Tips For A Corn-free Diet

[Mother of Jibril]

About two months ago I figured out that my son is intolerant to corn... it gives him eczema, just like casein I'm intolerant to corn too!

Here's the challenge... corn is EVERYTHING... even a lot of the gluten-free goodies. I've been asked about corn intolerance several times and I thought it would be helpful to have a list of things to watch out for. Here are some obvious sources:

- Corn bread

- Tortillas

- Corn chips

- Most gluten-free cereals

- Grits

- Corn on the cob

- Popcorn

- Corn cakes

- Corndogs

- Corn chowder

- A lot of Mexican food (sigh)

But then... there are also the hidden sources

- Some kinds of canned soup (cornstarch, bits of corn)

- Some kinds of salsa

- Gravies (cornstarch)

- Balloons and latex gloves (the powder is cornstarch)

- Pre-packaged meat (cornstarch keeps it from sticking)

- Some kinds of gluten-free pasta

- Supplements and medications (alternative to wheat starch)

- Some of the gluten-free pizza crusts

- Some of the gluten-free baked goods (Namaste specifies corn-free)

- Earth Balance (has corn oil)

- A lot of bullion cubes

Anyone have things to add? I'd love to hear your ideas!

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[Mother of Jibril]

Well that's useful!

[irish daveyboy]

About two months ago I figured out that my son is intolerant to corn... it gives him eczema, just like casein I'm intolerant to corn too!

Here's the challenge... corn is EVERYTHING... even a lot of the gluten-free goodies. I've been asked about corn intolerance several times and I thought it would be helpful to have a list of things to watch out for. Here are some obvious sources:

- Corn bread

- Tortillas

- Corn chips

- Most gluten-free cereals

- Grits

- Corn on the cob

- Popcorn

- Corn cakes

- Corndogs

- Corn chowder

- A lot of Mexican food (sigh)

But then... there are also the hidden sources

- Some kinds of canned soup (cornstarch, bits of corn)

- Some kinds of salsa

- Gravies (cornstarch)

- Balloons and latex gloves (the powder is cornstarch)

- Pre-packaged meat (cornstarch keeps it from sticking)

- Some kinds of gluten-free pasta

- Supplements and medications (alternative to wheat starch)

- Some of the gluten-free pizza crusts

- Some of the gluten-free baked goods (Namaste specifies corn-free)

- Earth Balance (has corn oil)

- A lot of bullion cubes

Anyone have things to add? I'd love to hear your ideas!

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Hi here's a link to a friends web site, her son is corn intollerant.

She adapted one of my recipes to be corn free so it was suitable for her son.

Her name is Caryn Talty her recipes are gluten-free SF Corn Free some are DF and Yeast Free.

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It may help to take a look around her site.

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Hope this is of some help.

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Best Regards,

David

[Mother of Jibril]

Wow... that's a great resource too!

Eliminating corn has been pretty difficult It's in sooooo many things... it's going to take a lot longer to figure out than the gluten-free diet.

I bet this is one reason the SCD diet helps a lot of people. No processed food! Then you just have to watch out for cornstarch being dusted on things like pre-packaged meat. I wonder how long corn has been a problem for me My son is just a baby, but casein and corn do terrible things to him.

[RiceGuy]

I discovered that millet flour can make a fairly convincing cornbread. It even has a light yellowish color. The right amount of xanthan or guar gum gives a very cornbread-like texture. If I hadn't made it myself, I would have thought for sure it had corn in it. I suppose if you want a coarser texture, adding some rice flour or cream of rice might work.

[Mother of Jibril]

With two small children and a full-time job (as a professor) I haven't had much time to explore the Gluten-free Casein-free baked goods... just a few simple things like mixes. Last night we tried Namaste's chocolate cake mix (which is also corn-free). It's probably for the best... I'm planning to try the anti-candida diet starting in January.

We've had sorghum in a couple of things... like Perky O's cereal and Enjoy Life cookies. It does have a rather corn-bread-like (grainy) texture!

[RiceGuy]

Sorghum and millet are very similar, though there are some differences which seem to vary from brand to brand, and batch to batch, nearly as much as from one to the other. I've never had any flour taste gritty except rice flour, which I no longer use, for that reason.

[Janessa]

Chebe mixes are a great thing for multiple intolerances, unless of course you are intolerant to tapioca

Corn is also in most baking powders, I have a corn free one but I forget the brand

[MaryJones2]

Trader Joe's also recently started carrying a corn-free powdered sugar.

[pele]

About two months ago I figured out that my son is intolerant to corn... it gives him eczema, just like casein I'm intolerant to corn too!

Here's the challenge... corn is EVERYTHING... even a lot of the gluten-free goodies. I've been asked about corn intolerance several times and I thought it would be helpful to have a list of things to watch out for. Here are some obvious sources:

Anyone have things to add? I'd love to hear your ideas!

