This is the latest in a series on the book the Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson.
As a chiropractor interested in natural health and healing, the book intrigues me, and I want to share it with others as I feel it has some very important, potentially life-changing information contained in it. Some people will be shocked, and even upset at some of the statements in this book because it attacks popular attitudes and beliefs, but that is always the case whenever the status quo is challenged. After all, people tend to want to believe that what they believe is right. But what if your beliefs about diet, exercise, and lifestyle are wrong after all these years? Something definitely to consider. With that it mind, here is the first Conventional Wisdom pillar the Primal Blueprint attacks:
CW: “Grains such as wheat, rice corn, bread, cereal, and pasta are the foundation of a healthy diet. 6-11 daily servings recommended by the FDA and many nutrition experts. Grains provide the main source of energy for working muscles. Choose whole grains for more nutritional value, and extra fiber.”
PRIMAL BLUEPRINT: The worst mistake in the history of the human race (UCLA evolutionary biologist Jared Diamond). Grains drive excess insulin production, fat storage, and heart disease. Allergenic, immune-suppressing, nutritional value inferior to plants and animals. Whole grains possibly worse due to offensive pro-inflammatory, immune and digestive system disturbing agents, especially excessive fiber.
Pretty shocking. After all, I, like many people, love to eat bread and pasta. After reading the book and understanding the science and evidence behind it, I have drastically cut down my intake, and eat it only on occasion and even then, in small portions. I do notice that eating bread tends to create an exaggerated fullness in me, and I feel more sluggish and less energetic (like I want to take a nap).
The next post will address conventional wisdom’s disdain for saturated fat– stay tuned! In the meantime, if you wish to check out the book, see the link below to Amazon.com.
Dan Perez DC
San Francisco Chiropractic
(415) 627-9077
