Wheat Belly... Maybe the reason you are not losing weight.

I recently read a shocking book by Dr. William Davis called: Wheat Belly:
Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back To Health.

 In this book, Dr. Davis (A well-known cardiologist), gives wheat the biggest
smack-down I have ever seen… and backs it up with hard science.

He also provides a well-backed critique of “whole grains” masquerading as health products…
“There is a germ of truth in this whole grain disaster: Whole grains are indeed healthier than white flour products–just as filtered cigarettes are healthier than unfiltered cigarettes. So should you smoke more Salems in place of your Marlboros? I don’t think so!”
And then there is the scary fact that modern wheat contains 42 chromosomes (28 more than ancient wheat) and leads to multiple health issues.
Quite frankly, this is pretty scary.  Ancient wheat isn’t exactly good for you, but modern wheat far more troublesome.

How Does Wheat Make You Fat?
The primary reason wheat makes us fat is due to its high insulin response. Did you know that whole wheat bread has a higher glycemic index than table sugar?  So when you eat that sandwich, those crackers, or have that tortilla…
You are fighting against a hormone cascade that you simply can not win. The reason is because wheat carbohydrates (amylopectin A) cause a larger spike in blood sugar than almost any other food (except some starches included in “gluten free foods” which we will get to later). That is higher than a candy bar, ice cream, or (as I said before) pure table sugar.

The Consequences of Amylopectin
Amylopectin is a super carbohydrate contained in wheat that produces an
insulin response so strong that it causes fat to form specifically in your visceral organs.
This means that your liver, your kidneys, your pancreas, you intestines, and your belly become engorged with fat… creating a no-win situation.
Dr. Davis calls this a, “unique, twenty-four-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week
metabolic factory.”
The result is inflammation and abnormal cytokines (chemical messengers that
can cause leptin resistance and arthritis). And this causes reduction in
adiponectin (your fat burning hormone).
And that is what causes an uncontrollable spiral of weight gain (among other
issues Dr. Davis mentions that I will not get into here).

There is More
I am not going to go into too much more detail in this post, but there are a
lot more problems associated with wheat:

• Wheat contains Zonulins, which can create permeability (small holes) in your
  intestines.


• Wheat can create withdrawal symptoms upon its removal.


• Wheat is a large culprit in the night-time cravings.


• Wheat can cause mental sluggishness and attention disorders.


• Wheat is responsible for multiple skin disorders.

 
Reversing The Fat Cycle
So what does one do in order to reverse this effect.  You might have guessed it,
give up wheat!
However, Doctor Davis is clear that you should not replace it with other high
glycemic foods like cornstarch, rice starch, potato starch, and tapioca
starch.
And if you read the ingredients of most gluten free packaged foods, these are
the exact ingredients you will find.

So the trick is to read labels and stick to fresh vegetables, lean meats,
healthy fats, fruits (preferably berries), and cheeses. 
I know this seems difficult, but one effect of giving up and/or dramatically
reducing wheat, is that your appetite and cravings will diminish… so it gets
easier.
I have been on a low modern wheat and low sugar eating plan for a long time,
and I find it very easy to follow.
What I suggest is to try this for a week (no wheat) and do not replace with
other high carb foods like sugar, corn syrup, and the starches I mentioned
above.
You might feel a withdrawal at first, but after 7 days… you might never want
to go back!
In fact, there are two things I’d like you to consider posting about in the
comments section below:
1) If you have already had success giving up
wheat, let us know what made it easier for you, and the benefits you
experienced. This will help inspire others in their pursuit as well. And…
2) If you have any questions, or struggle with
certain wheat foods (pizza is a tough one, especially here in NYC!) – then
mention that and perhaps another reader will have an alternative or suggestion
that will help you.

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