Gluten Free Fiber??? Anyone Have Suggestions?

jazztag85

I'm pretty sure I need to add more fiber to my diet- but I need to eat gluten free (I'm gluten free for medical reasons, not for any fad diet thing).

Does anyone have any suggestions? I know that fruits and veggies have fiber, but anything else?

Thanks

the_new_robin2016

this is something you might have to look up on google or somewhere. I hope you find answers!! Hopefully there is some people on here with the same condition as you that need to go gluten free! (i know a couple that their bodies can't take gluten anymore, unfortunately they don't have MFP!) Good Luck!

PikaKnight

Like what MrsRobin said, I'd google it to get a list of foods.

I believe quinoa is gluten-free, you might want to give that a try.

lwagnitz

A lot of stores have like gluten free sections or aisles. Scout em out?

katy_trail

legumes are all gluten free and loaded with protein, fiber, super filling.
may be a problem if you are limiting carbs, but not all of them are super carby.
edamame is also awesome unless you are also avoiding soy.

jennaworksout

flaxseed, nuts , beans, prunes, spinach, brown rice

MeeshyBW

flaxseed, nuts , beans, prunes, spinach, brown rice

^^^ What this person said!

If it makes you fart, it's pretty much has fibre in it! LOL

NeverGivesUp

quinoa, brown and wld rice, fruits and veggies

Firefox7275

Nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, cocoa powder, coconut flour, brown rice, quinoa, millet, all whole fruits and vegetables. Any whole plant food except wheat, rye and barley basically.

karrieamandakeeps

I use this website below, I have Celiacs so this really gives me a variety other than what the grocery store can offer. You might even find something exiting to eat that youve may not have access to. I know where I live, my choices are so limited I get excited to see a new food or supplement added to my diet. Hope that helps
http://www.celiac.com/glutenfreemall/

junipearl

my other half has celiac, so I eat mainly gluten free as well and find it hard to get fibre into my diet... all of the GF replacement foods like breads/waffles/etc. are made with healthy ingredients like buckwheat and chia seeds, but seem to be very low in fibre.

you could just do something as simple as taking a fibre supplement like Metamucil, which I do on some days
fruits (apples, oranges, bananas) and nuts are decent sources of fibre
can you eat corn? (I know some celiacs cannot) .. that is an okay source also.

it'll most likely be a combination of all the little things you eat during the day that make up your fibre count, so choose wisely!

ejwme

my hubby is GF (actually allergic to wheat, not gluten, but the result is essentially the same). He also can't do legumes (IBS) or dairy (another allergy) - the poor guy can't get a break. Luckily, I like a challenge in the kitchen and have fun helping him (he's not so enthusiastic a cook, mostly because food simply always hurt).

Pumpkin, butternut squash, any squash really. Very good roasted, in soups, etc. Recently I learned to use cauliflower as a substitute for couscous and rice, very pleased with that (I normally hate cauliflower, so this is a huge win). Veggies in general will go a long way towards filling the GF gap with added fiber and nutrients.

The trick is NOT to try to simply eat the same as "everybody else" but with substitutes - GF bread, GF pizza, GF cereal. What you really want to do instead is just eat a diet of stuff that is NORMALLY gf. So don't have a GF sandwich, have a stir fry. Don't eat GF pizza, eat chicken and veggies. Don't eat GF chicken noodle soup, have chili (watch store bought or canned, they're thickened with gluten a lot). If you try to substitute instead of changing your diet, you'll 1) have nutritional deficit issues (which is a problem even in a gluten-filled "Standard" diet) and 2) spend your meals missing "real" versions of the not-quite-right-textured food on your plate.

