HOW GRAINS CAN NEGATIVELY IMPACT YOU
Put simply, when our bodies try to process grains, it can lead to issues with our digestive systems, spikes and drops in sugar and energy levels, and other health-related problems in the long-term. There is a reason behind each of these unfortunate results of consuming grain-based foods.
THE PROCESS OF DIGESTING GRAINS
Starting with digestion, it is important to understand the aspects of grains as well as the substances within them that have a negative impact on our digestive health. Zonulin, a substance present in grains, acts in a way that increases the space between cells in the digestive tract.
This results in excess proteins making their way into our bloodstream. When this occurs, our immune systems assume it is under attack from disease and promotes inflammation throughout the body. This makes it tougher for our bodies to filter out toxins and waste.
AN IMBALANCE OCCURS
The result of grain consumption for our digestive system is an imbalance in gut bacteria, a bloated gut, and organs, such as our liver, failing to filter waste effectively. The issues don’t end there, however, because these results act as the damaging factor for other regions of our body.
When we feel ill, our energy levels drop. This isn’t helped by the fact that loading up on sugars from the carbohydrates present in grains leads to an energy crash in and of itself. The abundance of poor blood quality, digestive issues, and bloating leads to mental grogginess, feeling physically sick, and has been demonstrated to lead to more serious health problems.
Spikes in blood sugar or insulin levels can cause a person to become diabetic, poor constitution and varying immune levels make you more susceptible to diseases, and these maladies, combined with feeling groggy, and lead to depression.
If a disruption in gut bacteria health doesn’t sound serious, you should consider that it is a pathway to stomach fungal infections, bacteria overgrowth, and makes it much more likely that you can get parasites. It’s also worth mentioning that our digestive systems have trouble effectively digesting the husk of the grain seeds that makes up most of grain products, which could be the reason behind your stomach aches.
