Corn the traditonal healthy summer treat.

One of the most satisfying vegetables at a summer BBQ is an ear of hot buttered corn on the cob. In addition to being sweet and satisfying, corn has many health benefits! Native Americans grew and ate corn they called it Maize. Corn is one of the most popular vegetables and is consumed all year round. It is filled with several nutrients that are good for you. Corn is a high fiber, fat fighting complex carbohydrate that is also hearty and satisfying. Its high fiber content is one of the biggest benefits of corn. The insoluble fiber in corn helps ease common digestive disorders such as constipation and hemorrhoids. It is considered to be low in protein, due to the minimal content of the amino acids lysine and tryptophan. 

Corn has a surprising amount of vitamins such as vitamin C, B1, B5, magnesium, lutein, and phosphorus. Corn is also loaded with folic acid which helps in preventing birth defects and heart disease. Studies show that folic acid can prevent a build up of an amino acid called homocysteine which has been linked to higher rates of heart disease. Corn also has 0 mg of Cholesterol which also adds to its heart healthy benefits.

For a healthy side anytime have some corn on the cob with some olive oil instead of butter. During the winter when you can’t find corn on the cob you can still enjoy the health benefits of corn by stocking up on frozen corn. Corn is simple to make and it’s always a healthy choice.