Whole grains or No grains

So what are the pros to eating grains? Do you know? Why do you eat them? They taste good, food is food, it's in everything, it's easy, full of fiber, it's nutritious, it helps with heart disease and helps people lose weight.....really? Why?....I'm curious as well! Let's see here......

If you can get it from grains you can get it from somewhere else!

One slice of whole wheat bread has around 80% less folate and vitamins than lamb or veggies. So what it has fiber right?

Yup whole grain foods have fiber for sure and different grains have different nutrients and properties....but you can get higher fiber content from other sources such as greens (better for you and more nutrient dense, and not processed)
For example:
100g or brown rice = 1.8 grams of dietary fiber
100g of collard greens = 2.8 grams of dietary fiber

Grains are no competion for greens. Is it that we get told we need whole grains? Is that why we eat them? Or is that an excuse? but do we honestly need them?...I don't blame the preachers because they are making $$$$ of the industry of processed foods.

The Paleo diet is a great example to show you don't need grains, and it becomes clear how addicting grains are. Yummy breads, cake, cookies, cereal, pizza and pastas to name a few. It is true that there is an addictive component (that's another article)

10 reasons to quit grains...get the will power and you won't regret

1. You can get everything elsewhere. More of it and better quality
2. Grains aren't good for you gut. Intestinal health is critical (read previous article)
3. Grains cause inflammation. Due to high starch they are an inflammatory food
4. Your probably gluten intolerant to some extent. 30-40% of European descents are intolerant
5. Grains aren't good for your joints. Inflammation + immune cells = attack on soft tissue
6. Grains aren't good for your skin. Elevated insulin leads to hormonal issues
7. Grains are bad for your teeth. Grains contain phytates which is linked to decay
8. Eating grains makes you crave grains. Foods rich in carbs such as grains give you quick energy and rise in insulin levels which starts the vicious cycle.
9. Grains are in foods that are processed. We all know that is no good no matter if it says organic blah blah blah
10. Grains are fairly new on the scene. Think about how long we have been without grains. Hunter gatherer!

But you lose weight! Well of course you will because your eating more fiber silly but at what cost. You could permantely lose weight with veggies and no grains plus feel healthier, not rely on processed junk and look great...Plus your getting way more fiber, vitamins and minerals!