Competing without Grains

[cstardavis]

So I have decided to compete for figure competitions; however, I can't eat grains. I have eliminated grains out of my diet because of what they do to me. Besides sweet potatoes, does anyone have any other types of carb sources I could substitute for rice or oatmeal? I love sweet potatoes and don't mind eating them, but wanted other alternatives and can't afford a nutritionist being that I am a single mom and a teacher not making a whole lot. Thank you!

[Echo814]

You can do white potatoes too, they actually have some nutritional advantages to sweet potatoes. When you say grain affect you is it a gluten allergy I would also look into quinoa, it's technically a grain but I hear that people with gluten intolerance sometimes can eat it since its not considered to be in the same family as wheat, barely ect.

[wannabefit69]

You can do white potatoes too, they actually have some nutritional advantages to sweet potatoes. When you say grain affect you is it a gluten allergy I would also look into quinoa, it's technically a grain but I hear that people with gluten intolerance sometimes can eat it since its not considered to be in the same family as wheat, barely ect.

its not a grain its technically a plant seed nothing like a grain..i would say its fine..

[amiaow]

Though if rice affects you then it doesn't make sense that it is a gluten allergy. Have you sought the advice of a dietician?

[ozziefitchick]

Flaked quinoa - get into it! is a seed not a grain, tastes awesome, high in protein, good carbs etc.

[happyplace]

Though if rice affects you then it doesn't make sense that it is a gluten allergy. Have you sought the advice of a dietician?

Rice doesn't contain gluten... :/

If you are avoiding grains bc of gluten then look into polenta. I also am allergic to gluten and my main carb sources are oats, brown rice, polenta, potato and quinoa. I often will skip a normal carb source and instead have a meal which is heavy in lentils, beans and other pulses like a big stew, coupled with plenty of meat.

[amiaow]

Exactly. She hasn't clarified why she is avoiding grains. She's removing one gluten free grain (rice) and one gluten-containing grain (oats) so without more knowledge it doesn't make sense at all.