WHEAT: all breads (rye, multi-grain, white, pumpernickel, wheat, raisin-cinnamon, sesame seed etc), cookies, cakes, pastries, donuts, breakfast cereals (ALL even kashi), breakfast bars (ALL), all crackers, bagels, pizza, barley (yes the stuff in beer), any dough..... all of this stem from the wheat grown in farms, all wheat contains gluten. Mutated wheat that has changed over the last few centuries.When I say mutated I mean Hybridized, breeding of plants (or wheat in this case) to make them resistant to the harsh challenges of mother nature (pesticides, harsh weather conditions, natural breaks from wheat being so tall) these "hybridized" or breeded plants were created so that wheat is more readily and quickly available in large quantities. Especially in the last 50 years we have seen a total change in the wheat available now. The bread that Jesus or Moses ate centuries ago is COMPLETELY different from ours today. So is it coincidence that in the last century we have seen a large incidence of increased human diseases? Many with "unknown" etiology? Diseases that were practically non-existent many centuries ago? Lets just mention a few; High cholesterol (high triglycerides, elevated LDL-BAD FAT, low HDL -GOOD FAT), Diabetes (has increased four fold in the last 50 years), Obesity, Heart Disease, Arthritis and my favorite Celiac disease (Gluten allergy disease) just to mention a few. One in three Americans are found with pre-diabetes, diabetes and or obesity....still don't believe our nation is fat? I see it every time I go to work...my typical patient has the expected triad of diseases in their history DIABETES, HYPERTENSION and elevated LIPIDS (all of which eventually end up with heart disease and kidney malfunctions if not treated). And trust me Its not just the elder population that come in with these issues, its young people too 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s! Eliminate wheat products, eliminate most diseases caused by diet. It makes sense: take away product that surge your sugars and exaggerates insulin responses, normalize your cycle of hunger in turn ridding of your addiction, lose the weight especially that dangerous visceral fat and, all over decrease your chances of disease. I don't care who you are, but I know it's what we all want...because health is PRICELESS.
So I make the list so that we are clear in what exactly falls under the wheat category. Not just your innocent morning whole wheat toast or muffin huh?
All of this information is a simple summation of the scientific evidence that is out there proving the crimes committed by wheat and grain products! Just look it up yourself, information is so easily available now. Just make sure that they come from valid sources. I do not just come up with all of this in my little brain, I read books written by scientists and Doctors whom do all the scientific research for you. If not just read the stories of people whom already become "Paleo eaters" or on a "Gluten-free diet". The results are compelling! Who knows....maybe you'll even try it yourself?
I'm only on my day three of the "gluten free life", and thus far I still feel great. I've noticed that I do wake up hungrier and crave my scrambled eggs and a banana! (yum). Sometimes I still feel some "withdrawal" effects such as occasional cravings, but not nearly intense as before. Slowly but surely ridding of the addiction.
This here was my dinner. Turkey pesto meatloaf (OH SOOO GOOD!) baked sweet potato fries and fresh steamed broccoli. I got so full I barely finished! Yup, signals that my "appetite and portion control centers" are coming back to normal.
This turkey meatloaf I learned from a good friend of mine Lorraine, shes a dietitian and also a crossfit trainer. She has taught me so much, but I was so stubborn and did not follow her advice for so long....so here I am now kicking my self in the a$% and hearing the "I told you so's" which I deserve. lol.
(Note: obviously I cannot blog everyday, I do have a full time job and a life too;) , but I attempt to make my inserts 4-5 times a week if possible.) Stay Healthy and stay strong;) BTW feel free to ask questions, I may not know all the answers, but I can maybe point you in the right direction;)
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