Re: gluten intolerance/ corn?

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In a message dated 12/14/2007 8:07:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

jacobadler123@... writes:

Corn is a grain. I'm no expert but can tell you it is a very high glycemic

and sugar substance. That is a big reason why fresh corn on the cob is so good

because of the sugar. And it is probably the biggest source for sugar in

products today and a very bad one at that.

Perhaps you have gluten and glucose (what sugar and starch turns into) mixed

up.

Glucose is needed for energy into the muscles and brain. Insulin " opens "

the door for glucose to be used. A diet with little or no glucose, such as

Atkins and Pritikin, although effective for weight lose results in loss of

muscle as well as fat. This is evidenced by ketones in the urine, which is

also a

symptom of diabetes, when glucose can not get into the tissue from lack of

insulin and spills in the urine. Also, once starch is added back into the

diet, the weight returns.

Yes, corn is high in glucose, as are all the grains. Corn and its

derivatives such as corn syrup are huge additives in processed food. Kethcup

is a

major example and why folks like it so much.

There are those with corn allergies. There is also rice syrup, barley malt

and many other refined sweet products. Corn is cheap to grow and process!

Most intense sweet foods are REFINED.

Corn, however is gluten free. If you've ever had corn bread without any

wheat flour in it, you know it crumbles easily from lack of gluten. It can be

sweet from glucose and still fall apart as do most gluten free breads. Very

creative bakers have discovered that xanathan gum and guar gum can add the

elasticity to simulate a likeness to gluten. Interestingly, gluten is also a

REFINED product! Nobody eats much " wheat " straight, but ingests it in a

refined flour based form such as bread or pasta. Over the course of

agricultural history, the gluten content of wheat has increased.

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I think when I was doing GF it was controversial and

so I ate some cuz I love Mexican food:).

Corn gluten meal I garden with so must have some

gluten

--- wanda85929 <wanda85929@...> wrote:

> Does anybody know if corn is a grain or vegtable,

> and if a grain, is it

> a no, no when trying to follow a gluten free diet?

> Are there any other

> so called vegtables one should stay away from?

> Thanks, gail

>

>

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gluten intolerance/ corn?

> Does anybody know if corn is a grain or vegtable, and if a grain, is it

> a no, no when trying to follow a gluten free diet? Are there any other

> so called vegtables one should stay away from? Thanks, gail

Gail,

Corn is considered a grain. It's certainly high in carbs.

Be aware that white/yellow corn is very different in composition and effects

than blue corn. I can't eat white/yellow corn, but a limited amount of blue

corn is fine for me. It has a high lysine content, among other attributes.

You can find out more complete information about blue corn by googling it.

Nenah

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Dear Gail,

Corn is a grain.

Generally, gluten-free is no wheat, oats, rye or barley,

BUT

a lot of people who are gluten-intolerant are allergic to corn.

These types of allergies are often accompanied by intolerance of nightshade

products (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, etc.) and dairy (homogenized milk

especially).

Best of Health!

Dr. Saul Pressman

gluten intolerance/ corn?

Does anybody know if corn is a grain or vegtable, and if a grain, is it

a no, no when trying to follow a gluten free diet? Are there any other

so called vegtables one should stay away from? Thanks, gail

[Guest guest]

Corn is a grain. I'm no expert but can tell you it is a very high glycemic and

sugar substance. That is a big reason why fresh corn on the cob is so good

because of the sugar. And it is probably the biggest source for sugar in

products today and a very bad one at that.

wanda85929 <wanda85929@...> wrote:

Does anybody know if corn is a grain or vegtable, and if a grain, is

it

a no, no when trying to follow a gluten free diet? Are there any other

so called vegtables one should stay away from? Thanks, gail

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Saul,

How long does it take for one to start to feel better when starting

this diet? Do you even fully recover or does one always have to eat

this way to get/stay well?

Thanks,

Gail

-- In oxyplus , " Saul Pressman " <saul@...> wrote:

>

> Dear Gail,

>

> Corn is a grain.

>

> Generally, gluten-free is no wheat, oats, rye or barley,

> BUT

> a lot of people who are gluten-intolerant are allergic to corn.

>

> These types of allergies are often accompanied by intolerance of

nightshade

> products (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, etc.) and dairy (homogenized

milk

> especially).

>

> Best of Health!

> Dr. Saul Pressman

>

> gluten intolerance/ corn?

>

>

> Does anybody know if corn is a grain or vegtable, and if a grain,

is it

> a no, no when trying to follow a gluten free diet? Are there any

other

> so called vegtables one should stay away from? Thanks, gail

>