Corn-grain or veggie?

AreUjoking2
AreUjoking2 Posts: 142
in Food and Nutrition
This is a question I started looking into today. And honestly, it can and is both. But, if you are grain free, do you still eat corn products such as white corn tortillas? Do you still have corn on the cob?

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  • wonderwoman234
    wonderwoman234 Posts: 551 Member
    Corn is a grain.....and eating it depends on what your goals are, I guess. I eat it in small quantities.
  • manonkavesky
    manonkavesky Posts: 2 Member
    corn is technically a fruit
    eat whatever you want
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Corn is definitely a grain. Our mothers lied to us. That's OK, mine does that a lot.
  • AreUjoking2
    AreUjoking2 Posts: 142
    corn is technically a fruit
    eat whatever you want
    bwahahaha I saw that also. It was listed as a grain a veggie and a fruit. That is why I was reaching out! I'm trying to watch my grain intake.
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    I don't sweat the small stuff, but do try to stay away from corn.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    corn is technically a fruit
    eat whatever you want
    bwahahaha I saw that also. It was listed as a grain a veggie and a fruit. That is why I was reaching out! I'm trying to watch my grain intake.

    I try to always watch what I eat. You might grab something nasty when you are distracted.

    Why are you "watching"? If there is a medical reason, you should probably stay away from corn. If it is a fad, meh, adjust to suit you and your lifestyle.
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    I don't eat pineapple on my pizza (always made with extra tomato sauce) because fruits make you fat...

    to be serious though, corn is kinda like some view peanuts, even if it's technically not, it's what it counts as in reality. (where peanuts are technically legumes, but nutritionally similar to other nuts)
  • whatjesseats
    whatjesseats Posts: 228 Member
    It's a grain. I eat mostly grain-free and do not include corn in my everyday diet.
  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    I consider it a grain but serve it as I would a vegetable. I don't tend to eat it frequently, though, because although I love it I know it's mostly starch.
  • AreUjoking2
    AreUjoking2 Posts: 142
    corn is technically a fruit
    eat whatever you want
    bwahahaha I saw that also. It was listed as a grain a veggie and a fruit. That is why I was reaching out! I'm trying to watch my grain intake.

    I try to always watch what I eat. You might grab something nasty when you are distracted.

    Why are you "watching"? If there is a medical reason, you should probably stay away from corn. If it is a fad, meh, adjust to suit you and your lifestyle.
    Trying to figure out tummy troubles. At first doc said it was gluten, I went gluten free for 2 months, was not the problem. Then was told I was lactose intolerant, not the case either. Went off dairy for a month and still have the bloating and pains. So, I'm just doing a process of elimination.
  • whatjesseats
    whatjesseats Posts: 228 Member
    corn is technically a fruit
    eat whatever you want
    bwahahaha I saw that also. It was listed as a grain a veggie and a fruit. That is why I was reaching out! I'm trying to watch my grain intake.

    I try to always watch what I eat. You might grab something nasty when you are distracted.

    Why are you "watching"? If there is a medical reason, you should probably stay away from corn. If it is a fad, meh, adjust to suit you and your lifestyle.
    Trying to figure out tummy troubles. At first doc said it was gluten, I went gluten free for 2 months, was not the problem. Then was told I was lactose intolerant, not the case either. Went off dairy for a month and still have the bloating and pains. So, I'm just doing a process of elimination.

    You might want to try a Whole30 to help you determine the cause of your stomach issues.
  • AreUjoking2
    AreUjoking2 Posts: 142
    I will look into that. Thank you!

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