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Corn is a healthy grain and source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It may promote eye and digestive health. Refined corn products, however, such as tortilla chips, offer fewer health benefits.<\/p>
\u201c<\/em>Also known as maize (Zea mays), corn is one of the world\u2019s most popular cereal grains. It\u2019s the seed of a plant in the grass family, native to Central America but grown in countless varieties worldwide.<\/p><\/blockquote>
Popcorn and sweet corn are popular varieties, but refined corn products are also widely consumed, frequently as ingredients in processed food.<\/p>
These include tortillas, tortilla chips, polenta, cornmeal, corn flour, corn syrup, and corn oil.<\/p>
Whole-grain corn is as healthy as any cereal grain, as it\u2019s rich in fiber and many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.<\/p>
Corn is typically yellow but comes in a variety of other colors, such as red, orange, purple, blue, white, and black.<\/p>
This article tells you everything you need to know about corn.<\/p>