It’s grains that are extremely bad for us. I’m currently reading The Paleo Solution, by Robb Wolf. According to the author, the havoc brought about by grains, even whole grains, is the cause of many autoimmune diseases and the epidemic of diabetes and heart disease. It seems that Atkins was right all along, carbohydrates, and not protein and fat should be limited in the diet. The carbs you do eat should come from green leafy vegetables and not bread, pasta, sugar.
I’ve been eating 95% paleo since the beginning of February, after a blood sugar scare. I’ve gone from 192lbs to 173 (still losing, too), I’ve stopped nodding off every time I sit down for more than five minutes, and my patience has drastically improved. My blood pressure, which was always around 98/65, has remained 98/65, only I no longer faint when I stand up too quickly. Colour me well pleased....