I came from an early morning run just a few hours ago. It's a holiday today, so no work schedule. I took that opportunity to run, only wishing that I woke up even earlier and jogged at around 5am, when it is much cooler. I can't say that I had a blast, since the summer heat is really zapping my energy. I did manage to run for more than 30 minutes, well run-walk-run as always. I have not had the strength and stamina to run continuously for that length of time, and certainly not in that kind of summer heat.
After the run, we passed by a public market where we filled our stomachs with lugaw (congee) and boiled egg. It's not exactly the healthy post run meal but it's got carbs and protein, plus it's cheap so I couldn't really be choosy at that time. I just needed to fill my growling stomach that has only had water so far. I could eat just about anything that is edible at that time.
Going home, we also passed by some fruit stands. I was going to buy melon at first but I changed my mind when I caught sight of those drool-worthy corn on the cob. Running really amps my appetite hahaha! If it were already cooked, I would have already munched on one cob on my way home. Well, as it is, they're still raw so I'll boil them later for afternoon snack.
I don't know if it's just coincidence or I have an uncanny internal compass for loving foods that are actually beneficial to someone who has hypertension. Most of the foods I love contain nutritional values that are great for my condition. Just take a look at this (got it from How Stuff Works):
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| iHeart Corn! |
Nutritional Values of Fresh and Cooked Corn, Yellow or White
Serving Size: 1 medium (7") ear
| Calories | 77 |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 19 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sodium | 13 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 41 micrograms |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 243 mg |
See? It's got no cholesterol, has low sodium content and is high in potassium! The article further explains the significant presence of folic acid that is also said to prevent heart disease by breaking down and therefore preventing the build up of homocysteine. Elevated homocysteine is linked with heart disease. In another article, it lists down some of the other good things about corn such as the presence of antioxidants, dietary fibers and vitamins that include the essential B-complex.
Wow, I could eat the 3 ears and I'm still good with the sodium limit, but I wouldn't do that of course. Gluttony is a sin hehehe...and besides, sharing food is better, right? And not only better but healthier.
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| Daria and Marissa sharing corn on the cob |
