Need Advice...gluten-free Helping But....

[Robert M.]

Hi, I'm 44 years old and was having GI issues for years. Self diagnosed gluten intolerant about 6 weeks ago. Been on very strict gluten-free diet since that time and my GI issues are about 90% better. However, about 2 hours after I eat I feel really strange, lethargic, and some fatigue. Ive been a low carb dieter for years, but now I'm eating more corn, potatoes and rice than I ever have. I had my fasting glucose checked just before starting gluten-free diet and it was normal, below 100. Both my parents are type 2 diabetics so I get concerned.I exercise 4-5 days a week and have been healthy otherwise. Can this just be my body adjusting to my new diet? has anyone else experienced this? Thanks in advance.

[Skylark]

It sure sounds like the crash I get from white rice and white potatoes. I'll fall asleep on the couch after having white rice in what should be a healthy meal. Have you considered eating more vegetables and protein and fewer starchy foods? I also did much better with brown rice and sweet potatoes (before I cut grains and starches out of my diet entirely).