Energetic value of refined carbs

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Hi Phil,

 

> George Mandler wrote:

>> Although we all agree that refined carbs off little energetic value

>> I'm

>> not sure you could point to research that proves this.

>

 

On Feb 12, 2005, at 2:52 PM, wrote:

> My understanding is that, weight for weight, the energetic values of a

> natural, refined or synthetic carb are identical, both in a

> calorimeter and

> in a cell.

>

 

I wasn't talking 'energetic' in calorimeter terms. Bad choice of

words. I meant energetic in the non-linear measurable energetics of

food.

If someone lived off shredded wheat vs. an organic sourdough bread with

the same number of kCal when burned down, I'm saying the sourdough

bread is much healthier energetically.

Shall we say it has more Qi? I'm stuck on words because I've used the

energetic to mean quality for a while. I'm open to suggestions.

 

regards,

George