In a message dated 6/25/03 6:25:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> but the others are low in animal sources, compared with good plant sources.
>
That's why I'm wondering just how "necessary" some of these things are.  Some
people remain quite healthy on meat/fat only diets.  If we do not accept the
"one must eat 6-11 servings of whole grains per day" recommendations, then why
do we  accept the "recommended daily allowances" put out by the same people?
If a person feels well, looks well, etc., then why is it important whether or
not they are getting the "recommended" daily allowances?  I get my calcium
from sardine/salmon bones, but I am not getting anywhere near the currently
recommended 1,500 mg -- yet I do not have menstrual cramps, never get headaches or
muscle aches and have no dental cavities -- these all allegedly being
symptoms of calcium & magensium deficiencies.