Hi everyone this is Monica Reinagel and you're listening to the nutrition

divas quick and dirty tips for eating well and feeling fabulous. Kevin writes,

one of my New Year's resolutions is to drastically reduce the amount of

wheat in my diet. I've heard from numerous sources that wheat bread can

spike blood sugar levels even more than consuming a candy bar.

The argument is that today's wheat has been modified to a point where the body does not recognize

it as something natural and so it goes into fat storing panic mode.

Would spelt bread be a better option?

Well Kevin, I promise to dedicate an upcoming episode to the pros and cons of spelt

as an alternative to wheat.

But first, I want to address some of the other concerns about wheat

that you've raised here, because I've been hearing variations

on these

things from lots of other listeners as well.

And now let's take a look at some of these claims about wheat

starting with its effect on your blood sugar.

This notion that wheat is worse than wheat. starting with its effect on your blood sugar.

This notion that wheat is worse than candy

seems to stem from statements made by William Davis,

author of the best-selling book, Wheat Belli.

On the website for his book, Davis states that, quote,

wheat raises blood sugar higher than nearly all other foods, including table sugar,

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