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Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health by William Davis
skybalon's review against another edition
3.0
The author has a point and a bunch of anecdotal evidence to back it up. It is believable rather than just giving up wheat the author actually is proposing a more radical low-carb diet than Atkins. Wheat (specifically modern genetically modified wheat) quite possibly may be a problem--the author makes a good case for it, but in the book all carbs get lumped together, weakening his overall point.
jennyhamel's review
2.0
Wheat Belly is wordy, redundant, and a horribly boring read. It makes some good points, and I agree with the overall message, but I think Whole 30 and It Starts With Food are more readable, relatable, and have a better route to health through not just wheat elimination, but removal of sugars/dairy/other foods that cause an array of problems as well.
pandacat42's review against another edition
3.0
Some of the evidence in this book are individual situations rather than wide studies. This is a book that basically describes a low-carb diet. YES, a low-carb diet will help you lose weight, and if you are a diabetic, will help you lower your A1C. This book is really a case for eating low-carb. The author is an MD, so he knows what he is talking about for the most part. I only worry about the part where he gives the individual cases as evidence. I'd like to see wider research.
_amanda_k_'s review against another edition
2.0
Some good info but the author's tone leaves something to be desired.
resaspieces's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting. Def champions my decision to quit wheat. His main argument about the genetic modifications made to wheat w/out testing the effects on humans being the cause of a lot of our modern health problems actually makes sense---and he's coming from a medical perspective! --Didn't know that was possible! Besides all the evolution references (please, if you think about it, it's ridiculous) I think this book is a worthwhile and relevant read.
thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
3.0
Listened for Fun (Audible)
Rating: 3.50
Audio Rating: 3.00
What I thought of the information: I thought the views were a bit extreme for non-gluten allergy people. One example was calling for warning labels on wheat containing products in the vain of tobacco (extreme health risk) instead of like peanuts for allergies (health risk to a specific group). Also, I found it a bit hypocritical the he called for the usage of artificial sweeteners after saying the problem with wheat is that it has been genetically altered different than what our grandparents ate. That being said, I did enjoy hearing the science behind his research. What was found through several studies made for intriguing and thought provoking moments. It did give me pause and I imagine there is a lot of truth jumbled up in all the extreme views.
I listened to this book because there are a few people I work with that have given up wheat/gluten. I am not sure if they officially have issues with these but they swear they feel much better. I do try to be wheat/gluten light and follow a mostly hunter/gatherer type of diet. That being said, I don't know if I could (or would) give up wheat/gluten completely. This book would be super interesting for those suffering from wheat/gluten issues and even those interested in giving a different type of lifestyle a try. I agree that so much of what we eat now is not the same as what our grandparents did. It is genetically changed and I am sure that means we don't process it the same.
What I thought of the audio: I think this book would be more suited for print but the PDF that came with it is helpful. It was a little to clinical for audio and not something you can really listen to while doing other things. That being said, I think it would be a perfect companion to the print version. I have done that with clinical books and it makes retaining the information much easier.
Overall: Interesting book that I am glad that I listened too. I don't know that I will be doing a total wheat ban but I now understand what my friends have to look at when deciding what to eat (I have a few that actually have gluten allergies).
Rating: 3.50
Audio Rating: 3.00
What I thought of the information: I thought the views were a bit extreme for non-gluten allergy people. One example was calling for warning labels on wheat containing products in the vain of tobacco (extreme health risk) instead of like peanuts for allergies (health risk to a specific group). Also, I found it a bit hypocritical the he called for the usage of artificial sweeteners after saying the problem with wheat is that it has been genetically altered different than what our grandparents ate. That being said, I did enjoy hearing the science behind his research. What was found through several studies made for intriguing and thought provoking moments. It did give me pause and I imagine there is a lot of truth jumbled up in all the extreme views.
I listened to this book because there are a few people I work with that have given up wheat/gluten. I am not sure if they officially have issues with these but they swear they feel much better. I do try to be wheat/gluten light and follow a mostly hunter/gatherer type of diet. That being said, I don't know if I could (or would) give up wheat/gluten completely. This book would be super interesting for those suffering from wheat/gluten issues and even those interested in giving a different type of lifestyle a try. I agree that so much of what we eat now is not the same as what our grandparents did. It is genetically changed and I am sure that means we don't process it the same.
What I thought of the audio: I think this book would be more suited for print but the PDF that came with it is helpful. It was a little to clinical for audio and not something you can really listen to while doing other things. That being said, I think it would be a perfect companion to the print version. I have done that with clinical books and it makes retaining the information much easier.
Overall: Interesting book that I am glad that I listened too. I don't know that I will be doing a total wheat ban but I now understand what my friends have to look at when deciding what to eat (I have a few that actually have gluten allergies).
slightly_devious's review against another edition
2.0
Everything in moderation. Everyone should be eating more FOOD vs packaged "food". If you think you have an allergy, go see a doctor. There, now you don't need to read this book.
I will say I liked the list of foods containing wheat in the back, and that he showed recipes. Other than that, I felt like I was repeatedly being hit over the head with wheat.
I will say I liked the list of foods containing wheat in the back, and that he showed recipes. Other than that, I felt like I was repeatedly being hit over the head with wheat.