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Vegetables

Corn (1 Ear Corn)

Corn is a starchy vegetable grain crop commonly eaten fresh on the cob when sweet and immature. One ear of corn provides carbohydrates for energy along with some fiber and naturally occurring plant compounds.

Beneficial properties

source of complex carbohydrates contains dietary fiber provides antioxidants naturally low in fat contains carotenoids

Nutritional highlights

Corn provides carbohydrate, fiber, vitamin C, folate, thiamin, potassium, and carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin.

Caution. People with corn allergy should avoid it; corn products may also need caution for those closely managing blood sugar due to starch content.

Conditions it helps with

Blurry Vision & Night Blindness
Includes: Weakened Vision and Night Blindness
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Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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