Wheat is not often thought of as a food that causes gas. However, the starch in wheat creates gas when it is broken down in the large intestine by your good bacteria. Whole wheat and bran, in particular, may be the culprits.
Does wheat cause bloating and gas?
Gluten Sensitivity: Why Wheat Causes Bloating and Gas Here’s why high gluten foods, like wheat bread, breakfast cereal and pasta, can irritate your intestinal lining and are causing digestive problems for a growing number of people.
The next thing we wanted the answer to was can wheat flour cause bloating?
Occasional bloating that occurs after eating wheat is often due to its hard-to-digest carbohydrates. If, however, you consistently experience bloating after consuming wheat, or the bloating is accompanied by other symptoms, consult a doctor to determine the cause.
Can gluten-free foods cause bloating and gas?
Fortunately, most gluten-free alternatives to wheat, barley and rye are also low in fructans, so avoiding one will also generally avoid the other. The only exception to this is gluten-free products still made from wheat, barley or rye. These are usually still high sources of indigestible fructans that can cause bloating and gas.
These are usually still high sources of indigestible fructans that can cause bloating and gas on their own. While grains like oats and corn start out as gliadin-free, it’s important for people with wheat sensitivity or allergy to check the packaging on products like instant oats or polenta for added wheat or potential cross-contamination.
Is white flour bad for You?
White flour is made from wheat and wheat, as many other grains, contains a substance called gluten. Some people are born without all the enzymes needed to digest gluten and whey products, such as white flour and that is what is causing sometimes pretty serious problems with digestion and intestines.
Why does my stomach bloat when I eat bread?
Bloating after eating bread is common. It may mean that you have a sensitivity to gluten or one of several substances in wheat. It could also mean that your digestion isn’t working properly. First, try to optimise your digestion, and then experiment with eating different types of bread to see if it makes a difference.