Chiropractor Dr. Steven Chang provided this update after one year on the Wheat Belly lifestyle:
“Almost one year grain free Dr. Davis! 125 pounds down so far, and loving life.”
Back in March, 2015, Dr. Steven said:
“I have been grain-free for 10 months now, and only began working out January 2015. It’s amazing what a simple diet change can do to transform your entire life. I’m getting stronger, faster, leaner, and healthier every single day. I hope my picture can inspire others to give up grains and completely change their bodies/health.
“A year ago, I had high blood pressure, pre-diabetes/insulin resistance, many skin problems, painful knees/ankles, plantar fasciitis, and no energy. Ten months later, I feel absolutely flippin’ fantastic and all the problems above are gone! I’m 35 and now in the best shape of my life.”
Dr. Steven now has the insight–and the personal success story–that he can share with thousands of people as a healthcare practitioner. By eliminating this common and ubiquitous collection of dietary toxins in the form of wheat and grains, he has avoided prescription drugs for high blood pressure, diabetes, joint pain and inflammation. He has side-stepped the misery that joint inflammation and diabetes can provide while becoming more energetic and looking terrific. He has added many years to his life by not being pre-diabetic/diabetic. As more and more healthcare practitioners come to appreciate the power of this lifestyle, think what this will do for the health of the public, not to mention healthcare costs.
Regaining health is not just about counting calories or “everything in moderation,” or exercising more, or taking handfuls of nutritional supplements. Genuine health begins with eliminating the factors that destroy health–yes, the “foods” that all health authorities agree should dominate your diet: wheat and grains.
Dr. Chang, please go to those conventions and spread the word, my husband’s chiropractor looks like 125 lbs of stomach hung over bird legs, with a puffy face. You have achieved unbelievable results. Long life and health.
That is an amazing story! Congrats!
Quick Question. I want to eat dry seaweed because it’s supposed to be good for you, but it seems like when I go to Whole Foods or any of the healthier stores all the seaweed has oils in the ingredients. One of the products I got has Organic Sunflower oil, the other has expeller pressed canola oil and sesame oil. Should these products be absolutely avoided or are they OK to occasionally eat?
re: I want to eat dry seaweed because it’s supposed to be good for you, …
What are the specific benefits you’ve been told to expect? If iodine, and the product is nori, be aware that it’s an unreliable source. Kelp tablets are the way to go (or eat lots of seafood, as that also provides substantial omega 3 DHA & EPA)
re: … Whole Foods or any of the healthier stores all the seaweed has oils in the ingredients.
What’s in “health” food stores is not automatically healthy (seitan, for example).
re: One of the products I got has Organic Sunflower oil, the other has expeller pressed canola oil and sesame oil. Should these products be absolutely avoided or are they OK to occasionally eat?
For occasional consumption the dose of these inflammatory industrial seed oils probably doesn’t present a serious hazard, but then the question arises: are you consuming enough seaweed to get any of the promised benefits?
If the product is nori, by the way, you can get it without oil (sun dried), or roasted in olive oil. Do look for country of origin information, and think twice if it’s China.
Thanks for the info Bob.
Hey by the way, has anyone tried the Grain Free Brownie mix from the Wheat Free MArket Foods on this site? Are they good? And this is hard to believe but no sugar? I miss brownies so much I need a reco so I can load up!
re: … has anyone tried the Grain Free Brownie mix from the Wheat Free Market Foods on this site?
We use or have tried a number of WFMF products, and are repeat buyers for many that we don’t otherwise make at home. We haven’t specifically tried the brownie mix, as we know how to make that mix. I’m confident it does what it claims.
re: And this is hard to believe but no sugar?
The WB recommended alternative sweeteners work, although it’s not uncommon for people to discover preferences. The current list is at:
http://www.wheatbelly.com/articles/sweeteners
There is no reason for anyone to be even tempted to use real simple sugars anymore, or artificial sweeteners.
re: I miss brownies so much
We routinely have muffins, donut mimics or cheesecake on hand, based on WB or carb-modified ‘paleo’ recipes. All freeze well, as would the brownies I expect, and this is important, as real-food based treats don’t have the perpetual shelf life of mass market treats.
Bob again thanks for the replies you always help me with. God Bless you. You are going to have to tell me how to make those doughnut mimics especially if they are like glaze or chocolate glaze. wow!
re: … how to make those doughnut mimics especially if they are like glaze or chocolate glaze.
They are from Maria Emmerich’s “Nutritious and Delicious” cook book. Amazon link via my user name here.
The family cook (not me) makes both the pumpkin donuts (stock recipe) and the chocolate cake donuts. The choc donuts have the following personal preference mods:
• eggs are separated, and from our backyard
• salt is home-ground Himalyan, rather than Celtic sea
• cinnamon is Ceylon, rather than default (cassia)
• may substitute butter (Kerrygold) for coconut oil
• glaze is either Lily’s chips (stevia) or quality 85+% dark (low sugar per donut)
• we often don’t have almond milk on hand (many brands are junk), and substitute organic heavy cream or sour cream, probably shifting to products from our own goats in the near future
Finding a satisfactory donut mold may be the hardest part. We’re using silicone gizmos that are really for savarin. The center form does not rise quite high enough, but the taste trumps this minor aesthetic demerit.
WOW! Doctor Steven Chang you are INDEED looking “flippin, fantasic”! WOW! My back feels great just looking at your pictures! ;-)
What you have accomplished for yourself is so wonderful and impressive. Congratulations to you on your good health! Enjoy!
Your success begs only two questions from this long-time Wheat Belly advocate –
1. Are you now advising this way of life for your unhealthy patients?
2. May I encourage you to speak about your changes at some major Chiropractic convention – or write an article about it in a major Chiropractic journal to lend more support to Dr. Davis?
Please post updates as you go along. Your journey is amazing to behold!
Best,
CA