Quinoa Reaction?

[Nikki2777]

My company cafeteria sometimes does a quinoa specialty station, with sauces and add-ins.  I've had long talks with the manager there about my Celiac and they've been extremely accommodating - they were very pleased to tell me about this new option.  We've discussed all the ingredients, and they have a separate prep area, so I felt quite confident about eating from this new station.

 

But, I have to say that each of the three times I've had it, I've had kind of a 'rumbling' tummy afterward.  I'd like to think it's not gluten, but maybe just more quinoa than I'm used to in one meal.  Is it common to get a bit of a reaction from quinoa, that is not gluten-related? Or should I fear some sort of cross contamination?

 

It's black quinoa if that makes a difference, and I eat plenty of quinoa otherwise, though maybe not this much at once.

 

Thanks.

[kareng]

I find that if I eat a lot of Quinoa - it upsets my stomach.  I think its hard to digest and maybe has a lot of fiber?

[cyclinglady]

I had a hard time digesting quinoa when I was first diagnosed, but I was not getting glutened -- my damaged gut could not handle it. . Give it some time and then retest.

[cap6]

My partner can eat white rice but not brown rice or quinoa. Too much fiber

[psawyer]

I wish I could get more fiber. Quinoa is an excellent source. Due to the high fiber content, it can be difficult to digest, especially during the celiac disease healing process.

[Nikki2777]

Thank you all - that's very reassuring.