Wheat Belly

[jnieman]

Hi:

Has anyone read this book and gone on a wheat free diet after reading it? I just bought the book on my kindle and have started reading it. So much of it rings true. My sister has been on the wheat free diet for quite a while and says she feels so much better.

[graciegirl]

I always thought that the guy's bellies around here weren't caused by wheat, but another grain, hops. ;)

[KayakerNC]

I always thought that the guy's bellies around here weren't caused by wheat, but another grain, hops. ;)

Hey!!:beer3:
I'm on the Lite beer diet, so it MUST be something else.

[OurHappyHome]

You can't lose weight lifting light beer, I think you need something heavier. Buy all carbs are not that great for you. I think a wheat free diet would be a start.

[jblum315]

Is wheat-free diet same as gluten-free diet?

[asianthree]

drop the sugar and processed food and you will feel better

[lightworker888]

You might be interested in this book that just came across my desk. Haven't read it but I do know about the bad effects of grains and gluten which affect the blood sugar balance among other things.

Here is the info I got, which was a quote by the doctor and a link to his site.

Dr. Ron Hoggan, Ed.D.

As co-author of a new book titled "Cereal Killers" slated for release in the
fall of 2009, the study of the impact of gluten continues to be a driving
passion in my life.

I am fascinated by the way that gluten induces illness and impedes learning
while it alters mood, behavior, and a host of other facets of human
existence. Sure, gluten's impact on health is an important issue, but that
is only the most obvious area of impact. Mood disturbances, learning
disabilities, and the loss of quality of life due to psychiatric and
neurological illness are even more tragic than the plethora of physical
ailments that are caused or worsened by gluten. The further I go down this
rabbit hole, the more I realize that grains are a good food for ruminants -
not people. I teach at the Royal Roads University, Continuing Studies.

My Web page is:
[url]www.DangerousGrains.com <[url]http://www.dangerousgrains.com/>



LW888

[quirky3]

I noticed the title of the book ("Wheat Belly") in this thread earlier, and bought the book. I decided to see for myself and do a 30 day wheat/gluten free diet with very low refined sugars. It's only been a few days, but already I notice a difference. No acid indigestion, higher energy, clear-headed, not as hungry. I am looking forward to seeing what other benefits I notice. People can argue theory but I think the bottom line is how it works for each person.

p.s. the basic theory is that "wheat" today does not even resemble the pure wheat from a century ago because it has been genetically altered to the point where it has very different chemical reactions in the body.

[PR1234]

Hi:

Has anyone read this book and gone on a wheat free diet after reading it? I just bought the book on my kindle and have started reading it. So much of it rings true. My sister has been on the wheat free diet for quite a while and says she feels so much better.

Yes! I have read this book and think it is an excellent read! I 'try' not to do any wheat or sugar and do find that I feel much better!

[mfp509]

I just started reading the book and am definitely planning on trying the wheat-free diet. I've been hearing a lot of good things about it.

[lightworker888]

Think about the cycle of wheat converting to sugar, which adds to any other sugar being consumed, which affects the blood sugar balance, which over time affects the insulin receptors, which leads to insulin resistance, which leads to type 2 diabetes.

Then consider the gluten damage that also is created by wheat and other grains. There is tons of info out there about both these issues and the more you read, the more you recognize that we are what we eat and the clearer and easier it becomes to make healthy choices.

And that doesn't mean you can't stray occasionally once you have gotten your system more balanced. In fact as you get clearer, your body "talks" to you more and you go through a period where many things that you used to eat give you "symptoms" and become less tolerable and even less craved.

It's like you are "hearing" more clearly and the body is giving more messages, doing its best to keep you on the path to health.

I believe that the body is continually doing its best to keep you healthy and is continually healing and working hard to eliminate what is not good for you.

So if you help the body by giving it useful resources, then the body can do its job easier as it doesn't have as much "stuff" to eliminate or compensate for.

Life is made up of the consequences of the choices we have made, so as we get more conscious of those choices, we might as well choose what we know will work best for us, as best we can. I find that really empowering.

LW888

[gomoho]

So which Village restaurant will be the first to get on board?

[reddoss]

I have Celiac's and can tell you for sure that a wheat-free diet is essential for me. I can not eat wheat, rye or malt; it will "kill" the villia in my stomach which causes the loss of nutritional absorption that we all need for a long, healthy happy life. It is not always easy to diagnose. Many doctors will assume it is IBS or other. I had an endoscopy for the final diagnosis. I do have to say, Celiac's is talked about more, so it is at least something many have heard of now. However, there are those who are wheat intolerant and for them, the symptons may be very similar. This is just an FYI! Hope it helps someone.

[2BNTV]

I'm on a light diet. As soon as it gets light outside, I start eating. :jester:

Seriously, if this type of diet works for you it's good.

[quirky3]

I decided to get serious about being gluten-free. Back in August I bought the book "Wheat Belly", and followed it. A natural side effect was eating a lot less sugar too. I lost 25 pounds, and I don't have the types of cravings I used to have.

