A high fiber diet is broadly recommended for the prevention of diverticular disease based on unconfirmed, unproven, untested, and speculative theories that a low fiber diet causes this pathology. While studying the history of japanese cuisine, i came across a remarkable historical fact. The biography of konstantin monastyrsky, the author of fiber menace and about konstantin monastyrsky i graduated from medical university link in 1977 with a pharmacy degree. Information about the role of soluble and insoluble fiber in weight loss failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and colon cancer. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, etc.
Fiber menace is for people who believe fiber prevents cancers, reduces the risk of heart disease, regulates blood sugar, wards off diabetes. I would happily give konstantin monastyrskys book 10 stars if amazon allowed this. Irritable bowel syndrome message boards fiber menace. The book itself is not very balanced and amounts to a polemic against doctors and lowcarb advocates who do not consider the possibility of constipation. Such is the case with our current practice of overeating fiber.
There is little or no relationship between dietary fiber and. Just as with gallstones, kidney stones are also common among people who suffer from diabetes and obesity. This entire chapter in itself is a summary of the most prominent problems caused by fiber. Fiber menace by konstantin monastyrsky ageless press. In fact, its the complete opposite a high fiber diet is the primary cause of. Ive even went from a womens size 16 to a size 8 and yes it was hard in the beginning but man oh man im soooo glade and appreciate mr. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and colon cancer, and functional nutrition. If you have a question youd like answered, leave us a voice message and it may appear in our next listener questions podcast episode. Why dietary fiber is a menace with konstantin monastyrsky.
And out of this effort came out with a book called fiber menace in 2005. Tragically, none of it is true, and fiber menace explains why its the complete opposite. Jul 27, 2014 view konstantin monastyrskys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Fiber menace by konstantin monastyrsky nook book ebook. Fiber menace by konstantin monastyrsky the weston a. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Monastyrsky is the author of fiber menace 2008, in which he attacks. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fiber menace. Konstantin monastyrsky was trained as a pharmacologist, but after immigrating to the us from the ukraine, pursued a career in high technology. By the time youll hear from medical establishment that fiber is a menace, it may be too late to prevent and reverse the damage. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The striking cover illustration of fiber menace a cereal bowl full of gold screwsprimes the reader for its startling message.
Nope, and based what of it i can see in amazons lookinside feature, i dont plan to. I hesitate to even link to his website here, as it is so full of bad information, misrepresentation, and misdirection that i dont want people to go there and start believing it. Fiber menace is an enlightening book about the dangers of fiber, particularly grain fiber, and how it contributes andor causes many digestive disorders. Its never too late, though, to stop the ongoing carnage. The book fiber menace is a great example of fiber misinformation. Please note that this site is a user created site, and not one of dr. Few americans get all the fiber the experts tell us we need to eat. Its best to read fiber menace while you digestive organs are still intact. Reviewed in the united kingdom on december 19, 2019. There we reference a ukrainian born pharmacist konstantin monastyrsky who also exposes the real truth in the field of gut and bowel health with his book, fiber menace. Download fiber menace pdf for free books by konstantin.
Monastyrsky walks his readers through the basics of the elegant process of weight loss. Aug 07, 2015 i read konstantine monastyrskys fiber menace and my mind has been untwisted. Monastyrsky wrote fiber menace, which takes to task conventional medicine and gastroenteroligists who routinely recommend fiber as a means of relieving constipation. Oct 25, 2005 fiber menace is for people who believe fiber prevents cancers, reduces the risk of heart disease, regulates blood sugar, wards off diabetes, lowers appetite, induces weight loss, cleanses the colon, and eliminates constipation. Have you read fiber menace by konstatin monastyrsky. Ruscio radio health, nutrition, functional medicine. Before i read the fiber menace book, i was unknowingly doing all the harmful things such as using psyllium husk, drinking 3. Konstantin monastyrsky is an author, selftaught nutritionist and food woo promoter. Chapter 1, fiber carnage describes the role fiber plays in both nutrition and disease, in laymans terms. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Id say that anybody looking for answers to constipation should avoid this book. Konstantin monastyrsky pseudoscience of nutrition part 1. Fiber menace by konstantin monastyrsky and was surprised. Tragically, none of it is true, and fiber menace explains why. But this low fiber diet is causing my family members grief as they think i am going to drop dead unless i return to eating copious amounts of fiber. Jan 27, 2011 im thinking about purchasing konstantin monastyrsky s products from his website. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and colon cancer by monastyrsky, konstantin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all details for fiber menace get free delivery with amazon prime prime members enjoy free delivery and exclusive access to movies, tv shows, music, kindle e books, twitch prime, and more. Humans are omnivores with a mixed feeders teeth and digestive system. How to prevent nutritional disorders and premature aging with functional nutrition. However, he seems to get things muddled a bit when it comes to the complete dietary fiber story particularly when it comes to soluble and functional fibers. About fiber menace by konstantin monastyrsky gut sense. The author has valid points when it comes to insoluble fiber from grains i.
