Grits: Unknown Facts!

By:Rohtki Arora, Updated: Dec 10, 2021 | 10:16 IST

Grits are popular in southern America and are made from grounded corn. They are served as a breakfast dish and are full of nutritional benefits for the body. The corn used to make grits is soft and starchy and is typically cooked in hot water or milk until a thick and creamy consistency is achieved. Grits can be made more flavorful by combining them with butter, sugar, cheese and syrups. There are different types of grits like stone-ground, hominy, quick and regular and instant.

Various health benefits of grits:

Prevents iron deficiency.
Good for overall health of body cells.
Powerhouse of antioxidants.
Rich in fiber.

Nutritional facts for one cup of 257 grams of grits

NUTRITIONAL FACT	MEASURE
Calories	182
Protein	4 grams
Fat	1 gram
Carbohydrates	38 grams
Fiber	2 grams
Folate	25% of the Regular Daily Intake (RDI)
Thiamine	18% of the RDI
Niacin	13% of the RDI
Riboflavin	12% of the RDI
Iron	8% of the RDI
Vitamin B6	7% of the RDI
Magnesium	5% of the RDI
Zinc	4% of the RDI
Phosphorous	4% of the RDI

Some health and nutritional benefits of grits are:

1. Rich in antioxidants: Grits are high in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight the free radicals in the body that can lead to chronic conditions like heart diseases and cancer. Some powerful antioxidants that grits contain are lutein, zeaxanthin, caffeic acid, 4-OH benzoic acid and syringic acid.

2. Naturally gluten free: Grits are naturally gluten free and make a good alternative for carbohydrates. They can also easily be consumed by people with gluten allergies.

3. May fight against anemia: Anemia is a condition caused due to deficiency of iron in the body. Since grits are a wonderful source of iron, including them as a part of the diet can help reduce the risk of anemia considerably.

4. Protection against eye disorders: Grits contain antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin that protect the eyes against harmful blue light.

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