What, if any, are the disadvantages of eating corn starch from the box? Meaning, nutritional drawbacks?
May 8, 2008 – 12:59 am
valerie p asked:
I am anemic. Even though I am on iron tablet supplements, I crave the white corn powder of cornstarch. I realize that there is some iron in the starch, probably not enough to help nutritional wise, but I am really fond of the white powder. I eat it by the spoonfuls and have tried to cut back from about 10 spoonfuls to 5 daily. Is there any harm in this habit? I’ve been with this habit for about 2 1/2 months.
Fergal
I am anemic. Even though I am on iron tablet supplements, I crave the white corn powder of cornstarch. I realize that there is some iron in the starch, probably not enough to help nutritional wise, but I am really fond of the white powder. I eat it by the spoonfuls and have tried to cut back from about 10 spoonfuls to 5 daily. Is there any harm in this habit? I’ve been with this habit for about 2 1/2 months.
Fergal
One Response to “What, if any, are the disadvantages of eating corn starch from the box? Meaning, nutritional drawbacks?”
Iron in corn starch? Probably very little to none at all.
1 tablespoon has 30 calories.
You’re eating calories with little nutritional benefit.
As long as you don’tt displace healthier foods or consume too many calories, there shouldn’t be a problem.
However, try eating an iron rich food in place of the corn starch.
By Dave C on May 9, 2008