3. Corn
There’s a lot of debate over whether corn is healthy for you or nutritionally worthless, and people have strong feelings about this starchy vegetable. While we will admit corn isn’t as nutritionally dense as some of our favorite green veggies, that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be part of a healthy diet!
While corn does have a high Vitamin A and B6 count, the most impressive health benefits come from its antioxidant compounds. Corn is packed with a wide variety of antioxidants, as well as fiber, protecting us from heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and poor digestive health. Nothing beats classic Garlic Butter Campfire Corn in the summer, and corn adds color, texture and flavor in one of our favorite risotto recipes.
4. Eggs
2019 has brought the “great egg debate” back into the nutrition sphere, as several recent studies have produced opposing evidence on whether or not eggs are healthy for us. Two registered dietitians set the record straight for us a few months ago, explaining that while eggs do contain dietary cholesterol, it is vastly different from the type of “bad” cholesterol our bodies make.
They said dietary cholesterol and saturated fat are typically found together in a food-with eggs being an exception. There is more evidence for saturated fat impairing our cholesterol levels than dietary cholesterol, so we shouldn’t worry about avoiding eggs for better heart health. Eggs are packed with protein, selenium, choline and zinc, and it is one of the few true food sources of Vitamin D for healthy bones and better brain health. We always love scrambled eggs and veggies on busy mornings.