CORN

ENLIGHTEN YOURSELF
Wellness Book Project benefits: I feel that by doing the project I have a better understanding of how my diet affects my health What you eat has short- and long-term effects on your health The 3 day intake journal allowed me to record what I ate and evaluate how much of my needs I was actually getting Educating myself with some basic nutrition know-how helped me make more healthful choices. Because your body needs many different nutrients to stay healthy, you have to eat a wide variety of foods to get adequate amounts of all of them

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Goals on the road to wellness:

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Incorporate more whole grains into my diet Goal: 8.0 oz.; Actual: 5.2 oz Lack of Vitamin D (7%) of the required DRI goal Dairy: Goal: 3.0 Cup; Actual: 1.3 Cup Deficient Vegetable Consumption Goal: 3.0 Cup; Actual: 0.4 Substitute carrots, apples, celery for snacks versus chips & candy bars EXERCISE! EXERCISE! EXERCISE! Hiking, sports, gym

Background check: CORN

Corn was first grown as a crop by Native Americans, in the country that is now Mexico more than 7,000 years ago Corn was originated in the Americas and is actually the most widely-grown crop More than half of the worlds corn comes from the United States. Half of the corn grown in the United States is fed to livestock. About 800 million tons of corn are produced annually around the world

California Corn Growers, Inc.

According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture the only association located in California is the California Corn Growers, Inc. in Chowchilla (North of Fresno) Interviewed: Paul Link General manager Established in 1959 Grow white corn California Corn Growers are affiliated with 30 corn growers, all located in CA The growers range up and down California from as far north as Sacramento and as far south as Tulare Companies they sell to are in the Tortilla and Chips Industry

California Corn Growers, Inc. (Continued)

Corn is grown for human consumption and livestock There is 24K tons of Corn that yield during harvest period. (August, September and October) Majority of the growing land is dedicated to growing permanent crops, like nut trees, grapes, and fruit. Which once are planted will stay producing up to 20-25 years. Permanent crops are also more profitable than corn Biggest message that Mr. Paul Link wanted me to deliver is to bring more awareness to the water situation in California (smelt fish discussion)

UP UP to the SKY
Cornstalks can vary in height, from as little as 2-3 feet at maturity The world record height of a cornstalk was in New York where they recorded record-breaking height at 34 ft in 2011. Most common varieties are 6-8 feet tall when ready to harvest, though some are known to get as tall as 14-16 feet Corn is a warm-weather vegetable that grows best during the long, sunny days of summer.

 When buying corn:

make sure the husks appear green and fresh They should not look dried out Pull back the husks and examine the kernels, they should look plump and arranged in tight rows.

I have a Question!?
Is corn a grain or a vegetable? Fresh corn is usually classified as a vegetable, and dried corn (including popcorn) as a grain Corn is an ingredient in more than 3,000 grocery products Corn is a key ingredient in ethanol, cosmetics, ink, glue, laundry starch, medicines and fabrics

Corn can benefit your health, as it delivers:

B vitamins Folate Vitamin C Protein Fiber.

Corn should be consumed in limited amounts to reap the health benefits. cup of raw corn (about 1 ear) counts as cup in the MyPyramid.gov Vegetable Group. For a 2,000-calorie diet, the daily recommendations is about 2 cups of vegetables. 1 ear of corn provides 10% of the daily recommended amount of fiber.

A 1/2 cup of corn contains roughly the following nutrients: Carbohydrates 82% Fats 10% Protein 8% Carbohydrate 41.2g Protein 5.29g Fiber 2.4g Vitamin A - 11% Vitamin C - 33% Calcium - 11% Iron - 10% Thiamin (B1) - 0.045mg Riboflavin (B2) - 0.182mg Niacin (B3) - 2.157mg Vitamin B6 - 10.2% Vitamin B12 - 0%

DISH: Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Ingredients 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup fresh, frozen, or canned no-salt-added corn, drained 1 tomato, chopped 1 red, yellow, or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped small red onion, chopped 1 jalapeo, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions In a bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomato, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeo. In a bowl, combine lime juice, oil, and drizzle over bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cilantro. Per Serving (for 8 servings) Calories 125 Calories from Fat 20 Total Fat 2.5 g Saturated Fat 0.4 g Trans Fat 0.0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g Monounsaturated Fat 1.4 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 80 mg Total Carbohydrate 20 g Dietary Fiber 7 g Sugars 5 g Protein 6 g

REFERENCES
http://www.ncga.com/ http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ http://wholegrainscouncil.org/ http://www.stumblerz.com