[NotGolfer]

I noticed the title of the book ("Wheat Belly") in this thread earlier, and bought the book. I decided to see for myself and do a 30 day wheat/gluten free diet with very low refined sugars. It's only been a few days, but already I notice a difference. No acid indigestion, higher energy, clear-headed, not as hungry. I am looking forward to seeing what other benefits I notice. People can argue theory but I think the bottom line is how it works for each person.

p.s. the basic theory is that "wheat" today does not even resemble the pure wheat from a century ago because it has been genetically altered to the point where it has very different chemical reactions in the body.

Thank you!!! I'd LOVE to hear more testimonials!!

[Down Sized]

Why your at it, cut out the happy hour alcohol and start exercising every day.

[Villages PL]

I stopped eating wheat a long time ago because I judged it to be unnatural. But I do eat Ezekiel bread that is partly made with wheat sprouts. I eat two slices per day (lunch and dinner) and I feel fine.

[DougB]

I decided to get serious about being gluten-free. Back in August I bought the book "Wheat Belly", and followed it. A natural side effect was eating a lot less sugar too. I lost 25 pounds, and I don't have the types of cravings I used to have.

I found those 25 pounds you lost.

[caltex63]

I have been following this way of eating now for three weeks. I have so much energy. My bones do not ache as much when I get up in the morning or when I get out of the car after a long ride. As a benefit, also, I have lost 8 lbs. since I started. I also try to stay away from sugar. I eat fresh fruit, nuts, vegetables, meat, chicken, fish. Nothing processed for me.

[NotGolfer]

You can get gluten-free salads now at Panera BUT you have to tell them it's in the "hidden menu" as they're not posted on their menu boards.

Don't know about other restaurants. I'm thinking you could just eat your protein (meat) and ask for salads with oil/vinegar dressing!

The book Wheat Belly is very enlightening....folks would be appalled and amazed at what they are putting into their bodies. The fact that there are testimonials here and elsewhere (other internet links and in the book) of folks who turned their medical issues around, as well as losing weight and feeling better. It's NOT a diet but a life-style change!!

[MR&VAF]

I have read Wheat Belly and really enjoyed it. I am allergic to wheat, dairy, oats, and some tree nuts.
Where in The Villages do you buy non-wheat/gluten and non dairy products. I know that I have to stay very close to clean foods, but there are times that I am hungry for a non-dairy yogurt or a Glutino cereal bar. I can order many things, but dairy is a different story.

[PR1234]

Probably the only place to get those things is Fresh Market on 466 :shrug:

[NotGolfer]

I have read Wheat Belly and really enjoyed it. I am allergic to wheat, dairy, oats, and some tree nuts.
Where in The Villages do you buy non-wheat/gluten and non dairy products. I know that I have to stay very close to clean foods, but there are times that I am hungry for a non-dairy yogurt or a Glutino cereal bar. I can order many things, but dairy is a different story.

If in fact you've read the book then you know that you need to stay away from anything processed. The author is specific about many foods you can eat or not eat "IF" you want to follow this plan. If you are in fact allergic to wheat...gluten-free foods aren't exactly that neither.

After reading the book myself, I've been trying to not keep any processed foods in our house. I've been trying not to have sugar as well. The "good doctor" talks about how these things will play into "appetite" and more. Three months now of doing this plan---about 20 lbs lost and much, much more as far as health and well-being is being seen in a positive light. I think for anyone to make a judgement---they would have to go on this plan for 30 to 60 days THEN tell the world how it's affected them. I've seen testimonial after testimonial on how great this food plan has been! Get the book and read it!!!~

[patfla06]

The fact that our wheat has been genetically "altered" scares me.
I will check out this book - need more energy! Thanks for the heads up!

[asianthree]

It's a good read

[MR&VAF]

If in fact you've read the book then you know that you need to stay away from anything processed. The author is specific about many foods you can eat or not eat "IF" you want to follow this plan. If you are in fact allergic to wheat...gluten-free foods aren't exactly that neither.

After reading the book myself, I've been trying to not keep any processed foods in our house. I've been trying not to have sugar as well. The "good doctor" talks about how these things will play into "appetite" and more. Three months now of doing this plan---about 20 lbs lost and much, much more as far as health and well-being is being seen in a positive light. I think for anyone to make a judgement---they would have to go on this plan for 30 to 60 days THEN tell the world how it's affected them. I've seen testimonial after testimonial on how great this food plan has been! Get the book and read it!!!~
First off, Congratulations on losing 20 pounds!!!

A little about me- I have lost 50 pounds and have maintained that loss for the last 4 years. I did this by watching my carbs (50%), fats (25%), and protein (25%). And of course exercising, my choice is walking (10,000 steps), and lifting a little, almost daily. I am a moderation girl. I am "in fact" allergic to these items, I carry an Epipen with me. I can produce my allergist name and my Rx number if you would like. I was diagnosed with these allergies on August 2012. And I have read this book, and many others on this topic. I am not a celiac or gluten intolerance. I am just allergic to wheat and the other items I mentioned above. I didn't state that I was following this plan. I am not an expert on anything. I just know what works best for me.
I do like a non dairy yogurt occasionally and I do like a cereal bar at times. Even then I have to be careful and read the ingredients, because it may state gluten free, but it may still have wheat in it.
I don't buy any type of flour or sugar anymore. Most processed items are out as well. I try to eat as clean as possible. I do occasionally like an allergy free-cereal bar or a yogurt, and sometimes I push the envelope with these allergies. It's hard to give up things you love, at least it is for me. Luckily I haven't had to use the Epipen, and hopefully I never will.

