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Does wheat increase the amount of fat that is stored in abdominal cavity? i was curious if a primarily carb diet from wheat leads to more weight gain.

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes if large amounts: A diet high in sugars and starches is probably the greatest contributor to obesity. The book wheat belly makes the case that wheat is a major factor. See http://thehealingproject.Us/2012/09/22/book-summary-wheat-belly-by-william-davis-md/ for a good summary. However, there are some strong critiques http://noglutennoproblem.Blogspot.Com/2012/03/wheat-belly-busted.Html see my comments for more:.

Answered 4/21/2016

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