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| Tue, 08-29-2006 - 12:11pm |
Got this from WHFoods:
Did you know that a one cup serving of sweet yellow corn contains 356 IU or 7% of your daily value for vitamin A and 145 mcg of beta carotene, neither of which are found in white corn? Along with vitamin A and beta carotene, yellow corn contains other carotenoid phytonutrients, such as beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which act as powerful antioxidants to help combat harmful free radical activity and prevent various degenerative diseases. Corn also provides 18% of the daily value for fiber. Diets high in fiber-rich foods like corn have been shown to lower high cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of colon cancer, and alleviate some of the uncomfortable symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. And since corn is also tasty and fun to eat, it is a great addition to your Healthier Way of Eating!
15 Minute Black Bean Salad
This salad recipe we created for you, is very flavorful, full of nutrition and protein, and can be made in just 15 minutes. In addition to that, it will also keep for days in your refrigerator making it a great dish to have on hand for a healthy, instant meal.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered (gently squeeze out seeds)
- ½ cup minced onion
- 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 TBS pumpkin seeds coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
- 3 TBS fresh lemon juice
- salt and black pepper to taste
- * optional: dandelion greens
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients together and serve. This salad will keep for a couple of days and gets more flavorful if you let it marinate in the refrigerator for awhile.
Serves 4


I do like corn and would eat it w/o all the benefits...but for some reason, if I eat corn 2 or 3 days in a row - my tummy gets very upset with me. Not sure why...
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If I wasn't allergic... :-)
-Vanessa
I LOVE corn. Lately, K and I have been cooking up corn on the cob. Okay, it's healthy until we lather on the butter. Thank god my cholesterol is low. I love butter. lol. Let's hope my arteries aren't all clogged up because of it. Ugh. Why can't the fattening foods be good for you?
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Hey IG, I've made that salad before and it is delicious!!!
~IslandGirl
Moderation IS Key!!!
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