Going Against the Grain: How Reducing and

Diets high in grains can lead to a host of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, fatigue, and more.Going Against the Grainoutlines the disadvantages and potential dangers of eating various types of grains and provides practical, realistic advice on implementing a plan to cut back or eliminate grains on a daily basis. This book also includes easy-to-follow grain-free recipes and helpful suggestions for dining out.

Melissa Diane Smith, Dipl. Nutr., is a Tucson-based nutritionist and health educator who counsels clients across the country. She is the coauthor of the bestselling Syndrome X and Why Am I Always So Tired? and the author of The User's Guide to Chromium. Her work has appeared in Let's Live, Delicious!, and Great Life magazines.

Acknowledgments

vii

Introduction

ix

SECTION I THE PROBLEMS WITH GRAINS

Grain Gluttony and Grain-O-Mania

3

(6)

A Trip Down Food History Lane

9

(16)

The Trouble with Refined Grains

25

(22)

The Trouble with Whole Grains

47

(20)

The Trouble with Gluten Grains

67

(20)

Grain Allergies and Cravings and Genetically Engineered Foods

87

(20)

SECTION II TAKING ACTION AGAINST THE GRAIN

Identifying Your Sensitivity to Grains

107

(24)

The Against-the-Grain Diet Guidelines

131

(20)

Preparing for the Challenges of Going Against the Grain

151

(8)

Shopping Against the Grain

159

(26)

Eating Out Against the Grain

185

(22)

The Totally Against-the-Grain Diet and Menu Plan

207

(10)

The Gluten-Free Against-the-Grain Diet and Menu Plan

217

(10)

The Wheat-Free Against-the-Grain Diet and Menu Plan

227

(10)

Recipes

237

(22)

Supplements to Augment the Against-the-Grain Diets

259

(10)

Raising Children Against the Grain

269

(8)

Some Final Words

277

(1)

Resources

278

(13)

Notes

291

(8)

Index

299

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Going Against the Grain: How Reducing and Avoiding Grains Can Revitalize Your Health

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