CORN

Corn from our garden

Corn in different forms has always been a part of my diet since childhood. Most people would love corn chips and popcorn but as for me, I love corn on the comb the most but I also enjoy it in other varieties too. I find it delicious when it is boiled, popped, barbecued and so forth. However, the reason why I would like my children to include corn in their diet is not limited to its tasty flavour. It is also because of all the goodness that it provides.

Corn is a great source of many nutrients.

• High in fiber.
• Good source of vitamins such as folic acid, niacin and Vitamin C. 
• Corn has Vitamin B (Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Niacin, Riboflavin, Folate). It has traces of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
• Corn is rich in phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, iron and selenium. It also has small amounts of potassium.

Health Benefits of Corn:

Corn;

• is good for skin care
• boosts nervous system
• is good for digestion
• helps in maintenance of low cholesterol levels.
• has health-supportive antioxidant benefits from all varieties of corn, including white, yellow, blue, purple and red corn.
• provides necessary calories for daily metabolism of the body.

Although corn is now available in markets year-round, it is the locally grown varieties that you can purchase during the summer months that not only tastes the best but are usually the least expensive.


A Few Quick Serving Ideas

• Healthy sauté cooked corn with green chilies and onions. Served hot, this makes a wonderful side dish.
• Use polenta (a type of cornmeal) as a pizza crust for a healthy pizza.
• Add corn kernels and diced tomatoes to guacamole to give it extra zing.
• Adding corn to soup enhances the soup's hardiness and its nutritional profile.

Have something healthy today!