We also recently started an emeals subscription to their "paleo" meal planning thing, every week we get an email with 7 recipes and a shopping list. Paleo is the closest to his wheat-free, legume-free, dairy-free diet, so it works. He's never eaten so many veggies in his life, and we're both noticing a huge difference in our fridge. You might give it a whirl for some ideas, there's a groupon for a huge discount right now.

eperrecs

A smaller does of fiber, but still gluten free snack, is Mediterranean Baked Lentil chips. Crunchy, tasty & good with hummus. If you can't find them at your local store, amazon has them.
Mediterranean brand also makes crackers with a similar recipe.
3g per serving isn't bad for a yummy snack food

themom1951

Hello Gluten friend. I purchase gluten free protein and pea products from Swanson. I blend fruit and the powders for my breakfast. I had a serious bowl blockage problem, that's how "I" discovered my Celiac disease. Dr.s said I was crazy because they could not find the problem. If you are looking to purchase food items I buy at Giant Eagles and Marcs. Lately I found gluten free broth at the Dollar Tree, a bargain store near me. I keep journals of what I eat, where to shop and good websites I find. There are many free sites with ideas, recipes etc. Would be HAPPY to talk with others who SUFFER with this awful disease. Sherry

themom1951

Thanks for the post. I love celiac.com as well. I am fortunate my big sister helps me and is my cheer leader. Recent divorce after 41 years set me back for awhile, now I'm back on track. Have a blessed day. THEMOM

Missjulesdid

my hubby is GF (actually allergic to wheat, not gluten, but the result is essentially the same). He also can't do legumes (IBS) or dairy (another allergy) - the poor guy can't get a break. Luckily, I like a challenge in the kitchen and have fun helping him (he's not so enthusiastic a cook, mostly because food simply always hurt).

Pumpkin, butternut squash, any squash really. Very good roasted, in soups, etc. Recently I learned to use cauliflower as a substitute for couscous and rice, very pleased with that (I normally hate cauliflower, so this is a huge win). Veggies in general will go a long way towards filling the GF gap with added fiber and nutrients.

The trick is NOT to try to simply eat the same as "everybody else" but with substitutes - GF bread, GF pizza, GF cereal. What you really want to do instead is just eat a diet of stuff that is NORMALLY gf. So don't have a GF sandwich, have a stir fry. Don't eat GF pizza, eat chicken and veggies. Don't eat GF chicken noodle soup, have chili (watch store bought or canned, they're thickened with gluten a lot). If you try to substitute instead of changing your diet, you'll 1) have nutritional deficit issues (which is a problem even in a gluten-filled "Standard" diet) and 2) spend your meals missing "real" versions of the not-quite-right-textured food on your plate.

We also recently started an emeals subscription to their "paleo" meal planning thing, every week we get an email with 7 recipes and a shopping list. Paleo is the closest to his wheat-free, legume-free, dairy-free diet, so it works. He's never eaten so many veggies in his life, and we're both noticing a huge difference in our fridge. You might give it a whirl for some ideas, there's a groupon for a huge discount right now.

^^^^ THIS!!! The vast majority GF breads and pizza crusts and crackers etc, may be free of gluten but they're also devoid of anything nutritious! If you choose to eat them do so as a special occasion treat and not as part of your regular diet!

Firefox7275

The trick is NOT to try to simply eat the same as "everybody else" but with substitutes - GF bread, GF pizza, GF cereal. What you really want to do instead is just eat a diet of stuff that is NORMALLY gf. So don't have a GF sandwich, have a stir fry. Don't eat GF pizza, eat chicken and veggies. Don't eat GF chicken noodle soup, have chili (watch store bought or canned, they're thickened with gluten a lot). If you try to substitute instead of changing your diet, you'll 1) have nutritional deficit issues (which is a problem even in a gluten-filled "Standard" diet) and 2) spend your meals missing "real" versions of the not-quite-right-textured food on your plate.

Good advice.

redraidergirl2009

vegetables.

Little_Mrs_Scary

Flaxseeds/chia seeds, but you need to drink a ****ton of water

lizsmith1976

BEANS!!! Get chickpeas and make hummus, put lentils in every soup you make, etc... Black beans are fantastic! Just don't buy canned b/c there are no safe bets out there for what they put in cans. Buy the bagged fresh ones and soak, boil and spend as much time as it takes. Healthy colon from the fiber and no issues from gluten is well worth it

http://glutenfreecooking.about.com/b/2010/06/05/healthy-gluten-free-beans.htm

nfgchick79

Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oats. I eat them every morning. They have a ton of fiber. I also add a tablespoon of almond butter and I cook them with unsweetened (Silk brand) vanilla almond milk. It keeps me full for hours. I am also gluten free.