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Is Corn Healthy for You?

Corn is found in many packaged snacks, candies, and sodas, so it gets a bad rap for being “unhealthy” and “full of sugar.” Yet this barbecue staple is actually one of the most nutritious summer foods.
Corn (Zea mays)—a member of the whole grain family—can be very good for you. Corn is rich in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that have benefits for digestive, eye, and heart health. As a ...
Corn is one of the most versatile foods on the planet, a staple ingredient in dishes both sweet and savory. Whether you steam ...
Creamed. Popped. Char-grilled. Buttered. It does not matter if it’s baked into bread or chopped into salsa and all of the recipes in between – corn is wonderful. It’s light and sweet and flavorful, ...
Recent studies suggest that corn, also known as maize, may contribute to weight loss when part of a healthful diet. Corn is a type of tall cereal grass, which is botanically a fruit or a grain, but is ...