It's Corn!

Just like internet-famous kid Tariq, we really like corn. Yes, it “has the juice” but there are plenty of other reasons the “big lump with knobs” should be gracing your plate. Here are just a few of the health benefits of corn:

🌽 B Vitamins - One cup of corn has over 10% of your daily value (DV) of vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6. These help your body with a huge variety of functions such as energy synthesis, moving oxygen and nutrients around, and keeping your skin, nervous system, and guts healthy.

🌽 Fiber - Adults need between 25-38 grams of fiber per day and one cup of corn will yield 3.6g of that. Fiber helps promote gut health, balance blood sugar, and keep you regular.

🌽 Heart Health - The fiber in corn can help lower cholesterol levels, leading to increased heart health. This happens because the soluble fiber in corn reduces how much cholesterol is absorbed into your bloodstream.

🌽 Healthy Vision - There are plant compounds in yellow corn that help protect your eyes from light-related damage. Some studies are even showing that these compounds may help lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration.