Comments on: Review: Wheat Belly, William Davis MD

By: Marc Richter

Marc Richter — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:21:40 +0000

Hats off to Dr. Davis for exposing the issues with genetically modified wheat. Since the federal government has pushed citizens to increase the whole wheat intake and reduce the amount of protein consumed, the population has seen an alarming increase in obesity. Although he is a little over the top in some of his claims (wheat is more addictive than heroin,etc.) he is spot on and is simply helping Americans see the folly of a dietary system based on wheat and grain consumption.

A great read and will make you think twice before eating anything claiming to be whole wheat.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:27:23 +0000

Modern wheat is not “genetically modified” by any rational definition of the term (there are some experimental varieties, but I don’t think any are even in the food chain yet). If he actually states this in the book, then I would be very suspicious of it. Disclosure: I’m a scientist (different field) and former farm boy, I keep track of such things.

By: Jessicabookworm

Jessicabookworm — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:18:45 +0000

I don’t think I could ever give up bread, I probably count as a wheat addict too. But have really cut down on my over-processed food, frozen meals and pre-made sauces (i.e. bolognaise, chilli). 1. because there full of rubbish 2. there so simple to cook yourself and 3. it tastes ten times better when its fresh and homemade

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:48:08 +0000

I make my own bread. I have to have bread every day or I feel like I’m starving. But you’re right; most people don’t eat enough bread to buy it every day. You can put it in the freezer though and it keeps pretty well.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:00:58 +0000

This sounds like a very interesting reads. I don’t think many people are aware that many, many of our food stuffs are GMOd and there is no law for companies to label their products as such. I tend to make my own bread, especially in the winter, because there is so much crap in store-bought bread (although, probably still GMOd wheat). There’s a reason store-bought bread does not grow mold very quickly. A homemade loaf will see mold grow quite quickly if not eaten. I am a carb-a-holic, love my breads, and I also have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and breads should be hardly eaten. I’ve been thinking of trying to eliminate gluten to see if I feel better. I’d love to check this book out!

By: Amused

Amused — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:05:22 +0000

I should recommend this to one of my coworkers who has recently gone gluten free.

By: Kailana

Kailana — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:28:55 +0000

This sounds interesting. I very rarely eat bread, but when I do I will have to think about it a bit more!

By: zibilee

zibilee — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:33:54 +0000

I also don’t eat much bread, but I do love it. I think this book sounds interesting and like it has some really good information inside. It might be something to check out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it with us!

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:10:27 +0000

I don’t eat much bread, and overall, I’m pretty healthy. I wonder if the two are related?