Corn's Hidden Costs

The reliance on subsidized mono crops like corn and soy has led to the proliferation of cheap, highly processed foods that externalize their true environmental and health costs. The transformation of these crops into seed oils has contributed to the widespread use of trans fats, which have been linked to heart disease. Despite early warnings from researchers, it took decades for regulatory action to phase out these harmful ingredients, raising concerns about how many health crises could have been averted.