gluten-free flour causing symptoms

[Deckman]

Hi guys,

I'm not a celiac, just intolerant/sensitive. I've tried a lot of different flour alternatives to varying degrees of success. However, most flour alternatives still give me some symptoms. Namely, gas and having to go to the bathroom a lot. Does anyone else have this problem?

[kareng]

Might want to look into FODMAPs.  Also, some people, celiac or not, find the gums, used to help hold gluten-free baked goods together, to be hard to digest

[Deckman]

Thank you, I will!

 

[cyclinglady]

You beat me to it, Karen!  ?

[Ennis-TX]

Many find the Xantham gums to cause issues, and they made from black rot.
Another issues with gluten free flours is often they rely on starches heavily and grain flours, these are more easily fermented in your intestines and cause gas. They can also spike your blood sugar since they are high glycemic and one of the main reasons why the GFD gets called unhealthy.
>.< I use almond/coconut flour blends and no starches for my baked goods but I can not have carbs anymore.

[Deckman]

Thanks! I had heard somewhere that all grain flours can cause inflammation and that it was best to stay with almond and coconut. 

[cyclinglady]

That works as long as you do not have a nut allergy, like me!  ?