Folks tie down the hatches and hold on to your seats because we
are coming in for a rough landing. The entire foundation of your health
structured diet will be rocked to its very core and no doubt you would
be left reeling in bewilderment and confusion. Get a hold of this; soy,
wheat and corn are no longer considered healthy choices as far as your
diet is concerned. Can you believe it? These foods that were previously
recommended healthy are now said to be bad choices for health conscious
persons.
Wait a minute I know the question you are asking - why? So let me answer what has made corn, soy and wheat so unhealthy after so many years of being staple ingredients of the western diet. Well one of the main problems associated with these foods is their propensity to contribute to insulin insensitivity which leads to the development of diabetes. Diabetes in particular is a devastating disease that wrecks havoc on the human body especially on organs like the kidneys.
Further, all of these plants are cash crops which mean that they are cultivated with the use of intense fertilization and the heavy use of herbicides and pesticides. Much of these substances remain present in as they make their way to market and of course are ingested by consumers in their meals. Herbicides and pesticides are not harmful if consumed in small amounts, but if ingested for extended periods the cumulative impact can lead to cancer. Given that soy, corn and wheat makeup more than 2/3 of the daily food consumption in western cultures the increasing incidence of cancer should not be a surprise.
No doubt as a member of our society you have had the opportunity to observe persons whose weight far exceeds the recommended number for their height. This is primarily due to the over consumption of the trio - soy, wheat and corn. In addition to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) these foods contain other substances that contribute to the storage of fat.
Continuous fat storage would eventual become especially noticeable in the places like the thigh and the belly - hence the terms like "belly-fat" and "elephant thigh". Apart from being unsightly, these conditions are usually an indication that other threatening conditions are going on health-wise and every precaution should be taken to remedy the situation.
These are just some of the compelling health reasons why we should begin today to pull soy, corn and wheat from our diet. Now I know that given our affinity for the taste and texture of these foods this may be difficult but remember the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. So you can do it - take one step at a time.
Wait a minute I know the question you are asking - why? So let me answer what has made corn, soy and wheat so unhealthy after so many years of being staple ingredients of the western diet. Well one of the main problems associated with these foods is their propensity to contribute to insulin insensitivity which leads to the development of diabetes. Diabetes in particular is a devastating disease that wrecks havoc on the human body especially on organs like the kidneys.
Further, all of these plants are cash crops which mean that they are cultivated with the use of intense fertilization and the heavy use of herbicides and pesticides. Much of these substances remain present in as they make their way to market and of course are ingested by consumers in their meals. Herbicides and pesticides are not harmful if consumed in small amounts, but if ingested for extended periods the cumulative impact can lead to cancer. Given that soy, corn and wheat makeup more than 2/3 of the daily food consumption in western cultures the increasing incidence of cancer should not be a surprise.
No doubt as a member of our society you have had the opportunity to observe persons whose weight far exceeds the recommended number for their height. This is primarily due to the over consumption of the trio - soy, wheat and corn. In addition to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) these foods contain other substances that contribute to the storage of fat.
Continuous fat storage would eventual become especially noticeable in the places like the thigh and the belly - hence the terms like "belly-fat" and "elephant thigh". Apart from being unsightly, these conditions are usually an indication that other threatening conditions are going on health-wise and every precaution should be taken to remedy the situation.
These are just some of the compelling health reasons why we should begin today to pull soy, corn and wheat from our diet. Now I know that given our affinity for the taste and texture of these foods this may be difficult but remember the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. So you can do it - take one step at a time.
This article is part of a series of articles on various health related conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure and weight management. If you wish to read more please visit my blog http://naturalbptreatments.siterubix.com
