Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 The bit about potassium and magnesium surprises me. I wonder if he's reconsidered some things since this book, as certainly his 80/10/10 plan is extremely high in potassium (think bananas, etc.). -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog rawfood , " Laurie Swanson " <laurie wrote: > > Hi Bob, > > Dr. Doug Graham's booklet, " Grain Damage: Rethinking the High Starch > Diet " says this: > > " A substance known as phytic acid, found in raw cereal grains, is well > known for its tendency to bind with calcium and interfere with its > absorption. Grains also contain substantial quantities of acid- forming > minerals, such as phosphorous, potassium, and magnesium. During the > process of digestion, the body must yield up calcium from the bones, a > powerful alkaline mineral, in order to neutralize the acidity of > grains. Eventually, people on a high-grain diet run predictably low on > calcium, often resulting in a common bone-thinning condition known as > osteoporosis. " > > Graham's web site is www.foodnsport.com > > Laurie > > > > rawfood , Bob <comarow@> wrote: > > > > I joined this group for one question, to see if anyone had any links > supporting that > > grains are associated with increased acidity of the body. I have not > seen any one respond. > > I would still appreciate such a posting, or is it just a pseudo claim? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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