It's CORN!

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If you’re anything like me, just hearing the word corn sends you into a spiral of repeating the viral remix of an interview with a young Tariq describing his favorite food. CORN!

 


I’ve never been a huge fan of finding the food on my plate as a side but have respected its versatility and overwhelming presence in Ohio. With more than 30,000 grain farmers throughout the state, it’s no surprise the great state of Ohio finds itself sitting at the number 7 spot for corn production in the U.S., covering over 14.3 million acres according to the Ohio Corn & Wheat organization. When I read this fact, in the word of Tariq, “everything changed!” With this newfound respect for this starchy vegetable, I decided to share a few of its health benefits in honor of the Corn CEO and encourage you to give it a try.

 

Serving as either a starchy vegetable or grain on one’s plate, corn can provide a source of insoluble fiber, making it a low-glycemic index food, meaning it takes longer to digest and can help prevent blood sugar from spiking. For those with Diabetes Mellitus, a small ear of corn (½ cup of kernels) contains 15grams of carbohydrates and counts as one carbohydrate choice but may provide worthwhile benefits to choosing this carb as one of your choices. How does consuming B vitamins, zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, and magnesium along with your carb choices sound? Tariq would say, “I can’t imagine a more beautiful thing.”

 

While corn sometimes gets a bad rep as a starchy vegetable, there are plenty of benefits to support this “big lump with knobs” earning a place on anyone’s plate this summer and serving as an excellent source of carbohydrates. Prepared as a side, mixed into a dip, or grilled on a stick, I urge you to give it a try! Corn season ends at the end of September, so grab yourself an ear and have a corn-tastic day!


 

- PR


For more information on farming in Ohio, corn in general, or the CEO of corn (Tariq), check out the links below:

 

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/corn-a-versatile-nutrition-choice

 

https://www.ohiocorneducation.org/why-corn

 

https://www.ncga.com/key-issues/other-topics/education

 

https://www.today.com/food/news/little-boy-shares-reasons-likes-corn-adorable-video-rcna41787

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VbZE6YhjKk

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_caMQpiwiaU

 

Comments

  1. DZSeptember 19, 2022 at 10:49 AM

    This is a great way to promote locally grown and in season vegetables, especially since "corn" is so popular right now! I know every time I hear the song I am craving that big lump of knobs. Thank you for calling attention to it's health benefits!
    - DZ

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