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‎12-05-2022 16:06

‎12-05-2022 16:06

Does anyone know where I can find the research to back up this statement? I’m confused why Fitbit is advising we eat the same things farmers use to fatten cattle before slaughter.

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‎12-20-2022 04:52

‎12-20-2022 04:52

Hi, Janelle~ I am insulin resistant and, yes, whole grains or any grains will set off a vicious cycle of too much then not enough insulin. By cutting out all grains, I’ve reversed my pre-diabetes and painlessly lost 25 pounds. Check out Virtahealth.com for tons of valuable information backed by science to get more info. Or take a look at any of Gary Taubes books. Just like cutting out grains isn’t for everyone, neither is having 3 servings a day of them. You do you! 🙂 

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‎12-05-2022 16:51

‎12-05-2022 16:51

Whole grains contain fiber and more nutrients.  I'm not going to look up the research for you that fiber is healthy, but that shouldn't be hard to find.  Maybe you should be asked to back up your premise that farmers care about making sure the grains they feed their cattle are actually whole grains.  I expect they care about whatever the cattle will eat that is cheapest and fattening, not whether it is whole grain.  It might well be that they grow the grain themselves so it is easiest to just feed the whole grain.  If you eat enough of anything, it will make you fat.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎12-05-2022 17:09

‎12-05-2022 17:09

Hi @Janelle10127  to be sure @JohnnyRow is right. I just read over six different articles. The articles from the US Federal Government, the Mayo Clinic and many more say that grains are healthy. There are some articles about "anti nutrients" but it's easy enough to just tap on the X and remove any messages you don't want from Fitbit. It's true, in all things moderation, including grains.

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‎12-16-2022 15:40

‎12-16-2022 15:40

Whole grains such as farro, barley, oats, brown rice contain a lot of fiber. Fiber is good for the gut, aids in feeling full longer and helps with waste elimination.  Whole grains contain protein and nutrients.    What farmers feed their cattle to fatten them is usually corn , if you want healthier beef choices go for grass fed only,

 

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‎12-20-2022 04:52

‎12-20-2022 04:52

Hi, Janelle~ I am insulin resistant and, yes, whole grains or any grains will set off a vicious cycle of too much then not enough insulin. By cutting out all grains, I’ve reversed my pre-diabetes and painlessly lost 25 pounds. Check out Virtahealth.com for tons of valuable information backed by science to get more info. Or take a look at any of Gary Taubes books. Just like cutting out grains isn’t for everyone, neither is having 3 servings a day of them. You do you! 🙂 

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