ISeeTrails Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I finished my Whole40 a few weeks ago but haven't chosen to introduce anything with the exception of honey and gluten-free beer on occasion. I just feel too good and haven't missed anything. But now that summer is approaching I am craving one of my favorite foods - fresh, local corn on the cob. What are your thoughts on eating this food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I think all corn being eliminated on the whole30 makes a lot of sense: it would confuse people to differentiate "grain" and "fresh" corn (even fresh corn is technically a grain, isn't it?) The fresh corn would push other, better veggies off peoples plates. Most corn is GMO. Add to that common corn allergies and fresh corn just doesn't make the cut. You are post-whole30, though, so you get to make decisions with a lot more context and nuance. IMHO, if I, like you, considered fresh, local corn on the cob to be a favorite summertime treat, I would test it out. Try to get organic/nonGMO and give it a whirl some time when you aren't also trying any other new off-plan foods. If all goes well, I would include it in my post-whole30 life. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I can get local, organic, sweet corn and it is so perfect it doesn't need salt or butter. And even before paleo, primal or Whole 30, I knew it didn't agree with me. I ate a couple ears a year and suffered. This year I'm going to listen to my body. I'd say eat it and see how you feel. And really listen for a few a few days after. (Let's just say it takes a while for my body to process what it can't digest...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournegirl Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 OMG you just reminded me when I reintro'd fresh corn my body didnt actually digest it at all... TMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 When I realised corn was used to fatten animals, it lost its taste. It fattens us as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 When MN sweet corn is being sold fresh from road side stands on our way to the cabin, I will have some. Otherwise, I will skip it. It's such a fleeting summer treat, that I don't see it as a problem. It's kind of like avoiding sugar except for your grandma's pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. It's rare and special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eteson Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I've found that while my body doesn't take well to canned corn, it can digest fresh corn on the cob as long as I don't binge on it. Just my experience... good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoodles Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Just remember what you see in kids/animals poop that isn't digested - CORN KERNELS! To me that's a sign our bodies don't really like it/deal with it well, but I agree, it's so yummy so try it out and see how you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percypat Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I was reading this the other day, a piece from the NY TImes about breeding nutrients out of our food: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/opinion/sunday/breeding-the-nutrition-out-of-our-food.html?_r=2& Talks quite a bit about corn in particular and how we've pretty much abandoned all the nutrient-rich coloured varieties in favour of the tastier yellow, and then the even sweeter white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gweneddk Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 My understanding is that the fibrous corn kernel husks are not really digestible by anyone and therefore you will uh... see them on the way out. It doesn't necessarily mean that corn is off-limits for you because it will happen to any human that ingests it. If you get other digestive upset symptoms or what have you then obviously the choice is yours. I personally had 2-3 ears last summer (when following a low-carb diet where corn was off limits) and will probably have the same amount this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuisle Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 So happy to find this post! We're a few weeks away from having farm-stand corn here in Maine, but I plan on indulging when it's ready. Like a few posters here have said, if it's local, natural and not taking the place of other veggies in my meal, I'm all in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksassy71 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Well, I worked for a water/sewer district, and at the sewage treatment plant, there was the "corn corner". So yeah...That being said post Whole30, I'm going to eat the corn we're growing, and probably the white potatoes too! Not something I'd buy but we planted before discovering the whole30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peak Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Have been post W30 for several weeks now and have not really reintroduced any grains. Family is visiting this weekend and they are bringing the first pick of Sweet Olethe corn-on-the-cob up to the High Country from the Western Slopes! That corn is so good it doesn't need any butta' nor salt... but I might try it with a little of each if I am only having one ear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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