3. Corn
Many people think corn contains gluten – but they’re wrong about that. Corn isn’t a grain; therefore, it contains no gluten proteins. Eating corn straight off of the cob won’t be detrimental to the health of your digestive system if you suffer from gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
Some people who have celiac disease may find that they have issues digesting corn as well. However, for the most part, corn causes no digestive inflammation. One ear of corn contains up to 17-grams of carbs per serving.
However, it’s important to be aware of the cross-contamination of gluten in corn flour products. Corn tortillas are often made using the same machinery as wheat tortillas.
During the manufacturing process, it’s possible for wheat to contaminate the batch of cornflour and make it unsuitable for people suffering from gluten intolerance. Always check the label of the brand you’re interested in buying to see if they come from a factory that produces wheat products.