In a society where wheat is a daily staple & the heart of the continent is endearingly called 'the bread basket, ' it seems almost sacrilegious to promote the benefits of a low- to no-grain diet. But in Going Against the Grain, nutritionist Melissa Diane Smith challenges conventional dietary wisdom
- that grains should be the centerpiece of your diet
- & explains why reducing or removing grains is the secret to successful long-term weight control & good health. Backed up by scientific research, professional experience, & her own health journey, Smith explains the surprising connection between a grain-rich diet & so many of the health problems plaguing us today, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, fatigue, & digestive disorders. In these pages, nutrition expert Smith reveals: why 'health' foods aren't always healthy; how to find tasty snack substitutes in a no-grain diet; how eating 'lite' can actually lead to weight gain; & how cutting back on grains can lower your risk for disease. Smith provides original menu plans & eating-out suggestions, so, with minimum effort & hassle, you too can go against the grain!