You are such a class act..... How's the book coming..... ?? Oliva ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amadeus Schmidt" <[log in to unmask]> > Dori, you're right about these tons of carbs without protein, of course. > They are not only without protein, but also without vitamins. > Particularly vitamins b1-b3 which are required and used off in the process > of processing these carbs. > > I spoke about "in nature". > The only nature carb item devoid of protein and vitamins I am aware of is > honey. (mey be not so nature-like). > People without "refinement" (re-worsement) technology and without sugar > plants can't fall into this carb pitfall. > Paleolithic humans didn't have it, earlier primates didn't have it. > In the whole neolithic era up to the last 100 years, sugar was rare or > unavailable. > > In nature carb items do have protein. Especially seeds (which are even high) > and especially if you eat a little more than just 2500 kcal, because your > body has some more demands as sitting in a office. > > A little low on protein (in nature) is only fruit (per 2500kcal standard). > And this may be different with nature food (fruit not bred for sweetness). > > A little cross check.... blackberries may be unbred. .... 4.5 kg blackberry > has 2400 kcal has 98% protein of RDA (54g). As if it was a law. > > Regards, Amadeus > P.S. I don't suggest to eat 4.5 kg blackberry. > I suggest any mix. I just note that it's hard to get below 100% RDA > without refined items. With wheat and lentils (the megalithic diet) it will > be hard to get below 200% RDA. >