The cornmeal with which polenta is often prepared is a low glycemic index food which therefore does not raise blood sugar levels.
And that means it will keep you full for a long time.

Polenta has a highly purifying effect.
It favours the elimination of stagnant fluids - those that cause the signs of cellulite, in fact - and is beneficial for the kidneys.

If you are looking for a really great protein dish, polenta is the answer.
Buckwheat polenta is richer in protein than corn polenta. However both types give a good protein intake.

Know that polenta is less caloric than a plate of spaghetti.
So if you can't stand calories, go for this alternative.
The caloric intake of polenta varies between 80 and 130 calories per 100 grams.
What does this variation depend on? On how liquid/solid the polenta is - a more liquid consistency will provide fewer calories.

The few calories mentioned above are inversely proportional to the number of minerals, which are very many!
A plate of polenta is first of all a dish overflowing with minerals, therefore excellent for psychophysical well-being.

And the high number of minerals is directly proportional to that of vitamins - those of group B and E are in abundance.
So polenta is also a beneficial multivitamin cocktail.

Polenta is rich in tryptophan, a precursor of serotonin which is the hormone that controls mood in the brain by acting as a neurotransmitter.
Tryptophan is therefore invaluable for fighting depression, anxiety and insomnia.

Polenta made with corn flour – as long as it is pure – is gluten free, so it can also be consumed by those suffering from coeliac disease.