Effect of Grain on man page

[EGYnutrition]

So im doing my first term paper in college, and it's in a human animal relations class, and we can choose our own topic. My topic is the effect of grain on man, and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good books, websites, or even studies that would help me out. Any help is appreciated.

[Katt]

Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes. Also check out the blogs of Dr. Mike Eades, Dr. Stephen Guynet (sp?), Dr. Loren Cordain, and Dr. William Davis.


Marc also has a Definitive Guide on grains, here, too.

[maba]

Here's an article by Jared Diamond, "Agriculture: The worst mistake in the history of human race". It's not on the effects of grain per se, but the social changes that occured as a result of agriculture.


http://www.environnement.ens.fr/perso/claessen/agriculture/mistake_jared_diamond.pdf


Some book recommendations (I haven't read any of them):


http://www.westonaprice.org/bookreviews/napd.html

http://www.westonaprice.org/bookreviews/lwb.html

http://www.westonaprice.org/bookrevi...graindiet.html

http://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Grai...=1BD8CDRWFREYQ

[Geoff]

One thing I would caution you: In writing a college term paper - don't select source material from only one side of the issue. You should look at some materials from people who think grains are good for humanity (like "Diet for a Small Planet" by Frances Moore Lappe). You can refute the pro-grain arguments, but your paper (and understanding) will be the stronger for looking dispassionately at both sides.

[pandapuffs]

Good point, Geoff. That might also give you a chance to examine famous studies that are commonly referenced by both sides, and see how the actual study supports or refutes either sides' conclusions.

[EGYnutrition]

Thanks guys all good suggestions. Definitely going to look through good calories bad calories again, totally forgot how many good studies are in there. This is all really helpful.