Melissa Diane Smith - Going Against the Grain: How Reducing and Avoiding Grains Can Revitalize Your Health

How Reducing and
Avoiding Grains Can
Revitalize Your Health

Melissa Diane Smith

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This book is dedicated to
Helen and Don, incredible people
who just happen to be my parents;
the grandmother I never knew; and
all the people who can benefit
from this message.

Praise for Going Against the Grain

Melissa Diane Smith has courageously and accurately tackled what has emerged as Americas primary food-related health problem: disease and obesity attributable to the regular consumption of high-calorie, nutrient-poor, immune-disruptive grains. I applaud her effort. This is a must-read book for the health-conscious person wanting to maintain health, as well as for the disease-laden individual trying to regain health.

Kenneth D. Fine, M.D., gluten sensitivity researcher and director of The Intestinal Health Institute, Dallas, Texas

A myth-breaking book that could transform the health and disease statistics of this country. Melissa Diane Smiths writing is clear, friendly, and persuasive. Everyone, including doctors, should read this book.

Ralph Golan, M.D., author of Optimal Wellness

An intriguing book loaded with practical nutrition advice that you wont want to stop reading. Melissa Diane Smith is a gifted writer, and I am impressed with the work she has put into this book.

Annemaria Ballin, Ph.D., founder and director of education, American Academy of Nutrition

A truly original and eye-opening book. Melissa Diane Smith destroys the myth that grains are the staff of life, while explaining how they make people sick. You, too, will want to go against the grain in pursuit of good health.

Jack Challem, The Nutrition Reporter and coauthor of Syndrome X

In this book, Melissa Diane Smith describes in excellent detail why a diet that goes against the grain is so good for so many.

Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph.D., nutritional medicine pioneer and author of eighteen nutrition books

Based on solid science, Going Against the Grain invites the reader to conduct an experiment in the laboratory of his own body, possibly to uncover a hidden key to otherwise unexplained symptoms and illness. I really like this book.

Ron Hunninghake, M.D., medical director, the Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning

Going Against the Grain does a superb job of accurately pointing out potential health problems associated with eating grains. The book is lively, to the point, and transforms difficult scientific concepts into explanations that are easily understood. This information has been sorely needed by the public.

Loren Cordain, Ph.D., Colorado State University health science professor and author of The Paleo Diet

SECTION I
THE PROBLEMS WITH GRAINS

SECTION II
TAKING ACTION AGAINST THE GRAIN

I had to go against the grain to sell and write this book. Fortunately, I had many supporters and unexpected angels who helped me make my labor of love become a reality. My most sincere thanks and gratitude go to:

Mike Cohn, my literary agent, who worked with me to find a publishing home for this book

Editor Claudia McCowan, who bought this idea; Dianne Woo, for development suggestions; Kate Mueller, for her illustration, design, and layout work; Garret Lemoi, who oversaw the editorial process; and Rena Copperman, who oversaw the production of this book

My clients who have taught me so much with their candor and honesty