My question was- Where can I find gluten/wheat free items or non dairy items here or around The Villages? We did check out Fresh Market yesterday, not much there in these lines. Sorry for the confusion guys.

Create a healthy day!
~Val

[MR&VAF]

It's a good read

It is a good read! Very eye opening.

[NotGolfer]

There's a health-food store in Ocala, where you might look for the non-gluten, non-dairy items. Whole-foods in Orlando as well---if you really need to be on these items it's worth the drive to stock up. I pretty much eat clean. I can't "do" dairy (milk) or yeast or soy neither so my "diet" pretty much is protein (eggs/meats), veggies and fruits. As the book states we are "allowed" nuts (not peanuts) and olives as well as limited dark 89% chocolate bars once in a great while.

One has to get one's brain wrapped around all that the Wheat Belly book talks about (also by reading the cook-book as well). It takes time to get over a life-time of eating habits but it's well worth it! :pepper2:

[Villages PL]

I think "Wheat Belly" will be enjoyed more by women than men. In the opening chapters it sounded to me like it was for women as the author talked about certain emotional aspects, though I don't remember exactly what that was. Then I looked to see who the author was and, sure enough, it was a woman. Sorry, I just couldn't relate to it and wasn't very impressed by it.

I think it was chapter 3 that talked about monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). That was a little better than the first 2 chapters. But I don't recall any limit being set on fat consumption. Even if you consume "good" fats there must be some limit. What was it, if any?

Now I remember what I didn't like about the first chapter. It consisted of a big big sales pitch of the diet to come in the rest of the book. I kept thinking: Come-on, let's get to it! It reminded me of real estate people who, while driving you to see a house, will say, "you're gonna love this house". And you're thinking, "I'm not going to love it just because you say so."

Therefore, anyone who's thinking of reading "wheat Belly" can totally skip the first chaper and you will not be missing anything important. :thumbup:

[NotGolfer]

I think "Wheat Belly" will be enjoyed more by women than men. In the opening chapters it sounded to me like it was for women as the author talked about certain emotional aspects, though I don't remember exactly what that was. Then I looked to see who the author was and, sure enough, it was a woman. Sorry, I just couldn't relate to it and wasn't very impressed by it.

I think it was chapter 3 that talked about monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). That was a little better than the first 2 chapters. But I don't recall any limit being set on fat consumption. Even if you consume "good" fats there must be some limit. What was it, if any?

Now I remember what I didn't like about the first chapter. It consisted of a big big sales pitch of the diet to come in the rest of the book. I kept thinking: Come-on, let's get to it! It reminded me of real estate people who, while driving you to see a house, will say, "you're gonna love this house". And you're thinking, "I'm not going to love it just because you say so."

Therefore, anyone who's thinking of reading "wheat Belly" can totally skip the first chaper and you will not be missing anything important. :thumbup:

Am I missing something here? The book was written by a preventative cardiologist by the name of Dr. William Davis---NOT a woman. The doctor practices what he preaches. Has a blog even! There was an article--no, more than one, in The Daily Sun about a man here in The Villages who read Wheat Belly and put it to work. Also took up walking---lost a lot of weight and got off from some of his RX meds!!! You can do what you want or think as you want---but this plan works well!!! I WILL agree with the above poster that there are some parts of the book that I skipped as I'm not a chemist nor do I care about some of the technical aspects of gluten etc. I just like how I feel after eliminating gluten and sugar from my food plan.

[Villages PL]

Am I missing something here? The book was written by a preventative cardiologist by the name of Dr. William Davis---NOT a woman. The doctor practices what he preaches. Has a blog even! There was an article--no, more than one, in The Daily Sun about a man here in The Villages who read Wheat Belly and put it to work. Also took up walking---lost a lot of weight and got off from some of his RX meds!!! You can do what you want or think as you want---but this plan works well!!! I WILL agree with the above poster that there are some parts of the book that I skipped as I'm not a chemist nor do I care about some of the technical aspects of gluten etc. I just like how I feel after eliminating gluten and sugar from my food plan.

Oops! I just realized what happened. I borrowed a book from the library several weeks ago and the title was: "Flat Belly Diet" by Liz Vaccariello. Then, as time went by, I began to think "Wheat Belly". I got my bellies mixed up! When I got to chapter 4 I stopped. The chapter heading was: The Mind Belly Connection. Not my cup of tea.

Thanks, I'll have to ask the librarian for "Wheat Belly".

[lightworker888]

Too bad VPL! Sounds like an interesting connection to me. But each to his own.

LW888

[Villages PL]

Too bad VPL! Sounds like an interesting connection to me. But each to his own.

LW888

All health/diet books have some good information that we can learn from. I just didn't have the patience to stick with it. And it's probably because I don't need to lose any weight. And I might react the same way to "Wheat Belly".