Porridge doesn't agree with my stomach?

humbert

I'd like to have porridge for breakfast. I find the taste agreeable and it's a damn sight healthier than most of the alternatives I'm likely to go for.

But I find that I feel a slight discomfort after eating it. Kinda feels like my stomach is struggling to process it, not sore, but something like bothered.

It's strange because I don't have a sensitive stomach, actually quite the opposite. I've tried it for a couple of weeks and it has been pretty consistent.

Is it unusual? Might it pass as I get used to it? Is Alpen terrible(it's the next best alternative, which I like, but seems quite sugary)?

montreal2011

http://www.justasdelish.com/millet-porridge/most

I think that cereals like Alpen do have high sugar content and often high sodium also.

BabyBirch

I had the same problem with porridge, I make mine with spelt flakes now. It's really similar, but more like using jumbo oats. You can get the spelt in health food shops

humbert

Thanks! I had to look up spelt to see what it was but I'm looking forward to eating something that hasn't been widely popular since pre-biblical times

I presume Holland and Barrett will have it, if Tescos don't.

ASJ112

I have the same problem as you humbert. Oats were giving me lots of trouble(IBS), as were rye and millet. Once I cut them out(and other grains) I felt a lot better, such a relief !

Not to derail your thread, I'd recommend reading up on grains+the paleolithic diet.

humbert

Thanks for the suggestion but I don't think I could cut out dairy or bread!

Also, having read the lengthy list of symptoms for IBS I don't think I've ever had it.

Had a look around Holland & Barrett but only found millet and had no luck in Dunnes. I should actually ask at the counter next time.

BabyBirch

humbert wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestion but I don't think I could cut out dairy or bread!

Also, having read the lengthy list of symptoms for IBS I don't think I've ever had it.

Had a look around Holland & Barrett but only found millet and had no luck in Dunnes. I should actually ask at the counter next time.

If you're in Dublin, Nourish and the health food stores on Grafton St and George's St have it, I've never seen spelt in a supermarket unfortunately.

humbert

Unfortunately not. Rural Louth with Dundalk as the closest town but if all else fails I'll check out those places next time I'm down.

humbert

Unfortunately not. Rural Louth with Dundalk as the closest town but if all else fails I'll check out those places next time I'm down.

H8GHOTI

My local Supervalu stock Ballybrado products.
They do Spelt flakes:
http://www.ballybrado.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=69

Might be worth a look if there's a Supervalu near you.

Stripey Cat

It's so difficult to spell, they have trouble ordering it.

Katgurl

I got spelt flour in tesco, in the whole foods section

Orla K

humbert wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestion but I don't think I could cut out dairy or bread!

You'll never know unless you try it. Why not give it a go for 30 days?

humbert

Orla K wrote: »

You'll never know unless you try it. Why not give it a go for 30 days?

Ah, if we're talking about cutting out cheese I'd need to be getting at least telekinesis and the promise of more regular bowl movements is a long way short of telekinesis.

I'd like to eat porridge because it releases energy slowly and is supposed to have some other health benefits, and most importantly, I like the taste.

Didn't see any in Tescos either. Will have to wait until I'm further afield.

newmug

I'm exactly the same! I eat porridge a lot, but it always makes me feel queasy! I hate the taste too, but I'm trying to shed a bit of weight, so no pain, no gain.

--Kaiser--

If porridge makes you feel sick then stop eating it.
It's not rocket science