“Heart Healthy” Whole Wheat ... Most “whole wheat” products aren’t really made from whole wheat. The grains have been pulverized into very fine flour, making them raise blood sugar just as fast as their refined counterparts. In fact, whole wheat bread can have a similar glycemic index as white bread. But even true whole wheat may be a bad idea … because modern wheat is unhealthy compared to the wheat our grandparents ate. Around the year 1960, scientists tampered with the genes in wheat to increase the yield. Modern wheat is less nutritious and has some properties that make it much worse for people who are intolerant to gluten. There are also studies showing that modern wheat may cause inflammation and increased cholesterol levels, at least when compared to the older varieties. Whereas wheat may have been a relatively healthy grain back in the day, the stuff most people are eating today is best avoided. ecowatch/2014/09/02/junk-foods-disguised-health-food/
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:41:34 +0000
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