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That's amazing I've been also wanting to try some masa, hell bent on finding it. Seems hard in EuropeMy only source of starch has been potatoes for quite some time, but I think I'm going to make the switch to masa harina. I've been making some really simple crunchy tortillas lately from it and they're good. The only ingredients are water, salt, and masa. I press them and cook them in a hot pan for about 3-4 minutes each side. If I have some available, I'll substitute the water for oxtail broth. Higher in calcium then potatoes and I think they've been digesting better too. Literally no gas at all.
Damn now I dont know what to do. I thought nixtamalized corn would actually contain less mycotoxins.I nixtamalized corn and found not worthy the effort. Basically all the fiber is detroyed and you get gelatinized starch which is supposed to be good but so is par boiled rice and with no lime after-taste. With no fiber it is moving through intestines slowly and would cause constipation considerling it may contain some alkaline solution in it.
But no matter nixtamalized or not, organic, gmo, non-gmo, I always end up with some sort of dermatitis on my face after consuming corn for several days... Though canned corn is ok, no isssues at all. As for nixtamalized cornctortillas there are studies showing that after couple hours after preparation they are full of mycotoxins and basically dangerous.
Don't waste your time on it, canned corn ( or corn on the cob) once in a while is fine but as a stapple foood - "when better foods are available they should be used instead" :)
You can probably find it in a Mexican grocery store if you have one in your area. It's how I get mine.That's amazing I've been also wanting to try some masa, hell bent on finding it. Seems hard in Europe
Same here, I buy the cheap conventional stuff. I know GMOs are a concern for some people, but it ranks more toward the bottom of my list of concerns. Organic to for that matter. The only thing I exclusively buy organic is fruits, because they seem to ripen better.Since starting this thread, I've been pretty consistent with my intake of Masa and it definitely works well for me. I have zero cravings for rice, bread or potatoes.
Also, I've found I feel just the same on the "organic" brands of masa and the cheap ones that I can get at the local grocery store. I get a large bag for around 3-4 dollars and it lasts a few weeks or so. Peat mentioned something similar in his experience with different brands as well.
I think how you feel is the most important with some consideration of the source of food.Same here, I buy the cheap conventional stuff. I know GMOs are a concern for some people, but it ranks more toward the bottom of my list of concerns. Organic to for that matter. The only thing I exclusively buy organic is fruits, because they seem to ripen better.
Yeah. I mean, it's not like I forgo food quality or anything. It's just that since I've gotten into Peat's ideas I've changed how I approach food quality. I look for different things. Dairy for example, most organic dairy products are still very low quality in my opinion. They're full of gums and/or carrageenins. I rather have a conventional product that has no gums in it then a organic product with gums.I think how you feel is the most important with some consideration of the source of food.
We typically get as much organic as possible, especially fruits and meats, but that can become it's own stressor if taken too seriously.
Thanks for the recommendation. I will try to see if I can get those brands in Europe.There's something to that @Mauritio -- nixtamalized corn masa certainly grabs one's innards significantly in a meaningful way! Meaning more satisfying, better sustaining nutrition, very good reception by the nervous system, it feels like! I recommend Xochitls as a corn chip (sea salt version versus unsalted is preferred in this household) and for corn tortillas, Milagro is best, that we've found. Take a pack of MIlagros, divide into 10 or 12 apiece in stacks, freeze the overage and eat the rest in the same week, since they do go moldy after a bit even under refrigeration. Breakfast can be ONE heated in microwave on high 28 seconds, then go salty/spicy with some TJ yuzu sauce (just a bit) or sweet, with a dab of maple syrup. Accept no substitutions!! Read all tortilla labels, the additives used are just horrendous in most kinds seen in 'regular' grocery stores. Milagro supplies the stores on the 'edge of town' around here where even there, one sees a lot of BigAmerAg represented anymore, just deplorable! On the mold topic: I advise: Always smell everything one is about to put in one's mouth (or even apply topically) to at least ATTEMPT to detect any off-odors / moldy qualities, because mold definitely lurks in opportunistic areas (where it can grow well I mean).