Deerfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Nutritional Benefits of Corn and Beans: The Value of Native Foods

Historic Deerfield

— Opening Doorways To The Past. —

Nutritional Benefits of Corn and Beans: The Value of Native Foods Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 5, 2023

1. Nutritional Benefits of Corn and Beans: The Value of Native Foods Marker

Inscription. The foods we eat directly affect our health. Eating squash, corn, and beans together offers greater health benefits than eating them separately. Consuming corn and beans during a meal provides a high-quality source of protein equal to that found in meat. This pairing of nutritionally complementary foods can be traced back to Native foodways, and continues in American culture today.

Erected by Historic Deerfield.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 42° 32.989′ N, 72° 36.157′ W. Marker is in Deerfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. It can be reached from Old Main Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Old Main St, Deerfield MA 01342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Companion Planting the Three Sisters (here, next to this marker); Historic Deerfield's Three Sisters Garden (here, next to this marker); Caesar (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allen House (about 300 feet away); Reproduction of the Old Indian House (about 400 feet away); Moors House (about 400 feet away); Peter / Adam (about 400 feet away); Hartford (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deerfield.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 5, 2023

2. Nutritional Benefits of Corn and Beans: The Value of Native Foods Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.