Corn, or maize (español: maiz) is a cereal grain first domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. Maize has become a staple food in many parts of the world, with the total production of maize surpassing that of wheat or rice. Sugar-rich varieties called sweet corn are usually grown for human consumption as kernels, while field corn varieties are ground into corn meal or masa.
| Nutrition Facts: 3 oz (100 g) of sweetcorn |
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| calories 86 carbohydrates 18.7 g fat 1.35 g fiber 2 g folate 11% DV iron 4% DV magnesium 10% DV manganese 8% DV niacin 12% DV pantothenic acid 14% DV phosphorus 13% DV potassium 6% DV protein 3.27 g riboflavin 5% DV thiamine 13% DV zinc 5% DV vitamin A 1% DV vitamin B6 7% DV vitamin C 8% DV |
When I switched to plant-based living after a lifetime of meals planned around a main course of meat, I immediately felt positive effects and found it surprisingly easy, even fun, to change my habits and explore new ways of enjoying food. Fruit and Stuff is a collection of some of the many things I have learned since I started the journey.