My friend Sarah sent me an article today about The Correlation between Gluten Sensitivity and Coffee. I have to admit that I am VERY addicted to coffee, not only do I love the taste of it, but it’s a social thing for me and my husband.
When I read this article about the correlation between Gluten Sensitivity and Coffee is made sense to me because I have stomach issues every morning after I chug drink my morning cup. But it also made me a little nervous to be honest. How do I quit coffee – It’s almost like I am mourning even the idea of it.
So I am asking the readers – do you still continue to drink coffee or have you quit drinking it since finding out about Gluten Issues? Any tips for me?
I don’t have a (diagnosed) gluten sensitivity, but I have inflammatory bowel issues, and I can drink caffeinated tea with no problems. If I drink coffee though (a guilty pleasure) I am guaranteed not just one but several bad days.
I find Chai Latte or Numi’s Chocolate Puerh tea to be good substitutes because they both contain caffeine and they both have that smooth richness of coffee.
Thanks Sarah – I was wondering what good substitutes were. I love chai tea too! Thanks for sending me the info.
It is entirely possible there is a correlation between the two. Myself I rarely drink coffee and have a problem with gluten. So honestly I think there is a lot behind it. Mostly getting a healthy gut and even then you still may not be able to do gluten….ugh.
Rebekka, I totally agree. I had coffee this morning just to pay attention to what it did to my gut,and I am going to try tea tomorrow and see if there is a diffence.
I do not have a diagnosed problem with gluten but I have taken it out of my diet but continued to drink coffee (organic only). All the symptoms that I had before I took gluten out of my diet have disappeared and I don’t personally notice any effects from drinking coffee. My suggestion is to try organic coffee and see if that bothers you before totally having to sacrifice it. If it still does bother you than I wish you the best of luck giving it up
Thanks Rita – I am hopefully not bothered – I LOVE my coffee. It would make my VERY sad if I couldn’t’ drink it anymore.