05/26/2026
It’s probably not the gluten… Let’s talk about it!
Many of my clients come to me with self diagnosed gluten intolerance. They notice when they eat foods that include gluten such as bread, pasta, or other snack foods that they feel bloated, experience abdominal pain, or sometimes even have diarrhea.
But did you know that another component that is in wheat is often to blame.
Gluten is a protein found in wheat that gives these products their elasticity. If you have celiac disease you have to strictly avoid gluten because your body will create an inflammatory response when it is consumed, which over time can damage your intestines. Some people also have less severe reactions to this that may be gluten intolerant.
But… wheat also is high in something called fructans. Fructans are a high FODMAP carbohydrate part of wheat that many with digestive issues may be sensitive to. Fructans are digested quickly and absorbed poorly and in sensitive individuals may cause abdominal pain, bloating, and/or diarrhea.
So if you think you are intolerant to gluten, I invite you to do this test. Try sourdough bread as this still is high in gluten, but is lower in fructans (FODMAP). If you tolerate this better you may have a FODMAP intolerance instead of gluten, which is more common.
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