What nutrients am I missing with no grain?

[Anonymous]

I lost 45 pounds this year and did it easily by not eating grains or dairy. I don’t crave grains anymore and can truly live happily without them.

Am I missing any vital nutrients without them? Would just adding brown rice to my diet be enough?

[Anonymous]

Are you eating a wide variety of vegetables? If so, you should be fine.

[Anonymous]

Nothing

[Anonymous]

Thanks! OP here and I eat a huge var oof vegetables daily.

[Anonymous]

Good job!

We don’t need grains.

[Anonymous]

Think about assuring other sources of fiber (this isn't as obvious with fruits and vegetables as you might think), as well as other sources of B vitamins and minerals like selenium and copper.

Fiber: especially blueberries and beans or lentils

Selenium: salmon, pork, shrimp, Brazil nuts

Copper: shellfish, beans, organ meats, dark leafy greens, nuts, potatoes, dried fruits, cocoa, brewer's yeast

B12: meats and fishes, brewer's yeast, eggs

Other B vitamins: especially root vegetables like sweet potatoes, beets, carrots, onions, turnips, and nuts and seeds, as well as beans and legumes

[Anonymous]

Your colon misses them. I’m not sure about nutrients but I have read B vitamins aren’t absorbed well.

But the fiber from whole grains is extremely important to overall health. A diet rich in whole grains and low in red and processed meats has shown to be have the greatest benefits to lowing risk for many GI cancers (colon, stomach, liver, maybe others). Fiber from fruits and vegetables did not have the same beneficial effect as while grains in lower the risk of these cancers. Though they are important part of a heathy diet and prevention of other cancers.

Real whole grains can and should be a part of a balanced diet.

Do some research. Particularly for you colon health, it is not a good idea to cut out all whole grains long term.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your colon misses them. I’m not sure about nutrients but I have read B vitamins aren’t absorbed well.

But the fiber from whole grains is extremely important to overall health. A diet rich in whole grains and low in red and processed meats has shown to be have the greatest benefits to lowing risk for many GI cancers (colon, stomach, liver, maybe others). Fiber from fruits and vegetables did not have the same beneficial effect as while grains in lower the risk of these cancers. Though they are important part of a heathy diet and prevention of other cancers.

Real whole grains can and should be a part of a balanced diet.

Do some research. Particularly for you colon health, it is not a good idea to cut out all whole grains long term.

+100. There is so much we are learning about microbiome and colon health (especially as colon cancer and IBD rates are increasing dramatically) It seems like a silly risk to cut out whole grains -fruits and vegetables don’t fully cover it. Though a lot of what Americans think of whole grains is a pretty weak standard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your colon misses them. I’m not sure about nutrients but I have read B vitamins aren’t absorbed well.

But the fiber from whole grains is extremely important to overall health. A diet rich in whole grains and low in red and processed meats has shown to be have the greatest benefits to lowing risk for many GI cancers (colon, stomach, liver, maybe others). Fiber from fruits and vegetables did not have the same beneficial effect as while grains in lower the risk of these cancers. Though they are important part of a heathy diet and prevention of other cancers.

Real whole grains can and should be a part of a balanced diet.

Do some research. Particularly for you colon health, it is not a good idea to cut out all whole grains long term.

What is so special about fiber from whole grains, that you can't get from nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits?

[Anonymous]

I became deficient in magnesium when I cut grains. I now eat walnuts every morning to get that dose of magnesium.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your colon misses them. I’m not sure about nutrients but I have read B vitamins aren’t absorbed well.

But the fiber from whole grains is extremely important to overall health. A diet rich in whole grains and low in red and processed meats has shown to be have the greatest benefits to lowing risk for many GI cancers (colon, stomach, liver, maybe others). Fiber from fruits and vegetables did not have the same beneficial effect as while grains in lower the risk of these cancers. Though they are important part of a heathy diet and prevention of other cancers.

Real whole grains can and should be a part of a balanced diet.

Do some research. Particularly for you colon health, it is not a good idea to cut out all whole grains long term.

+100. There is so much we are learning about microbiome and colon health (especially as colon cancer and IBD rates are increasing dramatically) It seems like a silly risk to cut out whole grains -fruits and vegetables don’t fully cover it. Though a lot of what Americans think of whole grains is a pretty weak standard.

Yes, please do your research. We actually do not need grains and the high grain/fiber and low fat diet is the same that brought this country a huge increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes. I eat 95% carnivore diet and my health has never been better. Unlearn what’s been shoved down tour throat and relearn for yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your colon misses them. I’m not sure about nutrients but I have read B vitamins aren’t absorbed well.

But the fiber from whole grains is extremely important to overall health. A diet rich in whole grains and low in red and processed meats has shown to be have the greatest benefits to lowing risk for many GI cancers (colon, stomach, liver, maybe others). Fiber from fruits and vegetables did not have the same beneficial effect as while grains in lower the risk of these cancers. Though they are important part of a heathy diet and prevention of other cancers.

