Try This Genius Trick the Next Time You Eat Corn

A Japanese Twitter user revealed to the Internet his secret to eating corn on the cob without getting kernels stuck in your teeth.

Terry Nguyen
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Rice & Colitis

Colitis results from inflammation of the colon and may cause bowel spasms or abdominal cramps. Ulcerative colitis inflames the walls of the bowel or intestines and leads to ulcers. Diet has nothing to do with the causes of colitis, but it can help minimize the symptoms.

Jerry Shaw
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How to Cook Frozen Corn on the Cob Without Overcooking It

Frozen corn on the cob looks like fresh corn on the cob, but doesn't necessarily taste like it. If you overcook it, frozen corn becomes limp, flavorless and watery. Even with careful preparation, it won't have the crisp-tender, bursting with juice quality of freshly picked corn, but it will be a close approximation.

Julie Christensen
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Steam or Boil Corn?

Corn on the cob is one of the best eating pleasures of summer. Cooking up good quality sweet corn is simple and quick. Steaming fresh, even frozen ears of corn is the quickest way to cook them and also preserves more nutrients than boiling.

Kim Joyce
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Sweet Corn and Digestion

Sweet corn can be notoriously hard to digest. If you've ever cast a glance at what comes out the other end after a meal with lots of corn, you may have noticed a few yellow kernels left almost intact.

Peter Mitchell
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The Nutrition in Corn Flour

Corn flour can be the main ingredient in corn muffins or corn bread or a thickener in gravies or chowders; it's also a variation on the wheat flour in regular recipes. The nutritional values for white and yellow corn flour are similar, and either one can be part of a balanced diet.

Natalie Stein
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Is Corn Fattening?

Fatty foods are usually higher in calories than low-fat foods, and can lead to unwanted weight gain. Sticking to your recommended daily calorie intake by choosing a variety of healthy foods will help you maintain a healthy body weight. If you’re consuming a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, the U.S.

Erin Coleman, R.D., L.D.
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How to Blanch Corn for the Freezer if Using It in a Microwave

Blanching corn before freezing it stops the enzymes responsible for aging. Although corn is safe to eat if frozen without blanching, the National Center for Home Food Preservation recommends blanching vegetables to preserve their flavor and color.

Nannette Richford
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How to Fry Corn Tortillas and Make Them Soft

Corn tortillas provide the basis for many Mexican or Mexican-inspired dishes. These pieces of bread made from corn and lime are hard and unappetizing straight out of the bag. Softening them requires some type of frying method.

Sommer Leigh
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Why Does Corn Trigger Gallbladder Attacks?

Sometimes food is what triggers a gallbladder attack. Chemical food additives and preservatives, dairy products, eggs, poultry, pork, onions, nuts, citrus fruits, gluten and corn are common food allergens that can bring on attacks, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Amber Keefer
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How to Heat Corn that Has Been Cooked

When Columbus came to America in 1492, he brought numerous discoveries back with him, one of which was corn. Originally from Mexico, corn's versatility quickly made it an important food crop throughout the known world and one that is still widely used today.

Melynda Sorrels
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How to Eat Raw Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is an abundant crop in the Midwest and it is at its peak in the summer months. Corn is a good source of vitamin B1 and Folate as well as Vitamin C and dietary fiber.

Max Whitmore
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