Why You May Need to Avoid Wheat
Comments (0) Wheat Belly, by William Davis, MD, isn’t so much about a fat belly (more on that later) as it is about a health issue that is with us every day “the wheat most of us eat in several forms”. Consider taking the time to read this book and you might find, as I have, that the symptoms, health Problems, and solutions related to wheat are worth taking seriously. As I read this book, I found several eventualities and symptoms that I have experienced myself or that I’ve been told about from friends of mine. Also, if you need some tips on how to lose weight, this is something you should consider. Dr. Davis is a heart specialist and runs a popular Heart Scan Blog: http://www.trackyourplaque.com/blog/.
Wheat Belly is a remarkable and opportune book. It provides some examples of the potential health risks that wheat poses, for those of us who opt to keep it in our diet.
So what is wrong with Wheat? The following is a high level summary of the health issues of eating wheat, as expertly explained by Dr. Davis in the book.
Wheat Can…
1. Accelerate weight gain* as it is one of the biggest sources of carbohydrates.
2. Accelerate weight gain* due to its high Glycemic Index (akin to table sugar).
3. Cause Celiac Disease, nervous disorders, and other illnesses due to Gluten.
4. Cause inflammation, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, joint agony, and so on. Due to its acidity.
5. Stimulate appetite, contributing to weight gain*.
6. Cause sugar highpoints and lowpoints (usually 2 hours apart) making a contribution to weight gain*.
7. Accelerate glycation leading to accelerated aging, skin degeneration, acne, rashes, and baldness.
* weight gain is an accepted risk indication/precursor for cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, etc
Dr. Davis decided to to call the book Wheat Belly, because a big belly is usually a dead giveaway of too much wheat in the diet. In times past, a big belly was an indication of wealth and privilege, but is now common at all earnings levels. Dr. Davis calls it a Wheat Belly, and it’s become too socially acceptable, which is a shame because it is both unhealthy and a tell-tale sign of eating too much wheat.
Joe Lindley maintains a health and diet web site focused on the Low Carb Diet Plan and reviews of timely books such as the Wheat Belly Book.
