Corn

Corn

When you hear corn, think GMO. Unfortunately, most of the corn grown in the U.S. is genetically modified.

Thought to have originated as a wild grass in Mexico and Central America, corn is generally yellow, white or bi-colored; other varieties range from blue or black to red.

Although corn is a true grain, it differs from other grains in that its kernels are larger and softer, and they can be eaten fresh or like a vegetable.

HEALING TIP: While corn is considered "gluten-free" and safe for people with Celiac disease, it does contain prolamins - peptides that can produce a negative immune response.

Glycemic Index=54
Glycemic Load=9
Antioxidant Score* (ORAC)=728 and 413

*Corn, sweet, yellow raw (728) and corn, sweet, yellow, packed in brine (413)

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Thiamin
*Good Source of: Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate, Niacin, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Gluten, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes

Selecting and Storing

Warm temperatures convert the sugar in the kernels into starch, so choose corn that has been kept cool. The husks should be tight and green and the kernels at the tip should be smaller (large kernels at the tip are a sign of overmaturity), but still plump.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) CORN,SWEET,YELLOW,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 33.4

Calories: 132

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.8 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.28 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.53 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.86 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	25 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	29.3 g	*
Sugars	5 g	*
Fiber	4.2 g	*
Protein	5 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	288 IU	6%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	18%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.11 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.08 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.46 mg	1%
Folate	70.8 mcg	18%
Niacin	2.6 mg	13%
Riboflavin	0.09 mg	5%
Thiamin	0.31 mg	21%
MINERALS
Calcium	3.1 mg	0%
Copper	0.08 mg	4%
Iron	0.8 mg	4%
Magnesium	57 mg	14%
Manganese	0.25 mg	12%
Phosphorous	137.1 mg	14%
Potassium	415.8 mg	12%
Selenium	0.92 mcg	1%
Sodium	23.1 mg	1%
Zinc	0.69 mg	5%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	24.6 mcg
Beta-carotene	72.4 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	177.1 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	991.8 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).