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Store-Bought Or Homemade Corn Tortillas Each Cut Into 6 Triangles

Corn tortillas are thin flatbreads made primarily from ground corn, often treated with lime in the nixtamalization process. Cut into triangles, they are commonly used for chips, tostadas, or baking and frying preparations.

Beneficial properties

gluten-free when made from corn only source of complex carbohydrates provides some fiber naturally low in sugar can provide whole-grain corn benefits

Nutritional highlights

Corn tortillas provide carbohydrates, small amounts of fiber and protein, and may contain calcium, magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins, especially if made with nixtamalized corn.

Caution. May not be suitable for people with corn allergy or sensitivity; some packaged versions can be high in sodium.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
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