Ok, I knew that all of the soy and corn that is hidden in processed foods was causing health problems but whole wheat? Dr. William Davis says that the protein in our genetically-modified wheat called Gliadin that stimulates our opiate-receptors in our gut, causing cravings and fat promotion. This concept is not only promoted by Dr. Davis. I watched a PBS show on eliminating 7 foods that also mentioned this problem.
Interesting and maybe worth trying an elimination diet of wheat products and see if you lose weight and feel better. Careful though since wheat is included in products that may not be obvious such as chewing gum.
Dr. Davis's website is http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/. You can also see him on Dr. Oz or at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWtsHTNhPa4.
I have just started reading your blog. And the first thing I read is on wheat, and that is one of the next steps I was going to attempt to do in my diet is to see if I can remove wheat and feel better...I am having a hard time actually doing it, more to the fact that it is hard to change my diet when it is everywhere for the family and we go out to eat and I LOVE bread, don't care about sweets but bread is my down fall.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree! I love bread but do try to limit all forms of wheat products to special occasions. However, if you find that when you eliminate wheat you feel good and loss weight, which could be a sign of decreasing inflammation, you may just want to avoid wheat all together. It may be worth it
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