Have you ever heard the terms, “Good Carbs” or “Bad Carbs”? It is true that not all carbohydrates are equal in nutritional value. I like to describe good carbs as complex carbohydrates. These carbs not only have starch, which can be digested to provide energy, but also contain fiber and many other nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. The other carbohydrates are processed carbohydrates. These carbohydrates have lost most all of their fiber and nutrients during processing and all that’s left is starch (empty calories). Plus, many have added sugar, fat, and chemicals such as preservatives!

Corn is a complex carbohydrate. Corn on the cob is particularly tasty. That is because the ear is picked while the endosperm (the part that contains starch) is in the "milk stage" so that the kernels are still tender. One medium ear of corn provides 88 calories, 1.4g of fat, 19g of carbohydrates, and 3.3g of protein. Corn is a good source of thiamin and provides vitamin C, E, and A. It also has some fiber and potassium!

So, go ahead! Enjoy the good carb taste of Corn on the Cob at Oliver’s this Thursday!