Nutrition
By Nancy Adler
Corn is rich in vitamin C . Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects your cells from damage and helps to fight off diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
Yellow corn is a great source of the carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin which support eye health and prevent the lens damage that leads to cataracts. Corn contains vitamins A, C, K, E, B2, B5 also choline, and fiber. It also has lots of essential minerals like zinc, magnesium, iron, and manganese.
It’s important to eat corn in moderation and keep a well-balanced diet, eating about 3-5 cups of veggies each day. Corn is rich in sugar and fructose which does contribute to visceral fat.
Corn is a carbohydrate. It does contain some protein and potassium and is low in sodium.
Corn is healthiest when it is eaten as close to its natural growing form as possible, either on the cob, as cooked kernels, or freshly milled.
Please enjoy this recipe in my cookbook, “ Nancy’s Recipes for Life “ available at my Linwood office location and Debbie Capellas Oil and Vinegar Store in Ocean City.
Grilled Corn With
Lime Butter
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Lite butter, melted
- 1/4 Tsp. grated lime rind
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/4 Tsp. Salt
- 1/4 Tsp. Ground black pepper
- 8 ears shucked corn
Grated Parmesan to taste
Directions
Prepare grill or broiler. Combine butter, rind, juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place corn on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Cook for 10 minutes, turning frequently. Remove from heat and brush corn with butter mixture.
Serves 8
Nutritional info per serving
Calories 97.6
Total Fat 3.3 grams
Total Carbs 17.4
Dietary fiber 2.5 mg.
Protein 2.9 grams
Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist and practitioner in Linwood. Her office is located in Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Rd. Learn about her practice at ww.nancyadlernutrition.com (609)653-4900. Nancy is the Recipient of the Best of The Press 2021 Gold Award. You may listen to Nancy every Sunday at 2 pm Nancy Adler Nutrition LIVE! NewsTalk 1400 WOND
