Wonder What Makes Your Food Healthy?

Sometimes we eat just to enjoy and other times I think we wonder just what is in that cherry that makes it so healthy.

A recent article on MSNBC probed some summer foods. So here's what you wanted to know but were probably afraid to ask.

Corn -- contains some B vitamins, including folate, that help the body produce energy, as well as vitamin C and phosphorus. And since it's a whole grain it can reduce the risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

The bran component of corn contains a cornucopia of compounds, including ferulic acid, that act as antioxidants. These potent compounds also protect the heart and help maintain your vision.

Cooking corn activates its disease-fighting compounds

Cherries - They are full of beta-carotene, a carotenoid that turns into the usable form of vitamin A which can can protect the heart and your vision.

Cherries also contain heart-healthy phytochemicals, also known as flavonoids


Okra -- This food had 80% of the daily allowance of vitamin K, as well as vitamins C and B6 (important for energy production).

Eggplant - contains several vitamins and minerals including potassium, manganese, copper, and the B vitamins thiamin, vitamin B6 and folate.