Hominy is a food produced from dried maize (corn in the U.S.) kernels that have been treated with an alkali, in a process called nixtamalization.
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Uses
- Used in cuisine.
Benefits
- Increased Vitamin B Availability:Treating hominy to an alkaline solution boosts bioavailability of vitamin B from the corn kernel. Untreated corn has a bound form of the vitamin, which is more readily available to the body after nixtamalization. This prevents diseases caused by the deficiency of the nutrients. As Vitamin B aids energy production and red blood cell formation in the body, eating hominy can get you your dose of this nutrient
- More Fiber:
Hominy has high fiber content, enabling you to meet your daily fiber requirements with ease. A single cup of hominy offers 4gm of fiber, which when added to the additional fiber of dishes like the Mexican posole, becomes a superfood. Fiber creates a feeling of satiety and keeps the digestive system in good working order. This further helps regulate blood sugar levels, control diabetes, reduce cholesterol and most importantly manage weight.
- Less Calories:
This processed item provides you sufficient nutrition without adding too many calories to your body. A cup of hominy is equal to 120 calories. On the other hand, a cup of white rice contains about 250 calories. The presence of fibre keeps you full at the same time. Imagine how a replacement with hominy would help you in your weight loss regimen, because you can lose weight without going hungry.
- Gluten-Free:
Hominy is a good option for those looking for gluten-free food stuffs. Many starchy items in the supermarket come with their share of additives. However, canned hominy is naturally gluten-free. The high carbohydrates content (20gm per cup) makes it a good source of energy.
Cautions
- No side effects are known. Should you have concerns, please talk to a nutritionist.
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References
Source: LiveStrong, https://www.livestrong.com/article/505210-is-hominy-good-for-you/
Thekitchn, https://www.thekitchn.com/h-is-for-hominy-what-is-it-and-100215
Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hominy