is very useful for the body.
The composition of the bread includes a large amount of carbohydrates, which are responsible for the production of energy and the proper functioning of all systems and organs. Also, thanks to corn flour, there are a lot of vitamins, minerals and trace elements in the composition of the bread.
Useful properties and chemical composition
The chemical composition contains an incredible amount of useful substances, including: vitamins B6, B2, B1, A, PP, E, folic acid, macro- and microelements, magnesium, iron, sodium, calcium, zinc, potassium, copper, phosphorus, etc. d.
Regular use of this product allows the body to improve the condition of the skin, free blood vessels from blood clots, restore blood pressure, saturate organs and tissues with a decent blood supply, restore the functioning of the nervous system, normalize sleep, activate brain functionality, and prevent the formation of diseases of the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. Free the body from toxins and toxins, remove cholesterol from the blood, restore the norm of sugar in the plasma, speed up metabolic processes (promote weight loss), saturate with vital minerals, vitamins and trace elements, saturate with the necessary amount of energy. All these beneficial properties allow you to maintain the health and proper functioning of the whole organism.
There is another type of corn bread – rye-corn. The recipe for this product includes: peeled rye flour, corn flour, wheat bran, wheat flour of the 2nd grade, water, a small amount of margarine, dry yeast, salt and rye malt.
Cornbread is recommended by nutritionists for therapeutic and prophylactic and dietary purposes, in an amount of 3 to 5 pieces per day, regardless of age and health status (but it is only important to take into account contraindications).
In terms of taste, the product is incredibly tasty, but regarding the benefits for the body, it is doubtful, since it contains yeast, salt and margarine. But there is also a positive point – this is a high percentage of fiber. 100 grams of this product has 10 grams of protein, 4,5 grams of fat, 70 grams of carbohydrates and 18,5 grams of fiber.
Calorie and BJU
100 grams of the product can saturate the body with 369 kilocalories, as well as a balanced and beneficial amount of BJU for the body:
- proteins – 6,5 grams – approximately 26 kilocalories;
- fat – a little more than 2 grams – approximately 20 kilocalories;
- carbohydrates – 79 grams – approximately 316 kilocalories.
As a percentage of BJU of the total calorie content of the product, this is 7 percent / 5 percent / 86 percent.
Harm and contraindications
Despite the aforementioned benefits of the product, it can also harm the body. It is important to take into account the opinion of many doctors and nutritionists that traditional wheat bread cannot be completely replaced with cornbread in the diet.
It is also worth considering that at some points this product can be more harmful than beneficial to the body, especially if you use the product in large quantities (the recommended daily allowance should not exceed 5 pieces).
The use of large volumes of bread can provoke a violation of metabolic processes, the process of digestion of food is significantly complicated.
If you use the product in moderate dosages, they will not pose any threat to the body, and when combined with the right products, they can serve as a great addition to the dish or become a complete healthy and nutritious snack.
What is the combination
Cornbread is a versatile product. They go well with compote, freshly squeezed juice, coffee, tea, used as a snack along with boiled meat, hard cheese, a variety of vegetables, a variety of cereals, honey, nuts, berries, jams, various jams, cocktails or fruit smoothies. It can also be used with soups or other main dishes instead of ordinary bread. Often bread rolls are used as the basis for snacks and sandwiches.
Recommendations for use
When adding this product to the diet, it is important to monitor the amount (the daily rate should not exceed 200 grams), as well as the consumption of water, since the product is dry, and therefore the body additionally needs water. The daily recommended water intake is from 1,5 to 2 liters.
Recipe for standard cornbread
For cooking at home, you need to take: 200 grams of top quality corn flour, 100 grams of selected flax seeds, 100 grams of selected large sunflower seeds, 50 grams of sesame seeds, 50 grams of pumpkin seeds, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 200 grams of boiling water and 0,5 teaspoon of sea salt. The recipe uses proportions for 5 servings.
First you need to take all the necessary dry ingredients, mix thoroughly, add water and olive oil to them. The resulting dough is laid out in an even layer on a baking sheet and cut into equal rectangles. Sprinkle with salt before baking, put in the oven. Bake for approximately fifty minutes at 150 degrees. A nice and useful product is ready. Enjoy your meal!