Wheat-free Lifestyle

[zylon]

The video mentioned in the 60 Minutes segment:

Sugar: The Bitter Truth (90 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM&ob=av3e
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Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin.

Added: I've watched 1/2 hour of the video so far; I keep losing the connection and will have to watch the rest tomorrow. Since I started watching, it's rec'd another 1,200 hits. People around the world are showing interest; and that's a good thing.

[zylon]

"In Alberta's long term care home seniors are eating from a new menu.
The reviews are in - It's awful! Absolutely Dreadful."

Tough to Swallow: Meals That Sparked a Seniors Revolt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc6TQLOQcb4
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[zylon]

snip:

I am 28, and for the first time in 5 years, feel like I might make it out of this fat, sad hell before my youth is gone. Thank you for saving us. Thank you for inspiring my husband to make this change for us. He has never tried more than a little to fix all that was so very wrong before now. I couldn’t have imagined life could get so much better so easily and so quickly. ~Ashley

In susceptible individuals, the gliadin protein of wheat is not a food ingredient; it is a drug. And not a drug that improves health, but one that introduces marked disruption of mood, thinking, and behavior. Just as not everyone who drinks alcohol becomes an alcoholic, some people are susceptible to the gliadin mind and mood effects of wheat much more so than others. Ashley’s story makes clear that she was–was–among the victims of this incredibly potent drug. ~Dr Davis

http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2012/0...iety-pms-gone/

[steve41]

The problem with this campaign against carbs (grains, sugars) is that the power wielded by the agriculture lobbies, Big Grain and Big Sugar has to be colossal. Turning around the eating habits of millions of consumers by even the smallest percentage would be devastating to them. Let alone the PETA/PCRM lobby. The food pyramid is completely bogus.... but don't expect it change any time soon.

[zylon]

Apparently the wheat/grain lobbies are stepping it up a notch, trying to discredit Dr Davis. I don't think they have anything to worry about.

Just as with alcohol or nicotine, most people aren't going to stop eating wheat just because someone points out the benefits of doing so.

For those who are suffering from some mysterious ailment, and they discover that quitting wheat seems to be a solution; those people don't need any further convincing.

I think it's worth keeping this thread alive just to help spread the word, and a few people will give wheat-free a try. I have no delusion that wheat growers will go out of business.

[martinv]

I am 12 days into "No Wheat". Feel better but that could be a placebo effect.
Down from 178 to 174. Not much but it sure feels great. I seem to be "snacking" less between meals.
Sure would love a sugar glazed donut right about now though. And not one of those Tim's previously frozen "things" either!

[zylon]

Way to go martinv

It's six months wheat-free for me;
but after reading Life Without Bread, I took it a step further and eliminated all bread, pastry, etc.

It didn't take long before the cravings to always have a snack disappeared. Perhaps it was easier for me because I was mostly sugar-free before starting wheat-free. During this fine summer time I do have the occasional ice cream.

[martinv]

Thanks, yes, I should have mentioned that by wheat free I meant all grains and grain products, bread, pastry etc.
Will let you know how it does. The donut business was just humour! I really don't crave one....well maybe.

[brad]

Another new study shows that while an Atkins-style diet produces the best initial weight loss for dieters, it appears to have significant health risks. Study concludes that a low glycemic diet that's 40 percent minimally processed carbs (whole grains, fruit, nuts, legumes, vegetables), 40 percent fat, and 20 percent protein looks like the best choice:

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com...ch-diet-works/

[zylon]

Hey Brad, your post reminds me that I was going to post this handy Glycemic Index.

If I recall correctly, it comes from the book "Life Without Bread".



Interesting that ice cream comes after grapes, orange and apple.
And peanuts ... who knew they would be so far down the list?