Ep. 110 - Grain-Washed: How the Food Industry Fooled You and Wrecked Your Gut

“What if everything you’ve been told about grains being ‘healthy’ was a big, fat lie?”

In this episode of The Happy Healthy Life, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of

the biggest nutrition myths of all time: that grains are good for you.

Rob and Randy are here to set the record straight on why grains—and their sneaky

sidekick, gluten—may be behind your digestive issues, stubborn weight, joint pain, and

even brain fog.

We break down how we all got grain-washed by the food industry and government

guidelines, why grains aren’t essential (despite what your dietitian says), and how anti-

nutrients like gluten, lectins, and phytates are silently wrecking your gut and

metabolism.

You’ll also find out where gluten is hiding (hint: it’s everywhere), why going “gluten-free”

doesn’t always mean you’re in the clear, and what to do instead for real healing and

vibrant health.

✨ Get ready for more energy, better digestion, and a clearer mind—without the morning

toast.

Don’t miss Part 2, where we dive into vegetables and how to eat clean without

feeling deprived.

1. Intro: Have You Been Grain-Washed?

 Quick rundown of what the ADA and most dietitians recommend.

 The idea that we “need” grains for fiber, B vitamins, or protein.

 But is that actually true… or just good marketing?

2. What Are Grains, Really?

 Dry, starchy seeds of grass like wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, quinoa.

 Cheap, high-calorie, long shelf life = perfect for food companies, not for your

health.

 Turn into glucose faster than sugar → insulin spike → fat storage.

3. Why Grains Are Everywhere

 Heavily subsidized crops = mass production.

 Found in: bread, crackers, soy sauce, ice cream, even salad dressings.

 Why Big Food wants you hooked.

4. Grains = Gut Chaos

 Linked to: IBS, arthritis, skin issues, thyroid problems, PMS, infertility, dementia,

diabetes.

 We recommend ditching all grains while healing your metabolism.

5. The Secret War of Seeds (Anti-Nutrients!)

Grains are seeds—and seeds don’t want to be eaten. They defend themselves with

anti-nutrients:

 Oxalates – Can lead to joint pain, inflammation, and kidney stones.

 Phytates – Block your absorption of zinc, iron, and calcium.

 Trypsin Inhibitors – Make it hard for your body to digest protein.

 Lectins – Damage gut lining and mess with your immune system.

6. Gluten: What It Is and Why It Hurts

 Found in all grains, not just wheat.

 Gluten = a storage protein (glutelins + prolamins).

 It’s hard to digest, causes gut inflammation, feeds bad bacteria, and can cause

leaky gut.

7. Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Sensitivity

 Celiac = autoimmune disease where your body attacks your gut lining.

 But many people feel awful from gluten even without being diagnosed!

8. Hidden Sources of Gluten

 Not just bread and pasta.

 Found in: beer, soy sauce, ice cream, ketchup, sauces, lunch meat, bouillon

cubes, salad dressings, chips, fried food, and even some candy!

 AND… cosmetics, lotion, hair products

9. The Gluten-Free Trap

 Most “gluten-free” foods = junk.

 Muffins and breads loaded with soy, gums, additives, fake vitamins.

 Trading one enemy (gluten) for another (chemical soup).

10. Our Simple Truth

 You don’t need grains for a happy, healthy life.

 Ditching them can lead to better digestion, less pain, clearer skin, more energy,

flatter belly, better mood, and mental clarity.

11. Coming in Part 2…

 What about vegetables?

 What can you eat if you still want a treat?

 How to transition off grains without feeling restricted.

Resources for Listeners:

 Website: www.thehappyhealthylife.com

 Instagram: @theh2life

 Know Your Metabolism: www.metabolismscore.com

 Heal Your Gut: www.h2thinvirtual.com/gut