Harvest of the Month

Corn is the August Harvest of the Month (HOTM)

Fresh, sweet corn on the cob. Yummy and nutritious!!! 

Why should we eat Corn?

 A  ½ cup of white or yellow corn provides:

• A good source of folate and thiamin, also known as vitamin B1.
• A source of many other vitamins, including vitamin C and pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6.
• A source of fiber, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, niacin, and potassium.

 Fun Facts About Corn

• The average ear of corn has 800 kernels in 16 rows.
• Corn is grown on every continent of the world with the exception of Antarctica.

Food Hero Monthly-Corn English [PDF], Spanish [PDF]