Problems digesting whole grains

Discomfort when digesting whole grain products

Whole grain products are usually mentioned in connection with a healthy diet. There is no doubt that they are healthy if they are consumed in moderation and well tolerated by the body.

• Whole grain products such as bread, rice, pasta and oatmeal contain vitamins and minerals from whole grains. In addition, there is a lot of fiber in them, which stimulates digestion and thus one constipation counteract.
• However, many people complain of digestive problems after consuming whole grains. These range from painful Flatulence, Abdominal pain to misshapen stool.
• To get rid of these ailments, you should first find out the cause of it. This is not easy, but it will ultimately bring the desired success.

Intolerance to whole grains - possible causes and their elimination

• If the intolerance to whole grains has slowly increased in recent years, your intestinal flora may be weakened. This is noticeable, among other things, through flatulence. Years of civilized diet with plenty of sugar and industrially processed foods mean that whole grain products are often no longer properly tolerated. You can remedy this with an intestinal rehabilitation and subsequent change in diet. With an intact intestinal flora, whole grains are usually well tolerated again.


What types of digestive foods are there?

If you have digestive problems you don't have to go straight to an artificially manufactured remedy ...

• Sometimes the digestive problems are also due to the degree of processing of the grain. For example, coarse grains often cause problems when eating bread. Instead, choose breads made from wholemeal flour or from ground grain. These varieties are usually more digestible.
• In addition, whole-grain breads made from natural sourdough are usually better tolerated than breads made with artificial sourdough or yeast. If the grain has not had enough time to "go" and if it is processed too quickly, gas can occur. It is best to ask your baker whether natural sourdough is used.
• Sometimes just a specific type of grain is the culprit for complaints. You can find out these in the process of elimination. Easily digestible types of grain are, for example, spelled and kamut.
• Even small mistakes in the composition of the diet often lead to intolerance. Many people experience digestive problems when they eat whole grain products with refined sugars or nuts. The same can be observed when eating whole-grain bread and protein-containing foods such as sausage and meat at the same time. You can make a change here by stopping eating these foods together.

If there is no improvement in the tolerance of whole grains, you should consult a doctor. This way you can be sure that it is not a celiac disease or any other condition. Numerous people suffer from an intolerance to the adhesive protein gluten and are unaware of it.