Corn

Corn

Corn is a decent source of 
vitamin B1, B5, C, E, folic acid, 
magnesium and phosphorus.  
It is considered to be low in 
protein, due to the minimal 
content of the amino acids lysine 
and tryptophan.  On the 
contrary, it is a good source of 
complex  carbohydrate, fiber, 
and healthful essential fatty 
acids.  

The various flavonoids and 
carotenes contained in corn, are 
responsible for the different 
colors of its different varieties

The colors valued by Native Americans include, pink, black, red, and blue.  There were 
also some that had stripes and spots.  Yellow corn is high in the carotenoid, lutein.  
The lutein in yellow corn and yellow corn food products can protect against heart 
disease and macular degeneration.  Macular degeneration is a condition of the eye 
which is typically seen in older age