Anyone read "Wheat Belly" or use the cookbook?

[KarenD]

Just looking for some grain-free discussion.

 

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[Rebel - KGC]

Just looking for some grain-free discussion.

Was into WHOLE Wheat bread for EVERYTHING; then read about "Wheat Belly" & I DO have a belly... LOL! Switched to ALL-Grain... MUCH BETTER!

 

[KarenD]

Was into WHOLE Wheat bread for EVERYTHING; then read about "Wheat Belly" & I DO have a belly... LOL! Switched to ALL-Grain... MUCH BETTER!

So you're not grain-free or even wheat-free? What happened when you switched?

 

[Frankn]

When I was in the Army, I took just about every course I could get into. I probably broke the record for longest list of MOS's. One of them was baking. Yep, 300 pounds at a shot. Tons of glutton. We used hard red winter wheat. That was the best tasting bread I have ever tasted. OH, by the way, that belly is from the fermented and distilled grain. lol ...Frank

 

[KarenD]

OH, by the way, that belly is from the fermented and distilled grain. lol ...Frank

You're a learner, too, I see. Heh, I'm fond of the fermented fruit and grain myself, but can't tolerate the alcohol. I'll make homemade kombucha, rye rejuvelac, and concord grape dessert wine, but I have to keep the alcohol content down. I'll also use wines as a base for health tonics, but I usually give those away or cook with them.

 

[Frankn]

You're a learner, too, I see. Heh, I'm fond of the fermented fruit and grain myself, but can't tolerate the alcohol. I'll make homemade kombucha, rye rejuvelac, and concord grape dessert wine, but I have to keep the alcohol content down. I'll also use wines as a base for health tonics, but I usually give those away or cook with them.

Karen, that part of my post was in jest. I am kind of a dull person. I don't drink smoke or even dance. I guess I am just to busy doing the things I like. However, I use to like my grandfathers concord wind that he made, but that was many years ago. Frank

 

[KarenD]

Lol. Sorry, Frank. I rarely catch dry humor, jesting, or sarcasm through written communication. It's one of my weaknesses.

 

[Backbacon]

Are you just trying to lose some weight Karen? How many Liters of water do you drink in a day?

 

[KarenD]

No, not just weight loss; back in March '12 I developed eczema for the first time in my life. The only thing that prevents it is a wheat-free diet. When it clears I can get away with a little, but only for a short period.
Weight-wise, all was dandy until I quit smoking six years ago & hit middle age. Still not bad, but I'm adding precisely five lbs per year. As long as I keep my bg under 100, I can lose weight, but that is sometimes too much of a challenge for me.
When it comes to water, I have a hard time. I'm trained in Traditional Chinese Herbalism and know that my lack of thirst comes from pathogenic dampness that all of the above engenders. I make myself drink....only water, coffee, green tea, gynostemma & bitter melon tea.

 

[Backbacon]

Try to drink at least 5 liters of water a day. It will increase your metabolism and may help the eczema in regards to flushing your system quicker of any wheat products you may ingest.

 

[KarenD]

I agree that flushing is good ( adding vitamin c and magnesium is great). Where is the teaching of five liters?

 

[Rebel - KGC]

So you're not grain-free or even wheat-free? What happened when you switched?

ALL-Grain, not Grain-free. LOVE the taste of Wheat bread... BUT! All-Grain is NOT bad. Can get ALL-Grain with Italian herbs, etc.; can lose weight, etc. Switching from Wheat to ALL-Grain was tough at first, as I loved the taste of WHEAT Bread; ALL-Grain with Italian Herbs is WONDERFUL! Belly fat is going, going, soon to be GONE! LOL! I AM Wheat-free...

 

[Backbacon]

I agree that flushing is good ( adding vitamin c and magnesium is great). Where is the teaching of five liters?

I'm not exactly sure where the original teaching came from. All that I do know is that it works and most people do not drink enough water on a daily basis.

 

[KarenD]

I'm not exactly sure where the original teaching came from. All that I do know is that it works and most people do not drink enough water on a daily basis.

Very true. I have the best success carrying a water bottle with me wherever I go. I can usually manage three liters a day doing that.
I don't know how you think about it, but I don't count other fluids into my daily intake.

 

[KarenD]

ALL-Grain, not Grain-free. LOVE the taste of Wheat bread... BUT! All-Grain is NOT bad. Can get ALL-Grain with Italian herbs, etc.; can lose weight, etc. Switching from Wheat to ALL-Grain was tough at first, as I loved the taste of WHEAT Bread; ALL-Grain with Italian Herbs is WONDERFUL! Belly fat is going, going, soon to be GONE! LOL! I AM Wheat-free...

When you say "ALL-Grain" are you talking about a specific product?

 

[s.c.shooter]

My wife picked up a magazine today on this diet. Apparently one can get a years subscription for a mag just on this particular subject.

 

[spartacus53]

I'm not eve sure if you're talking about the right grain in this forum.

The only grain many here know is attached to help guide you

 

[KarenD]

My wife picked up a magazine today on this diet. Apparently one can get a years subscription for a mag just on this particular subject.

That's fantastic! Go for it.

 

[Rebel - KGC]

When you say "ALL-Grain" are you talking about a specific product?

I have in my hands... SARA LEE, WHOLE GRAIN WHITE; I have seen ALL Grain, WHOLE Grain, Multi-Grain... Tell me why ya wanna be GRAIN FREE.

 

[KarenD]

A few main reasons a person may not want to eat grain:

1) carbohydrates in grain raise blood glucose levels

2) grain consumption greatly contributes to weight gain; it is a tonifying food.

3) for people with celiac disease, gluten-bearing grains will eventually kill them

4) the human body does not need them.

5) Some grains are genetically modified and set up an unnatural bacterial environment in the digestive tract.