The Best Thing?

The very best thing about following this well-defined food plan has come to light. Finally, finally, finally travel without the bloat.

It's so easy to put weight back on after a diet. Establishing a way of life and never straying is amazing. I've had people suggest that Christmas or my birthday would be a good time to stray... the answer is no! If I change what I do then the results will change.

I thought it was great going on vacation without gaining any weight. It's even better going on a road trip for over a week and not gaining an ounce! Not only that but I drove 3800 miles and went into countless greasy spoons without any G.I. symptoms! Does it get any better than that?

Read Up!

My new favorite book is Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter. It is rather eye opening in terms of brain health in relation to the foods we eat. I find the recommendations in this book to be compatible with The Body Ecology Diet (BED). Dr. Perlmutter recommends eliminating grains and concentrated sugars.  In terms of differences it involves limiting carbohydrates more than BED and does not mention probiotic foods. I read the Kindle version of this book on a Kindle app on my smart phone - it was a good way to read this book

I recently watched a PBS special featuring Dr. William Davis, the author of Wheat Belly. In his talk he discussed the reasons that modern day wheat is the culprit in so many modern disorders. It was very interesting. Dr. Davis recommends eliminating grains and concentrated sugars and does recommend taking probiotic supplements. Again I believe BED is compatible with Dr. Davis's recommendations.

The Paleo Diet is another diet that is essentially compatible with BED, Dr. Perlmutter and Dr. Davis. In Paleo grains, sugars and other processed foods are avoided. Because each of these approaches to food come at the problem from a slightly different perspective the recommendations are also slightly different. On balance I find the essence of each to be in line with each other.

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