I'm discovering that I probably have a wheat or gluten intolerance. I like to experiment with my body, so I will go through stages of eating only gluten free and wheat free products. When I am strict with it I will notice an increase in my energy and no pain or bloating in my belly. This past week I decided to try the corn tortilla crips from Trader Joes. Normally I look at the ingredients, but being in a hurry I didn't realized the first ingredient was whole wheat flour. I just assumed it was corn flour. Since it was already in my house I decided to eat them anyway. I only ate about a serving a day hoping that it would not have an effect on me. Within 3 days my stomach was bloated. There have been times where I can get so bloated I look 5 months pregnant. The bloating does not happen right away which lets me know that it is most likely not a food allergy, but a food intolerance. Two or three days can pass before seeing any problems, so it can be very hard to pinpoint what the actual cause is. It is almost a build up.
Some of the other things I have tried to think about are: Can I be dehydrated? Did I eat too much sodium? Do I need to start a rotational diet? As of now I am going to point the finger to gluten and wheat. Good thing there are many health food stores around here that carry many products that don't have wheat or gluten.
Some of the other things I have tried to think about are: Can I be dehydrated? Did I eat too much sodium? Do I need to start a rotational diet? As of now I am going to point the finger to gluten and wheat. Good thing there are many health food stores around here that carry many products that don't have wheat or gluten.
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Quit eating wheat!
It's amazing how much better we feel with out the wheat. Some how I always get sucked back in to having a bit. I feel that it will be different next time. Always trying to test myself. Then I start feeling completely yucky!! Wonder if it's partly mental or if it's really my body hating wheat or gluten. It's been 2 days now since I haven't touched wheat and my stomach isn't bloated anymore and my energy is coming back!
Some of my favorite alternatives are Mary's Gone Crackers (seed crackers) and Brown Rice Snaps. I even enjoy a Brown Rice Tortilla every now and again.
Great post and good to see you figuring things out with your body and nutrition!
That being the case, why not knuckle down and work on making the elimination completely? I'm not at all suggesting never touching a grain again, but instead to attempt to reserve them for infrequent cheating situations. They're truly like any other addictive substance--the more time without, the easier abstaining becomes.
Christina
I'd emphatically recommend you check out Dr. Michael Eades stuff--his blog alone will have a ton of helpful info for you:
http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/
I am sorry to hear about your discomfort. Gluten can hide in lots of things. Some people are even saying Oatmeal has gluten in it.
It is definitely alot to think about. So try not to get overwhelmed!
Mostly you need to take care about prepackaged and fast food.
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