Modern wheat a "perfect, chronic poison," doctor says

[Retrograde]

151. There's one other contributing factor

-Increase in portion size

Back when MacDonald's first came to my neck of the woods in the early 60s the main offering was a single hamburger, about half the size of a quarter-pounder, without all the cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sauce piled on it. I don't think that's even on the menu. Plus, it was an occasional treat, not an everyday meal. Sugar-laden soft drinks were also a special occasion beverage, not something to eat with every meal. Does anyone else remember the jingle "Pepsi Cola hits the spot/12 full ounces, that's a lot"? It's rivals - including Coca Cola - were sold in 6 or 7 oz bottles, not 64 oz Big Gulps.

People also eat outside of the home a lot more than they used to, and not just at fast food restaurants. Most restaurants in the US serve huge portions.

Many people swear that they've lost weight by cutting [insert favorite food here] from their diets, and I don't doubt it. I think, though, that the weight loss comes from an overall increased attention to what they're consuming and how they're living otherwise than the addition or elimination of any one food.