Curried cauliflower, egg and corn hash, with lavash bread and French-pressed coffee.
A weight loss expert who I was helping with a technology issue set told me last night, after reviewing my food diary, that I should not be eating corn on the cob, because it’s a “horrible carb”. Sigh. I really reject and resent any nutritional methodology that rejects whole food in any form.
Corn has great fiber, natural sugars, and is a delicious sweet treat with a nice crunch. It’s versatile, and can add those qualities to an otherwise purely savory dish.
I love corn on the cob, sliced fresh and straight into a pan with a bit of salt and garlic and a touch of lime when available. It’s one of the best ways in the world to enjoy about 80 calories. (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/corn-on-the-cob-yellow-super-sweet-corn-37388467)
I kept saying “No… COB, corn on the COB” until she stopped telling me it was a bad carb. Meanwhile, in her kitchen, she had brownies with icing. I’d rather have the corn. I explained for a moment how despite having fresh corn about twice a week since the season arrived, that I have lost over 50 pounds in 11 weeks. I was not selling her.
If someone removes carbohydrates from their diet, they will very likely lose weight, but in my opinion and experience, they are not losing because of the missing carbohydrates, but rather the missing calories. But I get to have corn, and delicious whole grain breads, and lots of other things I’d be sad about missing. So, please keep your brownies, I’ll take the corn every time.
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hahaha! that’s hilarious! i love corn, too. well…and brownies…
I like brownies too, but corn makes me feel better after. 🙂
“If someone removes carbohydrates from their diet, they will very likely lose weight”
My variant: If someone removes carbohydrates from MY diet, they will very likely lose AN ARM
I agree with you, I’d rather have the corn. Most diet research says the carb thing is, ultimately, a calorie thing. I’m all in favor of people doing what works for them but also not giving people a hard time about what’s working for them even if it’s something different.
hear, hear.