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

LS102
LS102 Posts: 19
in Food and Nutrition
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?

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  • stepheatscake
    stepheatscake Posts: 167 Member
    Go read Wheat Belly, it's an eye opener and shows you how bad wheat/grains are. It's so well written!
  • LS102
    LS102 Posts: 19
    Thanks!
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    Wheat Belly is garbage.

    But no you don't need grains. Eat what you like! I :heart: veggies
  • karenwill2
    karenwill2 Posts: 604 Member
    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.
  • eireannyoung
    eireannyoung Posts: 154 Member
    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.

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