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From: "Judee" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Why does he recommend giving the yolk with the folate, vitamin A, B12,
> carotenes, etc.. to the dog?.
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> Probably having to do with arachidonic acid content. He and Barry Sears
> have this in common. Olivahttp://www.opinions3.com/arachidonic_acid.htm
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I agree. The yolks are high in acid, and Cordain has probably become aware
that cancer loves an acidic environment. This is especially true for people
who are eating quite a bit of meat. At least that is the only explanation
that I can think of as to why Cordain would exclude yokes. But, as has been
stated here, the yolks have a lot of essential nutrients and eating egg
whites alone would not be healthy over time.
Having had cancer nine years ago I try to be careful about eating too many
acidic foods. I generally eat two organic eggs daily and get around the
high acid problem by eating the egg whites and only about a third of the
yolks.
Kath