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Wheat is one of the most common food allergens that

has long been associated with a host of symptoms.

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WHEAT: A Problem Food for Every Body

Copyright © 2006 Hayford, C.N.C.

Award-winning author, " If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! "

http://www.FoodFitnessByPhone.com

Wheat is one of the most common food allergens that has long been

associated with a host of symptoms. Regardless of whether or not

you have a known or suspected allergy, sensitivity, or

intolerance to wheat, it is wise for everyone to limit or avoid

this staple grain altogether for several reasons.

1 ~ We eat way too much wheat in this country. For many it is the

only grain they ever eat. This is problematic because it means

missing out on the many nutrients that other grains have to

offer. In addition, eating the same foods over and over can tax

the system, deplete specific enzymes, and lead to intolerances

down the road.

2 ~ Unless you are the rare person who cooks up bowls of wheat

berries, which is its whole grain form, all of the wheat being

served up in this country is processed - the overwhelming

majority of which, is highly processed into white refined flour.

White refined flour and the many products made from it - pasta,

breads, cereals, pastries, cookies and more - are devoid of most

vital nutrients and fiber. These foods are so devitalized they

are actually anti-nutrients that deplete the body of vitamins,

minerals, and enzymes in order to process them.

Unfortunately, even many of the products labeled " whole wheat "

are themselves highly processed, and also frequently contain

white refined flour and refined sugars as well. Check the label!

3 ~ Wheat in any form, processed or not, is challenging to digest

and eliminate due to its high gluten content. Remember as a child

mixing flour and water to make glue? It is gluten that gave this

mixture its sticky, glue-like consistency.

Gluten is a mixture of gum-like, water-insoluble plant proteins

found in many grains, and wheat has the highest gluten content of

them all. Great stuff for binding paper maché, not so good for

the intestines - or any other part of the digestive and

eliminative tract, for that matter.

4 ~ Because it is so difficult to digest and eliminate, wheat is

a notorious mucous-producer and inflammatory agent known to cause

or contribute to a host of dis-eases, including: arthritis, sinus

problems, constipation, diarrhea, bowel disorders, fatigue, yeast

infections, liver & gallbladder congestion, mental disorders,

insomnia, and suppressed immune function. In Chinese medicine

wheat is considered one of the primary causes of depression.

Regardless of whether or not you are suffering from these or any

other symptoms, everyone can benefit from limiting wheat in their

diet or going completely wheat-free. Try it and see!

Today it is easier than ever before to go wheat-free or at least

cut down on your intake. There is an array of wheat-free and

gluten-free products now available on the market. Choose from:

GLUTEN GRAINS:

barley

kamut

oats

rye

spelt

teff

NON-GLUTEN GRAINS:

amaranth

buckwheat

corn

millet

quinoa

rice - wild, brown, basmati, jasmine, etc.

sorghum

When you enjoy these whole grain alternatives, you will not only

be giving your system a break from wheat and white refined flour,

but you will also be giving your body more of the beneficial

nutrients and fiber it so desperately needs.

All-in-all, losing some of the wheat can mean regaining some of

your health & energy!

SOME FAVORITE WHEAT-FREE PRODUCTS

- Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Pancake Mix

- Bob's Red Mill 8-Grain Wheatless Cereal

- Ryvita or Wasa Rye Crackers/Flat Bread

- Vita Spelt Pasta Products

- Tinkyada Rice Pasta Products

- Thai Kitchen Rice Noodle Soup & Other Dishes

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Hayford, C.N.C., is the award-winning author of

" If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! " As a former junk food

junkie turned nutrition and health coach she has helped

thousands reverse dis-ease, and restore their health,

energy and natural weight. For tips, talks and teleclasses

on healthy eating and holistic self-care, visit:

http://www.FoodFitnessByPhone.com or call 303.746.8970