There are some rather startling premises in this book. Here are a few:
1) avoid gluten - gluten is a Latin word and literally means "glue" (yech!). Gluten, found in many products today, but especially wheat products like breads, is doing serious harm to our bodies and brains. Removing this substance can go a long way towards optimizing your brain's and your gut's health.
2) a low-carb, high-fat diet is much healthier than today's typical diet of low-fat, high-carb. This idea links up with the primal or paleo-type diets, which emphasize the same idea.
3) cholesterol is your friend. The brain is 75% cholesterol, and even the so-called "bad" cholesterol, the LDL-type, plays a very important role in transporting cholesterol to the brain and brain neurons. So, don't worry about cholesterol, and by all means, quit taking statin drugs.
These ideas, especially #2 and #3, very much turn conventional wisdom on its head.
Click here for a short appearance on Dr. Oz' show by Dr. Perlmutter.
Dr. Perlmutter cites multiple studies to back up his ideas. It's a well-researched book that is a must-read for diabetics, those suffering from celiac disease, and every other human that breathes oxygen or eats food.
Even before reading this book, the wife and I had embarked upon a healthier diet. We had discarded all vegetable oils and switched to using only olive oil or coconut oil. Now we've added walnut oil and macadamia nut oil. Reading this book has pushed us further along towards better health.
We have now eliminated almost all foods from our pantry that contain gluten, and we have obtained some of the best alternatives to wheat, such as almond flour and coconut flour. We have dropped most cereals and now usually have eggs for breakfast. My weight has dropped from a peak of 215 lbs to just under 200 lbs. At the same time, I have begun to exercise more often, thanks to my company opening up a free gym available to all employees. I have to say that I haven't felt this good in years now.
Do yourself a favor. Read Grain Brain and think seriously about what is going into your mouth.
We have now eliminated almost all foods from our pantry that contain gluten, and we have obtained some of the best alternatives to wheat, such as almond flour and coconut flour. We have dropped most cereals and now usually have eggs for breakfast. My weight has dropped from a peak of 215 lbs to just under 200 lbs. At the same time, I have begun to exercise more often, thanks to my company opening up a free gym available to all employees. I have to say that I haven't felt this good in years now.
Do yourself a favor. Read Grain Brain and think seriously about what is going into your mouth.
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