On Thu, 23 Apr 1998, AARONLIFE wrote:

> << Whole grain flour also contains other lectins, which are
>  immuno-active proteins that can cause the immune system of the
>  body to become activated. >>
>
> Would this explain, partially, why some people feel good from taking bread. It
> stimulates their immune system, they feel warm, healing, etc.

I doubt it.  An unnessarily stimulated immune system would
represent a drain on one's physiological resources.  I suspect
they feel good because they just like the bread, and it feels
good to eat foods that we like.

Todd Moody
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