OOPS! I forgot our other Memorial Day, summertime treat…

What would summer be without grilling some corn on the cob!  I don’t eat it that often but it is another dish that signifies summer!  Guess what – it tastes great without the butter!!!!  Bob and I used to clarify butter and BRUSH it on so every morsel of corn would be saturated!  Now, just grilled to perfection with maybe some cracked pepper, I am good to go!

Corn is nutritious and healthy. It also has Vitamins A, C, E and K. That's an impressive list of nutrients.

It's rich in folate, which lowers the levels of homocysteine, an amino acid. Homocysteine is an intermediate product in a metabolic process known as the methylation cycle. Homocysteine can damage blood vessels which can lead to heart disease.

It's rich in beta-cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid found in the highest quantities in corn, papaya, tangerines, red bell peppers, oranges, pumpkins, and peaches. The carotenoid may notably lower the risk of lung cancer.

1 ear of this veggie supplies fifteen percent of the daily value of pantothenic acid. Pantothenic acid is used by mitochondria to change complex carbs into glucose which supplies energy. The beta-carotene contained in this veggie boost supplies of hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen to your cells and helps prevent fatigue.

Nutritional Benefits of Corn:
Corn (sweet, yellow, raw), 1 medium ear Calories: 77
Protein: 2.9g
Carbohydrate: 17g
Total Fat: 1g
Fiber: 2.4g
Sugars: 3g

Until Monday – keep thinking veggies and protein!