Wheat Belly

[S O F I]

Quick: Name a common food, consumed every day by most people, that:

• Increases overall calorie consumption by 400 calories per day
• Affects the human brain in much the same way as morphine
• Has a greater impact on blood sugar levels than a candy bar
• Is consumed at the rate of 133 pounds per person per year
• Has been associated with increased Type 1 Diabetes
• Increases both insulin resistance and leptin resistance, conditions that lead to obesity
• Is the only common food with its own mortality rate
If you guessed sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, you're on the right track, but, no, that's not the correct answer.

The true culprit: Triticum aestivum, or modern wheat.

Note that I said "modern" wheat, because I would argue that what we are being sold today in the form of whole grain bread, raisin bagels, blueberry muffins, pizza, ciabatta, bruschetta, and so on is not the same grain our grandparents grew up on. It's not even close.
Modern wheat is the altered offspring of thousands of genetic manipulations, crude and sometimes bizarre techniques that pre-date the age of genetic modification. The result: a high-yield, 2-foot tall "semi-dwarf" plant that no more resembles the wheat consumed by our ancestors than a chimpanzee (which shares 99% of the same genes that we do) resembles a human. I trust that you can tell the difference that 1% makes.
The obvious outward differences are accompanied by biochemical differences. The gluten proteins in modern wheat, for instance, differ from the gluten proteins found in wheat as recently as 1960. This likely explains why the incidence of celiac disease, the devastating intestinal condition caused by gluten, has quadrupled in the past 40 years. Furthermore, a whole range of inflammatory diseases, from rheumatoid arthritis to inflammatory bowel disease, are also on the rise. Humans haven't changed -- but the wheat we consume has changed considerably.

more here: http://boingboing.net/2011/10/26/triticum-fever-by-dr-william-davis-author-of-wheat-belly.html

 

[Pittsey]

Quick: Name a common food, consumed every day by most people, that:

• Increases overall calorie consumption by 400 calories per day
• Affects the human brain in much the same way as morphine
• Has a greater impact on blood sugar levels than a candy bar
• Is consumed at the rate of 133 pounds per person per year
• Has been associated with increased Type 1 Diabetes
• Increases both insulin resistance and leptin resistance, conditions that lead to obesity
• Is the only common food with its own mortality rate
If you guessed sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, you're on the right track, but, no, that's not the correct answer.

The true culprit: Triticum aestivum, or modern wheat.

Note that I said "modern" wheat, because I would argue that what we are being sold today in the form of whole grain bread, raisin bagels, blueberry muffins, pizza, ciabatta, bruschetta, and so on is not the same grain our grandparents grew up on. It's not even close.
Modern wheat is the altered offspring of thousands of genetic manipulations, crude and sometimes bizarre techniques that pre-date the age of genetic modification. The result: a high-yield, 2-foot tall "semi-dwarf" plant that no more resembles the wheat consumed by our ancestors than a chimpanzee (which shares 99% of the same genes that we do) resembles a human. I trust that you can tell the difference that 1% makes.
The obvious outward differences are accompanied by biochemical differences. The gluten proteins in modern wheat, for instance, differ from the gluten proteins found in wheat as recently as 1960. This likely explains why the incidence of celiac disease, the devastating intestinal condition caused by gluten, has quadrupled in the past 40 years. Furthermore, a whole range of inflammatory diseases, from rheumatoid arthritis to inflammatory bowel disease, are also on the rise. Humans haven't changed -- but the wheat we consume has changed considerably.

more here: http://boingboing.net/2011/10/26/triticum-fever-by-dr-william-davis-author-of-wheat-belly.html

I have a condition that has been linked to wheat consumption and milk consumption. But I still eat / drink both of those and it doesn't seem to affect my health... So I am not sure.

 

[Jokerman]

Yes, of course. All grains, esp wheat because so much is made with it, and esp refined wheat (white flour) has a high glycemic index, which means it gets converted to sugars quickly. This makes your insulin levels go up. Insulin is the primary hormone that causes fat to be stored in fat cells. If you got too much fat, you must have too much insulin action. And what drives that is carbs, esp sugars, flours, cereal grain, and starchy vegetables (corn, potatoes, even beans). Those are fattening carbs, and they increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease and cancer. All these carbs eventually derange the fat regulatory system and your body starts to favor fat accumulation. This will cause gluttony. Many people have inherited this deranged insulin system from their overweight parents, so they are already on their way to obesity out of the womb. Of course, sugars and high-fructose corn syrup are worse per se, but because we consume so much grain, it's more responsible for obesity than sugars. We don't need to remove all carbs from our diets. Vegetables, except for the starchy ones, are great for you and don't have a high glycemic index. However, sugars should be removed as much as possible. Even fruit should be eaten in moderation, and if you have a weight problem, in very limited amounts until you get the weight under control. Grains, preferably whole, in moderation if you have no weight problem, and mixing them with fats lowers the conversion time from carbs to sugar in the gut. The healthy way to eat is lots of vegetables and moderate amounts of good fats and protein. Yes, for most people, even some meat. And as little of sugars and grains as you can.

