Infographic courtesy of Column Five
What do you know about corn?
Corn has many health benefits: it’s high in vitamins A, B and E; is rich in minerals like magnesium, zinc and iron; gives an immune system boost; prevents anemia; and works to combat disease-inducing free radicals. That being said, the vegetable also has a dark side, and is a leading cause of obesity in America. Sadly, less than 1% of the 90 million acres produced each year actually goes toward edible sweet corn…
Check out the above infographic featuring startling facts on corn, and learn how you can help create a better food system for Americans.
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