Gluten free

[Gcart]

Back on track with no gluten products . Has settled problems there . I was left with uncomfortable stomach pains so gave up my lovely porridge breakfast . That move has settled those pains ☹️

Oh dear. Running out of ideas now .

Something that is relatively quick and easy .

Proving worth it otherwise !

I’ve heard of x neighbour diagnosed with coeliac in his 80 s I always thought it was something one is born with . Is it the way food is produced now ?

[SlowDragon Administrator]

You should be able to have oats that you buy in the “free from” section of supermarket

Oats are gluten free, but to be certified as gluten free they need to be grown in fields that have never had wheat, barley or rye grown in them. Also need to be milled in gluten free mill

[Anthea55]

Maybe you are sensitive to oats. I eat gluten free but that's because I have food intolerances including wheat and oats, not because of the gluten. I avoid the gluten free oats because of that.Google for 'porridge without oats' and you'll find other things you can use - may need to get them from a health food store. I think millet and quinoa are options.

[Hedgeree in reply to Anthea55]

Porridge gives me terrible heartburn sadly though not tried gluten free oats.

[Jazzw]

I can’t eat oats either, not even GF oats. You may be sensitive to avenin, which is the equivalent of gluten in oats.

It does get harder and harder to find nice things for breakfast. Have you tried making your own gluten free bread?

[ILouis23 in reply to Jazzw]

Fresh fruit for breakfast is working for me.

[Gcart]

Thanks. I am using Sainsbury’s gluten free bread at present which is okish. I tried buckwheat porridge yesterday. Again it’s okish !

Oh well, just have to get on with it to feel better with no stomach pain.

Chance admission to Hospital because of an accident found my sons friend to be coeliac.

He had never been more than 8 stone.

Having stopped gluten he is now a strong 12 : stone . He’s also glad to feel well.

He had never explored his problem.

I might try oats again , gluten free, in a couple of weeks . It might work as I always used the normal ones previously.

[shaws Administrator in reply to Gcart]

Regarding your son's friend, I think he will be very pleased that he has been properly diagnosed and now is aware that gluten-free may be very helpful to him.

[Gcart in reply to shaws]

I agree. He just felt unwell and didn’t know why. Pure chance when he hurt himself skateboarding! Hospital checked bloods because he was so thin . He is pleased with new found comfort in his body x

[Hedgeree]

Hi Gcart,

If I remember correctly oats also contain beta glucans a type of soluble fibre which may cause issues for some people.

Also it depends how you make it, with water, milk or any toppings that could also have an effect on your digestion.

I did stop eating it as I was getting very uncomfortable heartburn that lasted for a long time.

Yes I think the way food is grown and produced now has probably got a lot to do with it. I'm thinking more to do with wheat but most likely will affect oats too. I think if you do a google search you will find a lot to read...

I think I may have another go with oats as I do like porridge; I'll get gluten free oats, make it with water instead and only have a small portion.

[Lalatoot]

Lidl sell gluten free muesli.

[Cooper27]

Gluten free oats are up to the individual. Some can tolerate gluten free ones, whilst others can't.

Technically there isn't much difference between normal oats and gluten free oats, it's just that normal oats have a high risk of cross contamination, while gluten free ones are harvested and prepared more carefully.

With regards to your neighbour, he will have been born with the coeliac gene (as you will have been born with a hashimotos gene), but it just won't have switched on for a long time.

39% of the population carries the coeliac gene but only 1% go in to develop it. Of course, even after you develop it, it can be decades before you're diagnosed.

[Farrugia]

I make my own GF bread, slice it and freeze it. Otherwise I buy Schar gluten free rolls which are frozen - have you looked in Sainsbury's freezer department? M&S GF sourdough boule and also Waitrose GF sourdough are ok - again I slice and freeze - none of them stay fresh for very long. I don't feel great after protege either - as Anthea55 says above - try alternative grains. I've seen black rice porridge recipe somewhere which sounded quite good.

[blacklabs]

Can you have a low skimmed milk ? A bit unusual but there are recipes for brown rice pudding this can be made the night before placed in a slow cooker. I am only just looking at diet so I am not sure about brown rice but I eat it and I am fine. Watch out for pine nuts in cereal dear me the pain I had.

[Hidden]

Going GF it’s important to stay hydrated with the extra fibre...try making your porridge with plenty of water and add a bit of milk/milk alternative at the end. I find it’s easier to digest that way. Randomly I feel better drinking 50/50 boiled water and cold water rather than cold drinks as well- find it keeps things moving better (old Chinese medicine trick)

[Gcart]

Thanks for lots of advice. Given me some ideas.