Corn...What is it good for??

Am I wrong or is eating corn a waste (or waist as in waistline) of time and carbs.  It is all around us, but the more I think about this stuff, the more I would rate it right up there with white flour and white rice.  So is there any benifits of eating corn in any products post op??  Brian

Corn tortillas are better for you than flour ones.

Pretty much for the taste, eating enjoyment (a summer without corn on the cob???) and, mostly, the fiber in my opinion. I've had two ears so far this season. Enjoyed them both a lot.

This is long answer, but you asked....lol

Corn is a complex carbohydrate and a source of vitamin C and fiber, so it is more nutritious and lower in fat than white flour. Corn tortillas do not contain gluten, which makes them a great alternative to bread for those people with gluten intolerance. Besides, corn allergy is extremely rare. Corn bran is a heart protector because it helps lower the levels of triglycerides and blood fats, which are highly responsible for heart disease. The soluble fibers in corn bind with cholesterol in bile from the liver. It then leaves the body, taking cholesterol with it. Scientific research has determined that corn is a very good aid to prevent iron-deficiency anemia because it increases the absorption of this nutrient up to 50 percent. The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends corn and tortillas as part of a diet to lower the risk of cancer and promote overall health. Corn, when cooked, releases cancer-fighting compounds that are actually bound to the vegetable fibers.

On or off the cob, corn is a tasty complement in salads, stews and soups, and there are many other ways in which it is prepared for use. Once corn is fully ripe it can be dried to separate the hull and the grain easily. When the grains are left whole, they constitute the basis for livestock food and it is called "samp" "Hominy" is the broken grain coarse and fine, and it is use in a wide variety of dishes such as pozole. "Meal" is the name given to ground corn, and it can follow several processes; it can be toasted to produce breakfast cereal and cookies for instance, or it can be ground to powder to get corn flour or processed for corn masa. Starch can be totally separated from the rest of the grain and has a great number of industrial uses such as the manufacturing of glue, cosmetics, flavorings, etc.

Cool cool...I'll have a big plate of nachos with extra cheese and refried beans!!  Add a Pepsi...and I'm good to go!!!

Wow, Darlene, you go, girl.

I'm glad I love corn tortillas....I eat them almost every day.