Lose the wheat and grains, lose the inflammation

Rick shared the progression of facial and health changes he experienced by following the Wheat Belly lifestyle (above). Since he began 5 months ago, Rick has lost 28 pounds and 8 inches off his waist, he is freed from previously chronic knee and back pain, and experienced an improvement in mood. But take a look at Rick’s photos when we put his most recent photo at 248.6 pounds up against his 2009 photo at a weight of 250 pounds–virtually the same weight: Even though each photo was taken at similar weight, look at the impressive contrast in Rick’s face: The photos look like two different people at virtually the same weight. The difference is inflammation. Wheat and grains powerfully inflame the body. Inflammation can manifest as facial redness (seborrhea), as other forms of skin rash such as acne, dandruff, eczema, and psoriasis. It can show as joint pain, especially in the hands, wrists, and elbows, sometimes in the knees, hips, and low back. It can show as water retention/edema in the face (look at the 2009 Rick) and ankles. Grain-induced inflammation can also show up as an autoimmune disease, anything from rheumatoid arthritis, to autoimmune pancreatic beta cell destruction (type 1 diabetes), to pernicious anemia (autoimmune destruction of the parietal cells of the stomach responsible for vitamin B12 absorption). What makes wheat and grains such powerful inflammatory stimuli? Here is a partial list: Gliadin-derived peptides–This occurs in celiac ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle autoimmune gluten grains Inflammation Source Type: blogs