Corn chips

Corn is a grain with high carb content. One ounce contains approximately 15-17g net carbs. Grain-based snacks are fundamentally incompatible with ketogenic diet principles.

Corn chips are made from corn, a grain explicitly excluded from paleo diet. They are processed, typically fried in seed oils, and contain added salt. This violates multiple core paleo principles.

Processed snack from refined grains with added oils, salt, and often artificial ingredients. Contradicts Mediterranean preference for whole grains and minimal processing. Whole grain alternatives vastly preferable.

Processed snack made from corn (grain). Plant-derived with no animal products. Violates carnivore exclusion of all plant foods and grains.

Corn chips are excluded for two reasons: (1) corn is a grain and explicitly excluded, and (2) chips are a processed junk food explicitly prohibited under the 'no recreating junk food' rule. This is non-compliant on multiple grounds.

Processed snack typically high in sodium and saturated fat. Lacks whole grain benefits and fiber. Does not align with DASH guidelines emphasizing whole foods and sodium restriction.

High-glycemic refined carbohydrate from corn. Typically fried in omega-6 seed oils (inflammatory). ~15g carbs per oz with minimal protein and poor fat profile. Lacks micronutrient density. Violates Zone principles on glycemic load and omega-6 minimization.

Refined cornmeal, typically deep-fried in inflammatory oils (often soybean or corn oil), high sodium, often contain trans fats or excessive omega-6. Pro-inflammatory on multiple counts.

Typically fried or baked in oil (high fat, 8-10g per 1oz), minimal protein (1-2g), minimal fiber, and often high sodium. Calorie-dense with poor satiety — easy to overeat despite reduced appetite. Fried foods worsen GLP-1 nausea, bloating, and reflux. Ultra-processed with empty calories. No meaningful nutritional value.