On Monday, May 9, 2005, at 06:12 US/Pacific, Michael Raiti wrote:

> Ginny,
> ... I do not experience the effect from grains such as quinoa,
> amaranth and rice.  In the past as the summer approaches and my
> caloric needs increase I usually find myself occasionally eating
> these foods.  Is there something that I should know about these
> grains of which I am unaware?
>
> Mike
> --
>
>


No, I believe I misspoke as regards the opiates in these grains.
However, the concentration of starches itself is certainly somewhat
unnatural and has the potential to addict the metabolism through
altering insulin, I would think.

Thank you for clarifying,

ginny

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