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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.
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)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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