On Mon, 19 Jul 1999 08:44:41 -0400, Todd Moody <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>On Thu, 15 Jul 1999, Richard Keene wrote:
>
>> isn't "Sugar in the Raw" unrefined cane sugar?
>
>I guess it's just partially refined.  The refinement process
>begins when a food is separated from its natural source, as when
>you render tallow from suet for making pemmican.  Further
>refinement is possible.  In the case of table sugar, it is mostly
>sucrose, plus anti-caking additives, etc.  Although I'm not
>certain of this, "Sugar in the raw" probably retains some other
>sugars and matter from the source.

So, how does this refining process cause health problems?

In the case of grains, etc., Neanderthin posits that the proteins cause immune
problems.

What is the corresponding problem with refined versions of paleo foods?


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Cheers,

Ken
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