Nowadays corn has a pretty bad reputation. I’ve had two people in the last month come up to me and ask me about corn and whether or not it has any nutritional value at all. Of course, this is WHILE i was happily polishing off a cob. I went through my doubts, but after a little research, I realized, hey, ok, so we don’t digest the cellulose casings of the kernals, but there is something good to corn that’s worth eating (besides taste).
The WHFoods list of the world’s healthiest foods indicates that corn has many health benefits. The fiber aids in a healthy digestion, the folate builds a strong cardiovascular system, and the thiamin (vitamin b1) will help your memory and brain function. Besides that, we all know that corn is a carb, and is a great source of energy! For a more information on corn, visit the “>WHFoods site on corn.
That being said, there is, of course, the “bad” corn that we should all stay away from- processed corn, or genetically modified corn. Below are two corn products that should be avoided:
1: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Usually from genetically modified corn, this highly processed sweetener can lead to diabetes and or obesity. Instead of HFCS, try dates, raw (turbinado) sugar,
2: Corn Fed Meat - Most all animals that you may or may not eat are supposed to be fed grass diets. Corn and other grain diets help fatten animals up, which is great for the market, but not great for the animal, you, or the environment.
So now that you have the facts straight on corn, don’t be afraid to indulge in this summer/fall treat!
To Good Health,
Joyce
