Is corn bad?

jcummings69

I know corn isn't considered one of the most nutritious veggies, but should it be avoided? I love corn and tonight was the first time in a long time that I have eaten it because for some reason I have it pounded in my head that I shouldn't. What are your thoughts?

jcummings69

I know corn isn't considered one of the most nutritious veggies, but should it be avoided? I love corn and tonight was the first time in a long time that I have eaten it because for some reason I have it pounded in my head that I shouldn't. What are your thoughts?

may_marie

i dont think veggie, fruit and anything should be avoided, they all have they re different way of being good for you . variety is key i think ...

banks1850

nah, corn isn't bad. Has lots of potassium in it.
It has a medium amount of carbs in it, and some sugar. But It also has fiber,
overall it's not the BEST veggie out there, but no where near the worst food
you could have. Now, if you slather it in butter and salt...well.

icandoit

Corn is not the best but it is not the worst. It is higher is sugar, We use ears or frozen. When I use corn (frozen) I usually add it to the chili or the taco meat that I make. I also use it in a black bean salad. It is a great source of fiber. Ears on the BBQ in the summer. MMMMMM I still think greens is the best way to go.

Corn
Serving Size 1 Medium ear (90g/3.2oz)

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Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 130
Calories from Fat 15g
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 9g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 8%
Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 0%
Iron 4%

FatDancer

Hey Pals...corn is not a vegetable, it is a grain...

leblancb

I include corn with my "eating right" but I treat it as a Carb, like potatoe. If I have corn with my meal, Include another veggie like broccoli.

banks1850

Hey Pals...corn is not a vegetable, it is a grain...

baahh, 6 o 1

icandoit

my dad always called it the poor mans veg

rowlandk

Here in Iowa, we love the corn

kerrilucko

corn has 15g of fat in it? How's that?

ColtsFan1912

yeah us indianians love it too.

REB89

corn has 15g of fat in it? How's that?

No!!! It only has 2g fat, the 15 is calories from fat

lotusfromthemud

nah, corn isn't bad. Has lots of potassium in it.
It has a medium amount of carbs in it, and some sugar. But It also has fiber,
overall it's not the BEST veggie out there, but no where near the worst food
you could have. Now, if you slather it in butter and salt...well.

Wait a minute, wait a minute. . .you can eat corn without butter and salt?:noway:

Just kidding. Yep, I agree to treat it like a grain, not a veg. I can't have wheat, so I love the corn. And the cornbread. mmmmm.....cornbread.

:flowerforyou:

REB89

nah, corn isn't bad. Has lots of potassium in it.
It has a medium amount of carbs in it, and some sugar. But It also has fiber,
overall it's not the BEST veggie out there, but no where near the worst food
you could have. Now, if you slather it in butter and salt...well.

Wait a minute, wait a minute. . .you can eat corn without butter and salt?:noway:

Just kidding. Yep, I agree to treat it like a grain, not a veg. I can't have wheat, so I love the corn. And the cornbread. mmmmm.....cornbread.

:flowerforyou:

I can't have wheat either. Could you give me a recipe for cornbread, I'd love to try it cause I crave bread all the time but I can't have it! :grumble:

rowlandk

Corn bread is soooo high in calories!

jcummings69

nah, corn isn't bad. Has lots of potassium in it.
It has a medium amount of carbs in it, and some sugar. But It also has fiber,
overall it's not the BEST veggie out there, but no where near the worst food
you could have. Now, if you slather it in butter and salt...well.

Wait a minute, wait a minute. . .you can eat corn without butter and salt?:noway:

Just kidding. Yep, I agree to treat it like a grain, not a veg. I can't have wheat, so I love the corn. And the cornbread. mmmmm.....cornbread.

:flowerforyou:

I can't have wheat either. Could you give me a recipe for cornbread, I'd love to try it cause I crave bread all the time but I can't have it! :grumble:

Why can't you have wheat???

REB89

nah, corn isn't bad. Has lots of potassium in it.
It has a medium amount of carbs in it, and some sugar. But It also has fiber,
overall it's not the BEST veggie out there, but no where near the worst food
you could have. Now, if you slather it in butter and salt...well.

Wait a minute, wait a minute. . .you can eat corn without butter and salt?:noway:

Just kidding. Yep, I agree to treat it like a grain, not a veg. I can't have wheat, so I love the corn. And the cornbread. mmmmm.....cornbread.

:flowerforyou:

I can't have wheat either. Could you give me a recipe for cornbread, I'd love to try it cause I crave bread all the time but I can't have it! :grumble:

Why can't you have wheat???

I have a mild wheat intolerance so i can have it but it gives me stomach cramps, bloating and for the lack of a better word, wind! :blushing: So i try to limit myself to only have it as a treat. I can get around the pasta problem fine because you can buy wheat free pasta that doesn't taste too bad, but i really miss my bread!!

abbychelle07

Actually, I read somewhere that raw corn should be thought of as a vegetable, but cooked corn is digested more like a starch. Either way, its not really something to avoid.

I'm weird, but I like uncooked corn on the cob.

Just something I read!