We live in a society that takes extreme turns in regards to popular food opinions. We go from embracing whole grain everything to vilifying all grains. We go from no one even knowing what celiac disease is to everyone claiming a gluten sensitivity. Ten years ago, finding a product labeled “gluten free” on your grocery store shelf would be an exercise in futility. Now, they are everywhere. There are countless books on the dangers of wheat and grains in general, but is this fear of grains justified or is it just another trend?
Currently, the USDA recommends several servings of grains each day. Back when they had a food pyramid, the daily serving amount to aim for was 6 to 11. Now, it’s customized to gender and age. But we have to look at what’s motivating this end-all recommendation (it’s not just your health). The government functions, in part, on the backs of industry funds. Ag-lobbyists work tirelessly to ensure the grain producers benefit as much as possible from government funding and recommendations. To believe that bias plays no role in these recommendations would be remiss. >
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