Dr. Mercola January 15 2005 1,670 views
The bread industry took a major hit in the wake of low-carbohydrate dieting, though it seems bread consumption may be making a comeback.
It is anticipated that U.S. Dietary Guidelines will support the health benefits linked to whole-grain consumption by advising that at least half of the six to 11 daily recommended servings of grain foods come from whole grains. (The government's food pyramid does not currently specify which types of grains should be included in one's diet.)
According to studies, eating three ounces of whole grains a day will not only help with weight maintenance, but it will supposedly reduce the risk of health problems, including:
Carbohydrate-Conscious Comeback
As a result of the new whole-grain dietary guidelines, bread producers and industry associations are launching a new line of products and programs advertising bread as a health food:
Chicago Tribune December 25, 2004
If you follow my site with any regularity, you know that when corporations throw their attention and money at a perceived problem, it is usually driven solely by greed ... certainly not by any concern for your health.
However, what is important to understand is that bread should not be considered a healthy or necessary part of your daily diet. If this doesn't seem right to you then I would strongly encourage you to read more about the so-called "healthy" foods that you would likely be better off avoiding,
You see, excess grain and sugar carbohydrates--from eating bread and other highly processed carbs-- are one of the primary reasons, why so many people suffer from the following health problems (to name a few):
And, although this article encourages the consumption of whole-grains--which are far better for you than refined grains--they are still not something most people should be eating.
The central issue: Well over 75 percent of Americans would benefit from severely limiting or eliminating all grains--refined, whole, sprouted or otherwise--from their diets. This is because nearly everyone with high insulin levels benefits from avoiding grains--yes, even whole grains. People in this group include anyone who is:
An additional one-third of the remaining people who don't fall into the above category will need to avoid grains because they are protein metabolic types.
So even if you are purchasing whole-grain, organic sprouted bread, more than likely it will not move your body toward health and you are better off avoiding it until you don't exhibit any of the above listed problems. The higher your insulin levels and the more prominent your signs of insulin overload are, the more ambitious your grain elimination should be.
Grain Addiction
Grains are often an overlooked addiction, and the way to manage any addiction is though complete abstinence. Eliminating grains and eating properly for your nutritional type are discussed in detail in my new book, Total Health Program.
It's important to remember that no matter how devoted you are to a healthy lifestyle, it is nearly impossible to reach your goals if emotional barriers stand in your way. The energy psychology tool Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) uses a combination of kinetic energy input and positive affirmations to release you of your emotional "blocks." You can view my free EFT manual to learn how to overcome emotional traumas in your life.
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