Is it a bad idea to eat whole bowl of corn with rice just for one meal?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ike Cella Nutrition Coaching Corn is high in nutrients and has a low-calorie count. The good news is that eating whole kernels of corn is much healthier than eating cooked kernels. However, eating corn that is milled and served as a meal is not the best choice. HFCS A recent study of mice found that HFCS increased fasting blood glucose levels and impaired the body's ability to remove glucose. It also affected dopamine signaling, a hormone that regulates reward and motivation. This effect may be a contributing factor to obesity. While the mice consumed no extra weight from HFCS, the study suggests that eating a whole bowl of corn with rice may be detrimental to your health, even if you don't gain weight. A 2012 study of 43 countries found that diabetes rates were 20% higher in nations where HFCS was readily available. Despite its detrimental effects on health, HFCS is still widely used in many consumer goods. The Corn Refiners Association...