Grain Truth
The Real Case for and Against Wheat and Gluten

3.5 stars I received this book from Goodreads first reads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. I found this book to be not only well written but interesting as well. When I entered the giveaway I thought this book would be divided up between two sides: The one side for gluten and the side again......more

With references to respected scientific sources, Mr. Yafa exposes the anti-gluten craze as the scam that it is. More than 90% of the population not only tolerates gluten without adverse effect, but actually finds it beneficial. Also, his discussion of artisan breads in general and sourdough in parti......more

Several books have come out recently on the wheat/gluten issue. This is the one to read if you want to read a book by someone WITHOUT a preconceived agenda. His overview of the history of wheat alone is worth the price of admission. This author does have his biases (loves sourdough bread, but with g......more

I would have given this book a higher rating if it had been titled as an account of the health and environmental benefits of heritage wheat and sourdough instead of as a balanced treatment of whether or not gluten is really good for you. Most of the book is not involved with the science of whether o......more

3 stars for content, 2 stars for writing. Terribly dull (I expected more from a journalist), though informative. Perhaps if I was more familiar with wheat (whether on the farm or in flour form) I would appreciate this book better? ___ White flour has been historically prized because of its shelf life......more