How Yellow Peas Saved Colonial America and Can Help Solve World Hunger Today

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During the early days of colonial America, starvation was a major threat, particularly in Jamestown where 80% of settlers died in one winter. The settlers discovered that yellow peas, a hardy and nutritious crop, could thrive in the New World's harsh conditions. Yellow peas became a vital source of protein and helped to improve the soil. Today, with nearly 757 million people facing food insecurity globally, yellow peas are being recognized as a sustainable solution to address world hunger.