Hi Mom of J

This probably is not what you want to hear, but I would recommend the same sensible strategy for avoiding gluten: use foods that are naturally corn (and gluten) free. Meaning, avoid processed foods and stick with plain fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, nuts, honey and olive oil. Hmmm, that sounds like the SCD.

I'm glad you discovered the corn/eczema connection. I know some people with eczema who seem to want to remain clueless...

[Mother of Jibril]

Chebe mixes are a great thing for multiple intolerances.

I recently found a local source for Chebe products... I'll have to give them a try.

This probably is not what you want to hear, but I would recommend the same sensible strategy for avoiding gluten: use foods that are naturally corn (and gluten) free. Meaning, avoid processed foods and stick with plain fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, nuts, honey and olive oil. Hmmm, that sounds like the SCD.

I'm glad you discovered the corn/eczema connection. I know some people with eczema who seem to want to remain clueless...

Yeah... I'm leaning in the SCD direction I can't have casein, but it recently dawned on me that I could use goat's milk and coconut milk instead. Although the anti-candida diet is very similar, it also excludes mushrooms, vinegar, fermented foods, peanuts, aged cheese and limits the amount of fruit. I'm not looking forward to giving up chocolate Hopefully the cravings will go away after a couple of weeks.

My three-year-old daughter also had problems with eczema on her cheeks and legs. I wish I had known then what I know now! We lost an opportunity to figure out what food(s) she's intolerant to... now we have to go by other signs. I remember reading that people with eczema are susceptible to asthma and food allergies, but I just did NOT understand how those things could be connected. Now I know

[mslee]

Mother of Jibrel

Hi!

Have you looked into the GAPS diet, it's dairy limited SCD you probably have...just thought I would mention it. I'm about to jump in but may wait until after holiday travel.

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I cannot do casein either... or coconut that would have been a perfect dairy replacement

have a nice night!

[irish daveyboy]

Mother of Jibrel

Hi!

Have you looked into the GAPS diet, it's dairy limited SCD you probably have...just thought I would mention it. I'm about to jump in but may wait until after holiday travel.

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I cannot do casein either... or coconut that would have been a perfect dairy replacement

have a nice night!

Hi you could try Vances ';Darifree' it's a potato based dairy Substitute, this may be suitable

unless you have a problem with nightshades.

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Best Regards

David

[mhaber]

YES!!! READ THIS LIST! IT HAS SAVED MY LIFE!!!!

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[pele]

Oh, BTW I hear that plastic cups are now being made from corn, and causing anaphylactic shock in people with corn allergies.

[Mother of Jibril]

I was just reading about that last night!

Thank goodness I'm not severely allergic to corn... but I have noticed that I'm getting more sensitive as I get better about taking it out of my diet.

This is really going to make me a nutcase about potlucks. Not only do I need to bring my own food... I need to bring my own plate, cup, and silverware.

[Jaimepsalm63]

This is a wonderful topic point. Thank you all for the suggestions you've put out there. In our house we have a variety of issues going on. My youngest son can't have dairy or mushrooms. Very simple. My oldest son can't have Corn, Soy, Oats, Garlic, Cauliflower, Tree Nuts, Coconut, or Legumes. At least he can have dairy. I can't have Gluten, Corn, Soy, Oats, Legumes, Potatoes (my husband suggests that I may have a problem with all the nightshades), or any fiber from vegetables and fruits (from the gastroparesis). Luckily, I got the "problem" diet first and the others have learned to cope with what can/can't be done. I'm also thankful that my middle son and husband don't have any issues.

Thanks again for all that gave info. I'm looking at the sites after this message goes out.

I love this forum and all the people who "get it"!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AliB]

This is a wonderful topic point. Thank you all for the suggestions you've put out there. In our house we have a variety of issues going on. My youngest son can't have dairy or mushrooms. Very simple. My oldest son can't have Corn, Soy, Oats, Garlic, Cauliflower, Tree Nuts, Coconut, or Legumes. At least he can have dairy. I can't have Gluten, Corn, Soy, Oats, Legumes, Potatoes (my husband suggests that I may have a problem with all the nightshades), or any fiber from vegetables and fruits (from the gastroparesis). Luckily, I got the "problem" diet first and the others have learned to cope with what can/can't be done. I'm also thankful that my middle son and husband don't have any issues.

Thanks again for all that gave info. I'm looking at the sites after this message goes out.

I love this forum and all the people who "get it"!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jaime, I see from your signature that you have problems swallowing. Candida can do that. I suspect there may be other pathogenic bacteria that can do it too, but it is very common especially when trying to swallow starchy carbs like potato.

Tongue in cheek, I suspect it is the little beggars all jumping up and down at the feast that is heading towards them. They probably create swellings in the esophagus to collect some of the carbs on their way down!!! I wouldn't put anything past them - if they can switch off enzymes, they can do anything...........