Side Effects When Going Grain Free

You might need to switch to a grain-free diet because you have serious allergies or 
because you have problems digesting rice, rye, wheat and other grains. An additional 
reason for avoiding grains is because you are diabetic, and carbohydrates will increase 
your blood sugar levels. You may also want to avoid grains because you need to lose a 
lot of weight. If you are accustomed to eating grains on a daily basis, then you will have 
several side effects when you begin a grain-free diet plan. 

Intense Mental Cravings

When you stop eating bread, pasta or baked goods, you will probably have intense 
mental cravings for grains. For most individuals, grains are a large part of their daily 
diet, and when they stop eating grain-based foods, there is a reaction in the brain that 
makes it difficult to resist pasta, cake and bread. You can compensate for these 
cravings by having fresh vegetables and fruits. 

Digestive Issues

Anytime that you change your daily diet, your digestive system will react. You might 
develop nausea as your body adjusts to not having any grains. In addition, you will likely 
have problems with intestinal gas, constipation or diarrhea. When you decide to stop 
eating grains, prepare ahead of time by having medications that are formulated to stop 
diarrhea or overcome constipation. 

Changes with Your Skin

If you have suffered from skin problems such as eczema or acne, then changing to a 
grain-free diet can reduce these conditions. Some individuals have problems digesting 
grains, and these difficulties lead to skin inflammation that causes dry patchy skin or 
breakouts of ugly pimples. Over the course of a few weeks or months, you may notice a 
huge difference in the way that your skin looks and feels. 

A Reduction In Blood Sugar Levels 

By consuming a no-grain diet, your blood sugar levels will decline. Grains are high in 
carbohydrates, and when bread, noodles or baked goods are made with refined flours, it 
makes your blood sugar increase rapidly. Diabetics have problems with their blood 
sugar levels, so reducing the amount of carbohydrates is an essential way to prevent 
insulin reactions. 

Rapid Weight Loss

When you are obese, your physician may recommend eliminating grains because 
carbohydrates make you gain weight. By not eating any grains, you will probably have 
rapid weight loss despite eating other foods such as lean meats and vegetables. Many 
of the foods made with grains also have high levels of bad ingredients such as sugar 
and fats. 

Learn How To Read the Labels On Foods

Many foods at the supermarket have grains as part of the ingredients, so you must learn 
how to read labels carefully. Not only do processed foods have grains as ingredients, 
but also, many beverages contain grains. You must understand the different names of 
grains such as maize, buckwheat, oats and millet in addition to wheat, rye and barley.

