Corn is full of benefits; the folate content 19 mcg is a great bonus for children or people who don’t like to eat their ‘greens’. Folate is vital for growth of children, essential during pregnancy and also for the brain and nervous system.

Sweet corn is the best grain source of vitamin a 400 I.U. combined with the top sulphur content of 368 mg it will protect the body against infections, especially when eaten raw or with light steaming.

The vitamin a is mainly in the form of beta-cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid. One report showed a 37% reduction in the risk of lung cancer in smokers, for those who regularly consumed beta-cryptoxanthin rich foods.

Sweet corn is a good source of potassium 280 mg and for those irritable children with a ‘sweet tooth’, a cob of corn for an after school snack may just ‘hit the spot’ and the magnesium 48 mg may be just enough to help them concentrate and be creative with homework.

The vitamin c 12mg plus the good supply of fibre 0.07 g both add to the benefits of corn. Unlike flour, corn contains a good supply of vitamin b3 1.7 mg and combined with the phosphorous and magnesium content, sweet corn is food for the brain. Vitamin b3 is required for the synthesis of a nerve transmitter: acetylcholine, required for memory and protection from Alzheimer’s disease, senility and age related mental function.