Nothing says summer like fresh, sweet corn. And corn is a nutritional powerhouse! Corn contains two antioxidants—lutein and zeaxanthin—that act like natural sunglasses, helping to form macular pigment that filters out some of the sun’s damaging rays. These same antioxidants may also help lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration—the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 60.
The high fiber content in corn also reduces the risk of hemorrhoids and colorectal cancer. One cup of corn contains 18.4% of the daily recommended amount of fiber, set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA.) Whole grain fiber aids in alleviating digestive problems, such as constipation and hemorrhoids. Corn is very high in antioxidants that fight cancer-causing free radicals. In fact, unlike other foods, cooking actually increases the amount of usable antioxidants in sweet corn.
Resources:
EatingWell.com
Organicfacts.net