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Do I Really Need 3 - 6 Servings of Grains per Day?

LS102
Posts: 19
I was reviewing my food logs and noticed that I don't usually eat grains.
I get tons of fiber from eating veggies. Do I really need the grains?
I get tons of fiber from eating veggies. Do I really need the grains?
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Go read Wheat Belly, it's an eye opener and shows you how bad wheat/grains are. It's so well written!0
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Thanks!0
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Wheat Belly is garbage.
But no you don't need grains. Eat what you like! Iveggies
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no you do not. Grains are not necessary to a healthy lifestyle. I may be a little jaded towards them as I am severely gluten intolerant.0
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Nope, you really don't need them! I'm intolerant to all grains (varying degrees for each) and I have no problem getting all the fiber I need. Sometimes I get it from veggies, but I also get it from flaxseeds, chia seeds, hemp protein powder, fruit, and potatoes. I also have no problem getting the vitamins from other foods. As long as you have a healthy diet with a good variety, you aren't going to be lacking any nutrients from not eating grains that much.0
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