Food by Mark Hyman

Author:Mark Hyman
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Diets
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Published: 2018-02-27T05:00:00+00:00

4. The Grains We Eat Aren’t the Grains Our Grandparents Ate

New hybrids have been developed, most notably dwarf wheat, which is heartier than its predecessors but contains a “superstarch” called amylopectin A that has a greater impact on our blood sugar than the traditional kinds of starch—it actually promotes insulin resistance.20 The new varieties also have more gluten, which is not doing us any favors. And while most wheat isn’t genetically modified, it is dosed with a chemical herbicide called glyphosate just before harvest, which increases its yield. The trade name for this nasty stuff is Roundup, made by Monsanto, and although it didn’t exist until 1974, it’s now the most heavily used weed killer in global agriculture. (It’s also the second-most popular herbicide for home use.) The EPA says it’s safe for us, but there’s evidence suggesting it may have something to do with the rise in celiac disease and other gluten sensitivities. Glyphosate exposure has been associated with increased risk of cancer, kidney disease, lymphoma, reproductive difficulties, and damage to our gut bacteria.21 GMO products containing glyphosate are banned in Europe.

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