 

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[dilla]

Yes, of course. All grains, esp wheat because so much is made with it, and esp refined wheat (white flour) has a high glycemic index, which means it gets converted to sugars quickly. This makes your insulin levels go up. Insulin is the primary hormone that causes fat to be stored in fat cells. If you got too much fat, you must have too much insulin action. And what drives that is carbs, esp sugars, flours, cereal grain, and starchy vegetables (corn, potatoes, even beans). Those are fattening carbs, and they increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease and cancer. All these carbs eventually derange the fat regulatory system and your body starts to favor fat accumulation. This will cause gluttony. Many people have inherited this deranged insulin system from their overweight parents, so they are already on their way to obesity out of the womb. Of course, sugars and high-fructose corn syrup are worse per se, but because we consume so much grain, it's more responsible for obesity than sugars. We don't need to remove all carbs from our diets. Vegetables, except for the starchy ones, are great for you and don't have a high glycemic index. However, sugars should be removed as much as possible. Even fruit should be eaten in moderation, and if you have a weight problem, in very limited amounts until you get the weight under control. Grains, preferably whole, in moderation if you have no weight problem, and mixing them with fats lowers the conversion time from carbs to sugar in the gut. The healthy way to eat is lots of vegetables and moderate amounts of good fats and protein. Yes, for most people, even some meat. And as little of sugars and grains as you can.

So that's where it all went wrong for me. Thank you Jesus.

 

[Preach]

Coming to the realization I was full of misconceptions about diets and how the body processes food, I consider learning how it actually works and seeing that it's true is a pretty interesting experience. I started eating broccoli god damnit! And I only grab half the amount of potatoes I would've, and put vegetables instead!

 

[Casey]

Broccoli is full of win. I usually eat it with some low fat hummous as a snack. You lose some of the nutrients when you cook it so it's better to eat it uncooked.

 

[vg4030]

Coming to the realization I was full of misconceptions about diets and how the body processes food, I consider learning how it actually works and seeing that it's true is a pretty interesting experience. I started eating broccoli god damnit! And I only grab half the amount of potatoes I would've, and put vegetables instead!

Good for you man, everyone should do this

 

[S O F I]

broccoli is godawfully tasting. hate it.

 

[Jokerman]

You lose some of the nutrients when you cook it so it's better to eat it uncooked.

While it can be eaten raw with much benefit, broccoli (like cauliflower) is best eaten slightly cooked (steamed or blanched) because it's very fibrous and contains sulfur compounds, causing gas buildup in the gut. Slightly cooking it will deactivate these compounds and weaken the fibers, making it easier to digest without the loss of many nutrients. Broccoli also contains chemicals that can block the production of thyroid hormone. These are also deactivated by slightly cooking.

 

[Pittsey]

A steamer is the way forward. I love a good steam. Veggies taste better when you grow them yourself and then steam them.

 

[Preach]

I will make sure to try steamed broccoli. I need to get one of those things you put in the pan to put the vegetables on to not sink them in water.

 

[Pittsey]

Get one of these

 

[Preach]

I'm more old school in the kitchen

 

[Pittsey]

I'm more old school in the kitchen

It's definitely easier though. Set the timer. Wait.... Veggies how you like them. And easy to clean.

That isn't as easy. Just looks better. And meets your old school-ness.

 

[Casey]

While it can be eaten raw with much benefit, broccoli (like cauliflower) is best eaten slightly cooked (steamed or blanched) because it's very fibrous and contains sulfur compounds, causing gas buildup in the gut.Slightly cooking it will deactivate these compounds and weaken the fibers, making it easier to digest without the loss of many nutrients.Broccoli also contains chemicals that can block the production of thyroid hormone.These are also deactivated by slightly cooking.

Cool! Thanks. I do have a steamer, and I like to steam broccoli and then eat it with rice and tofu.

 

[vg4030]

I'm more old school in the kitchen

Preach's wife steaming vegetables...

 

[Pittsey]

Preach's wife steaming vegetables...

Norway in 20 years.

 

[Preach]

lmao