Problem with Rice

Yvonne · Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 29

Hello everyone,

I seem to have a problem with rice. I bloat terribly after eating it. I was eating brown, switched to white as I believe its easier on the gut but the bloating is just as bad.

Anyone else have this problem or know why it does this. Its definitely not anything I'm having with it - just a bit of fish and veg.

Thanks.

tropical · Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 10 Location: canada

Hi Yvonne. Check out
http://gfkitchen.server101.com/rice.htm
Hope it helps!
Pat

Yvonne · Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 29

Hi Pat,

Thanks a lot for the response and link. Very interesting - I didn't know any of that! My reaction to rice is purely bad bloating (much worse than any other food) and not really in keeping with my reaction to eating gluten which is stabbing pain, nausea and diarrhoea within 20 minutes.

I thought maybe it is just too "starchy". Anyway thanks a lot for the info!

Yvonne

Nikster57 · Guest

That was very interesting about the rice Pat and thanks for the information.
Yvonne:
I know what you mean. I have been GF for 2 weeks and 4 days now but I too notice bloating and gassy most of the time. I thought that was just part of the territory. Haven't tried the Beano yet but considering it since it is the weekend and I will be around other human beings. I'll let you know if it works..............Nikki from TX

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10612 Location: WI, USA

Hi Nikki,

Beano is NOT GF...I just ran across this today.

Yvonne - some people have problems with rice too. I'll have to look for some more info on it...it I have seen it be an issue for some.
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Nikster57 · Guest

Al: Can you suggest one for me? I appreciate it, as always, all great and knowledgable GF King of the CD's impaired like me who just can't figure it all out yet. LOL You're great!....................Nikki from TX

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10612 Location: WI, USA

Guest · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:57 pm Post subject:

Thank you your royal Hinney! Oppps, I mean Highness. LOL

You know I think I would rather have my stomach make noise than be sick at this point. I just kringe(?) at the thought of my stomach acting up for hours and running marathons to the bathroom. Thanks again....................Have a great weekend.......................Nikki from hot, humid, crank down the air to 65 so it will be 78 inside....TX ----LOL

Nikster57 · Guest

Opps! forgot to put my name. That was from me.............Nikki from TX

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10612 Location: WI, USA

Nikster57 · Guest

I remember being in the UP of MI late june early July. Hot as the dickens. You people up there don't have AC either. Thought I was going to die. Couldn't even get drunk at the "poker run" because I needed more water. LOL

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10612 Location: WI, USA

Nope, we're lucky if we have indoor plumbing in the northwoods! LOL!!
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mjbonsais · Joined: 21 Sep 2004 Posts: 81

Well, some people tolerate rice others are not so lucky. Rice is the only food that will not cause gas in the intestine; however, starch will turn into sugar which is an irritant for some individuals.

As for myself, I am yeast intolerant. If rice is a starch such as potatoes then I should restrict my dietary intake of these as they will turn into sugar which will disrupt the bacterial flora within the intestines.

Al, didn't know about the Beano facto and I too thank you for the info on this! Yee gads, what else will I need to eliminate? javascript:emoticon(' Rolling Eyes

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Yvonne · Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 29

Ah, I think you may just have solved my problem MJ. Sugar! I didn't think of that at all.

I am having a big problem with sugar right now. Craving sweets like crazy but bloat really badly as soon as I eat a sweet.

I have been told that I definitely don't have Candida but do have a yeast problem from peanuts - Aspergillus.

This whole thing is just too confusing for me today - sick and tired of being sick and tired and not being able to eat anything.

I keep eating things I think are ok only to find they are not which makes me really mad with myself for not being more vigilant.

Sometimes I think I was better off not knowing about my gluten problem! Yes, I know, I know - the damage in the long run.

Sorry guys, feeling sorry for myself today. Just had a bad weekend - cooking great food for my kids and not being able to eat it myself!

mjbonsais · Joined: 21 Sep 2004 Posts: 81

Yvonne, how well I know that food prep scenario!!! One gets used to it but longs for the good 'ol days once in awhile!!!

I haven't received my York results but I'll let you know what happens!

hugs

MJ
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