You’ve heard the joke: “Don’t eat corn on the cob; you’ll poop a cob.” It’s funny because it’s almost true. The kernels survive, but the cob itself is indigestible.
If you swallowed a cob, it would cause a serious problem. Don’t try it. Stick to the kernels. They’re the polite delivery system for your bathroom break.
So, while you won’t pass a mini corncob, you will pass a lot of intact kernels. It’s a weird, poetic cycle.
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How fast does corn work? For most people, it’s 24 to 48 hours. But if you eat a lot, you might feel the rumble sooner.
It’s like corn has a built-in timer. You eat it at lunch. You see it at breakfast the next day. It’s the most honest vegetable in your fridge.
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And if you eat corn every day? Your poop will be regular as a Swiss train. Not a bad deal for something that doubles as a side dish.
