"wheat belly"

it's junk science. some M.D. trying to make a quick buck with a book.

here's a gluten-free advocate who researched the source material and has nothing good to say about the book:

http://noglutennoproblem.blogspot.com/2012/03/wheat-belly-busted.html

I really do understand why it is considered junk science for some, but I have lost 50 lbs. since April, following the book religiously. My biggest concern is the cholesterol count from eggs, meat, etc., but a few things have happened. I'm still a little skeptical, because it is pretty wild, but I have basically given up any wheat, stopped drinking scotch, etc. Was taking good cholesterol medicine, now don't take it. Lowered blood pressure medicine from 40 mg to 20 mg, and about to stop taking that. Cholesterol readings and triglyceride readings have never been better. Had achilles tendinitis for 10 years, and for some reason no longer have it. To me, it is about balance like anything else. What I find weird is I don't miss the scotch, the bread, which is wild, because I could eat bread like no one else...large pizza, brown and serve rolls etc.

I like wheat, I eat wheat, I enjoy my wheat products, they don't make me sick, and I'm loosing weight while eating them.

There ARE people that have something called Celiac disease. It makes their bodies respond very badly to gluten, which is found in wheat. There are other presentations of a wheat sensitivity.

If you like it, eat it in moderation, and aren't sensitive to it, eat it. If it makes you sick, don't eat it.

Everyone's different.

Both sides (the gluten haters and the grain lovers) just want to sell (products, books, lifestyles, substitudes, etc.). So eat everything you like (would be better if it is unprocessed stuff, but hasn't to be only) and you feel good with. Don't belive every hype, because you can be sure there is already another hype that tells the oposite. You can make most money with confused people. ;-)

I think what he means is that the book itself is riddled with some interpretation problems. He apparently misinterpreted quite a few studies. He does indicate that doesn't mean the whole thing is bad but the reason he said it was bust is that the mistakes are quite high and that's a sign that someone didn't have it reviewed properly for errors. I'm sure he probably does have some good evidence her interpreted correctly. Of course, one reviewer does not make perfection. I would say I'd like to see the sources myself and make some judgments as to whether the reviewer read them correctly. It's interesting how many ways research can be interpreted.

Is going gluten free bad? No, I don't believe it is bad. I have a girlfriend whose diabetic and generally, the first thing that goes is wheat. She was told to eat it sparingly. I also think there may be people out there who are Celiac's and they were never diagnosed. That's something you can look into in the future. Once you lose the weight, you could reintroduce small amounts with a doctors help and have him check you for Celiac's OR if you think you love the way you eat - whose to say you shouldn't be allowed. I have a wheat allergy which is why I'm gluten free but it is ironic that people seem to go crazy and get all angry when someone says I gave it up. You'd swear they thought the person had gotten out of the life boat and refused to save themselves as the Titanic sank. Honestly, do what is right for you. If it works and you are seeing results - way to go and no one should criticize you were successful. :happy:

I tested negative for Celiac, but have terrible GI issues that seem to become a bit better when I don't eat gluten. I never would have figured that out if I hadn't cut out gluten for an extended period of time, so I don't necessarily think it is a bad idea to try going gluten free just to see whether it influences your health in ways you didn't expect. That said I'm not fanatical about it, but I recognize that if I eat bread/pasta etc it has to be a once a month (max!) treat, because I will feel unwell for a while afterwards. Really, it just comes down to what monicalosesweight said: Do what is right for you!

If you knock out one of your larger sources of carbs, it would be pretty logical that weight would be lost.

This. Most often it's not the wheat causing the problem itself, it's eating too many carbs and high calorie foods. Cutting out bread, pasta and baked goods really lowers your calorie intake. If you replace those foods with gluten free products you won't see the weight loss because most gluten free substitutes have more calories than the originals.

If you have a diagnosed wheat issue, then eliminate it. If you're looking for a quick fix for a large belly it probably isn't worth it.

Personally give me the white rice, and white flour over whole wheat versions anyday

because of the taste?

hi! so, people I know have recently become obsessed with the book Wheat Belly - I've never read it though.
But I thought WHOLE GRAINS were good for you? Are they not?
Canada's Food Guide recommends 6 servings a day - so I am very confused.

You could easily make the case that whole grains are no better or even worse than more refined grains, but that does not mean they are bad for you or should be avoided. Personally give me the white rice, and white flour over whole wheat versions anyday

Yeh, wheat is an excellent rich food. That's why we developed it.
The only advantage to whole wheat is the fibre. It's all good.
"Gluten free" is a marketing ploy based upon a fad. Very few people, probably 1 in a 1000 are are actually genetically predisposed to a gluten intolerance.

And even then i still think we place to much emphasis on fibre.

If you make the choice to go grain free, what do you substitute to continue to obtain the equivalent nutrients(without taking supplements) ?

there are no mandatory nutrients gained from grains

fiber is important but you can get that from many sources

If you make the choice to go grain free, what do you substitute to continue to obtain the equivalent nutrients(without taking supplements) ?

You eat a variety of vegetables and fruits.. They give you the carbs, vitamins, minearals, some amino acids, some healthy fats.

The commercial food industries use wheat abundantly in all kinds of processed food products. When there is money to be made, they will tell the public anything to make profits. Lucky Charms are now made with whole grain! Does that make them healthy?

you can add raw nuts, avocado, etc.....fiber was my big concern once I started the diet, especially eating more eggs and cheese, but getting plenty of fiber. Still a little shy on potassium and iron, but slowly getting there.