Have you read fiber menace by konstantin monastyrsky. I use these descriptors in the best sense possible, mind you. In my discussion with konstantin, who is author of the book fiber menace, youll find out. Ive been on a very low fiber diet for 6 months and i feel awesome.
Fiber menace is for people who believe fiber prevents cancers, reduces the risk of heart disease, regulates blood sugar, wards off diabetes, lowers appetite, induces weight loss, cleanses the colon, and eliminates constipation. Fiber menace is for people who believe fiber prevents cancers, reduces. The author, konstantin monastyrsky, wrote a very compelling book on the dangers of fiber. The book makes a lot of sense but in practice avoiding fiber just doesnt work for me. Fiber menace kindle edition by monastyrsky, konstantin. So today, in my interview with health researcher konstantin monastyrsky, the original author of that article, youre going to find everything you. If we were meant to be herbivores wed have mouths designed to chew cud and four big stomachs to hold and process it. After searching the web for hours i could not find even a single piece of information that even attempted to criticize or argue. Apparently there are some people with pretty severe chronic digestive problems raving about cure or great improvement at least by following the advice in this book. Monastyrsky, what you are saying irks me, but, as a physician, i cant find a single flaw with it.
Last weeks guest post from konstantin monastyrsky, author of fiber menace, generated a lively, boisterous, and at times combative comment section. If ever i need a doctor, id like to be treated by an introspective and honest doctor just like her. Yet the myth persists that all of us should eat plenty of fiber. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and colon cancer. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The truth about fibers role in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, chrohns disease, and colon cancer 2008, identifyies sylvester graham 17941851 and john harvey kellogg 18521943.
I tried avoiding fiber and changed my diet as stated in the book. For additional information in english, or to order supplements described in fiber menace, please visit fiber menace. Fiber menace this forum is created by people who follow the wheat belly diet, as a place to communicate with each other about various topics. He has a book called the fiber menace and takes it one step further saying that relying on fiber in order to help ibs or to have a bowel movement is actually detrimental and can lead to longterm major problems.
This guy a ukrainian nutritionist named konstantin monastyrsky is the worlds biggest expert on poo and he agrees with this post, mark. Konstantin earned a pharmacy degree in the ukraine before immigrating to the us where he is now also a certified nutritional consultant and an expert in forensic nutrition. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, etc volume 1 by monastyrsky, konstantin isbn. The truth about fiber s role in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and colon cancer. See all books authored by konstantin monastyrsky, including fiber menace. Nov 10, 2018 96 comments later, it still seems some confusion persists about exactly how much fiber to eat, where to get your fiber, and whether fiber really is a dangerous villain that is killing your insides. The author of this book is a brilliant professional man who suffered a lifethreatening illness from years as a vegetarian living on highfiber foods. Amazon has made it possible for you to read kindle version books right on your computer. Monastyrsky has released fiber menace in amazon kindle format. Taubes has an entire chapter on fiber in his groundbreaking book, good calories, bad calories. So today, in my interview with health researcher konstantin monastyrsky, the original author of that article, youre going to find everything you need to know about out why he says that fiber is bad. How to prevent nutritional disorders and premature aging with functional.
Konstantin monastyrsky is the author of fiber menace 3. The truth about fiber s role in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, chrohns disease, and colon cancer 2008, identifyies sylvester graham 17941851 and john harvey kellogg 18521943 as agents of dietary change. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and colon cancer konstantin monastyrsky. It contains no vitamins, minerals, or microelements, and its indigestible to boot. Surfing through my facebook wall last week, i came across a post by a selftaught nutrition expert konstantin monastyrsky. And if you dont own a kindle wireless reading device dont fret. Monastyrsky is the author of fiber menace 2008, in which he attacks dietary fiber based on his personal experiences with irritable bowel syndrome.
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