How Grains Are Making You Fat and Sick

For decades the food pyramid has grains proudly placed as a prominent food, yet over this time people have become fatter and unhealthier. Grains are consumed as rice, pasta, breads, flour cakes cookies, vegetable oils and a multitude of processed snacks. There are a few issues to discuss. Grains are typically rich in omega 6 fatty acids. While fish are our primary source of omega 3 fats. The ideal ratio is 5:1, but because we consume so many grains as staples, as cereals and in snacks and treats the ratio is typically closer to 25:1. More...