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Corn: Is it a Gift from the Gods or an Evil Killer?

Corn: Is it a Gift from the Gods or an Evil Killer?

Cultures throughout Mesoamerica historically relied on corn as a staple for tamales and tortillas, polenta, and grits. Corn has been cultivated for thousands of years, providing nourishment to millions, especially once early farmers learned to consume it with potash, which releases niacin, the essential B vitamin in corn.