Gluten bloating?

Question
Hi
I havent had the tests done but my doctor thinks my abdominal distension (not fat) could be from gluten.
I have gone without bread (its pretty tough( for a few days now and my tum tum feels way better and has gone down a belt notch.
Problem is I crave toast! I always had it for breakfast easpecially in the winter.
Is there any kind of gluten free or low bread available from the major food stores? What about sourdough?
Thanks.

Answer
Hi Vanessa!  According to your profile, you live in Canada.  I am not sure how available gluten free bread is in regular grocery stores there (I have visited and they seem to have more foods in major grocery stores only found in health food stores here in America) but gluten free bread is available in the freezer in American health food stores.  Gluten free bread has a very short shelf life and needs to be kept frozen, which is perfect if you like toast because you can put the slices straight from the freezer into the toaster.  I would check the frozen pastry section of your grocery store first then move on to health food stores.  Major stores here in America do offer gluten free bread, brownie, and muffin mixes.  If you search online you can also find plenty of recipes.  Celiac disease (an intolerance to gluten) is thought to be much more common than it is diagnosed and Europe is much better at diagnosing but as it becomes diagnosed more, more foods are becoming available.  Sourdough bread does contain gluten.  Other words to look for on food ingredients lists include: wheat, barley, rye, gluten stabalizers, malt, any food starch except corn starch, vinegar, and hydrolized plant protein.  That is just a partial list, more are available online.  Oats themselves do not contain gluten but most oats are processed in plants that process gluten containing grains so many gluten sensitive people also stay away from oats.

Hope that helps!!!

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