Why Frozen Corn Is Healthier Than Fresh

Fresh vegetables are generally a better choice than frozen or canned varieties because they are higher in nutritional value, but when it comes to corn, frozen is actually the better way to go. Why is that? According to TastingTable, it’s because corn starts losing nutrients when it is no longer refrigerated and sweet corn starts to lose its sweetness because the sugar begins to turn into starch as soon as it’s picked.

For me, that was shocking! However, the more I thought about it, It does make sense. The same methodology goes for grapes! Frozen grapes are actually better for you because their sugar is "lower."

The only exception to this is when corn is in season from May to September and fresh corn is better during those months. Since corn is grown in every U.S. state, fresh corn is readily available. You should consume your corn as soon as possible when you buy it fresh, preferably on the same day you buy it to get the most flavor and nutrition.

If you can’t eat it on the day you purchased it you can put it into a resealable bag or plastic container and store it in the refrigerator with the husks on. The recommendation is to eat it within two days for the best results.

Good to know! I mean we all LOVE corn. Remember this kid?!

There aren’t many things more fun than corn mazes, and it turns out one of the best ones in the country is right down the road in South Carolina. Our sister station in Fayetteville brought this to our attention and being just a short drive away we had to share! This list is according to USA Today’s 10 Best team. USA Today readers helped to pick out the best places to escape reality and get lost in the giant corn stalks.

“Each autumn, farms across the country transform their cornfields into interactive mazes, perfect for a fall family outing,” USA Today said in their rankings. “There are more than 500 of these mazes across the nation, but our readers have helped us narrow it down to 10 of the most exemplary, both for the quality of the maze itself and for the wealth of other activities that are offered.”

We’ve got plenty of great corn mazes locally too if that's your kind of fall family fun! You don’t have to drive all the way to Anderson, South Carolina for the fun but it will be worth it if you do! The top corn mazes are spread throughout the country, not just in the famous “corn” states. From California to Maine, and Michigan to South Carolina everywhere is represented on this list.

So let’s take a closer look at the top 10 corn mazes across the country, according to USA Today’s 10 Best, including the one down in Anderson, South Carolina.