No grains, etc. For Chris in the UK

June 2, 2003

Well, I would beg to disagree - we do not need grains for sugars.

That's simply not accurate. The evidence is overwhelming that we

don't have to have them - the grain industry is the only one really

hyping this issue.

And Atkins proved and re-proved his position, although I personally

was never able to stick to his program, as it was too rigid for me.

No, he didn't die at 64 - he died last month in well into his 70's

from a severe fall on ice that caused massive head trauma!

Linda

June 3, 2003

We've just shot our researcher about Atkins death claims!!!

We are not saying you need grains for sugars. We are saying that the arguement against grains contains a lot of hype. Whole grains have been an important staple in healthy diets for thousands of years - where it all goes wrong is the consumption (to excess) of refined grains. Sadly pasta and pizza have greatly affected the health of the Western world. Refined wheat loses 90% of its vitamins, 99% of its fibre but increases its calorie levels by 7% on refining. Whole grains provide a very good source of vitamins and minerals and glycoproteins and the evidence is clear whether you are Sagen Ishizuka or a bush man from the outback. Saying grains are bad is a sweeping and untrue statement - if anything is hype, that could well be - being used to hype some book sales? I'm afraid we have to disagree on this one - I'm with Dr Contreras in the 'whole grains are good' camp.

chris

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