Real whole grains can and should be a part of a balanced diet.

Do some research. Particularly for you colon health, it is not a good idea to cut out all whole grains long term.

+100. There is so much we are learning about microbiome and colon health (especially as colon cancer and IBD rates are increasing dramatically) It seems like a silly risk to cut out whole grains -fruits and vegetables don’t fully cover it. Though a lot of what Americans think of whole grains is a pretty weak standard.

Yes, please do your research. We actually do not need grains and the high grain/fiber and low fat diet is the same that brought this country a huge increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes. I eat 95% carnivore diet and my health has never been better. Unlearn what’s been shoved down tour throat and relearn for yourself.

You do research. Clearly you haven’t read the most recent studies on preventing colorectal, liver, GI cancers. It doesn’t have to be a HIGH grain or low fat diet. But the current research suggest there is great benefit to cancer reduction with eating 90 grams or about 3 servings of true whole grains per day, plenty of fruits and veggies, and little to no red meat or processed meat (bacon, sausage, lunch meats, hot dogs). Eating like this is healthy and will not make you fat and diabetic. It is not a pasta binge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your colon misses them. I’m not sure about nutrients but I have read B vitamins aren’t absorbed well.

But the fiber from whole grains is extremely important to overall health. A diet rich in whole grains and low in red and processed meats has shown to be have the greatest benefits to lowing risk for many GI cancers (colon, stomach, liver, maybe others). Fiber from fruits and vegetables did not have the same beneficial effect as while grains in lower the risk of these cancers. Though they are important part of a heathy diet and prevention of other cancers.

Real whole grains can and should be a part of a balanced diet.

Do some research. Particularly for you colon health, it is not a good idea to cut out all whole grains long term.

+100. There is so much we are learning about microbiome and colon health (especially as colon cancer and IBD rates are increasing dramatically) It seems like a silly risk to cut out whole grains -fruits and vegetables don’t fully cover it. Though a lot of what Americans think of whole grains is a pretty weak standard.

Yes, please do your research. We actually do not need grains and the high grain/fiber and low fat diet is the same that brought this country a huge increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes. I eat 95% carnivore diet and my health has never been better. Unlearn what’s been shoved down tour throat and relearn for yourself.

I'm a scientist and I follow the most recent - weekly - research on IBD (and colon related) diet from both US & Europe. I also interact with researchers on these topics. I also follow the genetic research and the links between genetics / environment / colon disease. I am very glad that you are healthy today, but not everyone has both the genetics and environment that makes them healthy. If you follow the research - are confident on your genetics, than you may decide what risk profile you want to take with your diet for the long run. (And yes, if you follow the research, you know that I am not referring to the government push on "whole" but often processed grains through pyramid that you maybe referring needs to be unlearned)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your colon misses them. I’m not sure about nutrients but I have read B vitamins aren’t absorbed well.

But the fiber from whole grains is extremely important to overall health. A diet rich in whole grains and low in red and processed meats has shown to be have the greatest benefits to lowing risk for many GI cancers (colon, stomach, liver, maybe others). Fiber from fruits and vegetables did not have the same beneficial effect as while grains in lower the risk of these cancers. Though they are important part of a heathy diet and prevention of other cancers.

Real whole grains can and should be a part of a balanced diet.

Do some research. Particularly for you colon health, it is not a good idea to cut out all whole grains long term.

+100. There is so much we are learning about microbiome and colon health (especially as colon cancer and IBD rates are increasing dramatically) It seems like a silly risk to cut out whole grains -fruits and vegetables don’t fully cover it. Though a lot of what Americans think of whole grains is a pretty weak standard.

Yes, please do your research. We actually do not need grains and the high grain/fiber and low fat diet is the same that brought this country a huge increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes. I eat 95% carnivore diet and my health has never been better. Unlearn what’s been shoved down tour throat and relearn for yourself.

I'm a scientist and I follow the most recent - weekly - research on IBD (and colon related) diet from both US & Europe. I also interact with researchers on these topics. I also follow the genetic research and the links between genetics / environment / colon disease. I am very glad that you are healthy today, but not everyone has both the genetics and environment that makes them healthy. If you follow the research - are confident on your genetics, than you may decide what risk profile you want to take with your diet for the long run. (And yes, if you follow the research, you know that I am not referring to the government push on "whole" but often processed grains through pyramid that you maybe referring needs to be unlearned)

Rebuttal anyone? Otherwise I'm having a big bowl of brown rice every night this week

[Anonymous]

Thoughts?

Study says full speed ahead on eating processed and red meat. Nutrition scientists say not so fast.

The study’s lead researcher acknowledged its recommendations are contrary to almost all other guidelines that exist.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/09/30/new-study-says-full-speed-ahead-processed-red-meat-consumption-nutrition-scientists-say-not-so-fast/