The Visayan White corn is a healthier staple than rice because of its low glycemic index. It is slower to digest, resulting in a gradual release of glucose into the bloodstreams, thus lessening the risks of diabetes, which is a major cause of death in the Philippines. It is sold in markets both as ears of corn and milled as corn grits. It is believed that an increase in white corn consumption could help reduce the Philippines’ dependence on rice imports.
The Visayan White corn is a healthier staple than rice because of its low glycemic index. It is slower to digest, resulting in a gradual release of glucose into the bloodstreams, thus lessening the risks of diabetes, which is a major cause of death in the Philippines. It is sold in markets both as ears of corn and milled as corn grits. It is believed that an increase in white corn consumption could help reduce the Philippines’ dependence on rice imports.
