And it is sweet.  I have heard it said that the sweet taste of breast milk
ensures that the baby will eat.  Another idea, is that the sugar content of
breast milk assures that the baby will put on enough fat for protection
during it first couple of years.  If as a child you had never been given any
sweet after being weaned, you might not crave sweets or even care to have
them.

Kim

On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 4:41 PM, Dedy Rundle <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Could it have something to do with the nutrient composition of human
> milk?...
>
> Breast milk is as paleo as they come and contains protein fat AND lactose
> ...
>
> Dedy
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Kesterson" <[log in to unmask]
> >
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: 26 June 2009 21:36
> Subject: Re: [PALEOFOOD] Zero Carb
>
>
>
> On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:18:43 -0500, Bill Wilcox <[log in to unmask]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Our bodies do not need carbohydrates. ...ZC stops carb cravings. Yes,
>>> carbohydrates are addictive. Even adding a small amount into the diet causes
>>> cravings for more.
>>>
>>
>> If our bodies don't need carbs, why do have the ability to taste sweetness
>> (sugar), and why is it a pleasant taste?
>>
>> --
>>  Robert Kesterson
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