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#6 of 10 Common Nutrition Misconceptions
The use of whole grains is an easy subject to get confused about, especially for those with a passion for health and nutrition.
When it comes to nutritional advice, everyone has an opinion. The problem is that there are so many varying opinions that it is many times very hard to find the truth. Some misguided notions are harmless, but others can be dangerous and can lead to health problems. Many nutrition myths get repeated over and over until they are mistaken for the truth. The good news is that slowly, the real truth is finally emerging. Truthful, accurate information is your number one weapon in taking control of your health. Nutritional advice from mainstream “experts” may not be based on science, but on outdated misinformation.
This is a 10 part series, attempting to separate the truth from misconceptions:
Misconception #6: Whole Grains Are Good for Everyone - The use of whole grains is an easy subject to get confused about, especially for those with a passion for health and nutrition. We have been told for quite some time that whole grains are highly beneficial. Unfortunately, ALL grains can elevate your insulin and leptin levels, even whole grains and organic grains! Elevated insulin and leptin levels will increase your risk of chronic disease. This is especially true if you already struggle with insulin/leptin resistance. Insulin/leptin imbalances can manifest as high blood pressure, distorted cholesterol ratios, being overweight and/or diabetes.
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Up to 85% of Americans may have trouble controlling their insulin and leptin levels.
Many whole grains also contain gluten, which can be a common trigger for allergies and sensitivities. Subclinical gluten intolerance is far more common than you might imagine. The symptoms of subclinical gluten sensitivity are not always obvious. If your health and/or energy levels are not what you would like them to be, try a healthy, whole food gluten free diet for just 2 weeks and see how you feel. Make sure not to eat all of the gluten free processed foods, which can contain many other harmful ingredients. Stick to real, unprocessed food and try not to eat a lot of sugar instead. If you do, you won’t be doing yourself a favor. High sugar diets tend to significantly reduce your energy levels.