On Wed, 28 May 1997, Betty Copeland wrote:

>      I received my copy of Neanderthin yesterday and read it.  There was no
> mention of squash.  I love summer squash and zucchini.  What is the general
> consensus on eating summer squash and winter squash ?

I think they're fine, in general, though be careful not to eat too much
winter squash, as they tend to be higher in carbohydrates.

>      Can anyone explain why we are to avoid green beans ?  How about peas ?
>  I don't understand why we are avoiding these foods at all.  They make a nice
> snack food if picked fresh.

I dunno... I've been eating green beans on Atkins, and have been doing
fine... I must have missed that part of Neanderthin.

Peas have a lot of sugar in them, so are not advisable for low-carb
dieters.  But they superficially would seem to meet the qualifications for
a Neanderthin food.  Ray?

Corbie