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pharmboy · 01-03-2008, 05:10 PM

Starting a Grain-Free Diet for the new year. I have been convinced that grains are relatively new dietary addition to humans and that many of us have not evolved to stomach the massive amount of grains that most foods contain. I am eliminating all wheat containing products. The only grain that I will occasionally eat is corn, which is not a vegetable as most people think. Corn is at least partially digestible raw, while other grains are not, leading me to believe that some corn is OK. I will eat a diet similar to Steve's with one big exception. I will eat high quality meat once a day. The fossil record bears out that humans have always hunted and consumed meat, therefore I believe that our bodies have adapted to it and probably need it. There weren't too many grains, fruits, or vegetables available in the winter, making hunting a necessity. I will also enjoy some frozen and canned fruits and vegetables. I have read some studies showing that they do have nutritional benefit and will use them for convenience and cost savings.

My reasons for starting this diet are that I have always had some GI distress and have noticed it getting better if I cut out starchy carbs. Though, to look at me, you would think that I am in perfect health, I generally am tired and have what I could only describe as "brain fog". I have dealt with some joint pain and a mild case of psoriasis over the past few years. I'll let you know if this helps.

Dr. Mercola recommends a similar diet, but cautions against sweet fruits and vegetables. I believe that humans have always eaten these and, like Steve, will enjoy them freely. Comments? Suggestions?

01-03-2008, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
pharmboy Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 48	Grain-Free Diet Starting a Grain-Free Diet for the new year. I have been convinced that grains are relatively new dietary addition to humans and that many of us have not evolved to stomach the massive amount of grains that most foods contain. I am eliminating all wheat containing products. The only grain that I will occasionally eat is corn, which is not a vegetable as most people think. Corn is at least partially digestible raw, while other grains are not, leading me to believe that some corn is OK. I will eat a diet similar to Steve's with one big exception. I will eat high quality meat once a day. The fossil record bears out that humans have always hunted and consumed meat, therefore I believe that our bodies have adapted to it and probably need it. There weren't too many grains, fruits, or vegetables available in the winter, making hunting a necessity. I will also enjoy some frozen and canned fruits and vegetables. I have read some studies showing that they do have nutritional benefit and will use them for convenience and cost savings. My reasons for starting this diet are that I have always had some GI distress and have noticed it getting better if I cut out starchy carbs. Though, to look at me, you would think that I am in perfect health, I generally am tired and have what I could only describe as "brain fog". I have dealt with some joint pain and a mild case of psoriasis over the past few years. I'll let you know if this helps. Dr. Mercola recommends a similar diet, but cautions against sweet fruits and vegetables. I believe that humans have always eaten these and, like Steve, will enjoy them freely. Comments? Suggestions?