I agree, as I am one of those whose ancestors apparently did not adapt to
grains.  And my diabetes, as well as the diabetes, is a testament to that
nonadaptivity.  For us, loads of grains and potatoes is absolute poison.

P
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From: "Wally Ballou" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: Rate of Evolution


> On Wed, 16 Jan 2002 19:55:59 EST Judy Genova <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>
> > Some years ago, I gave a copy of Neanderthin to a prominent
> > naturopath (Dr. Ron Schmid).  His major negative comment
> > was as follows  (quoting loosely):
> >
> > "Audette's theory is basically flawed.  Many cultures not only
> > adapted, but thrived beautifully on raw milk and the inclusion
> > of some grains in their diet.  Dr. Weston Price proved that to
> > the world."
>
> As I recall, Ray never claimed that there weren't populations that had
> made greater or lesser adaptations.  His main point is that there is a
> significant portion of the population which has NOT adapted, and suffers
> terribly from the effects of the "modern" diet.  Critics like your
> naturopath can point to exceptions all they want, but that does nothing
> to invalidate the theory, and certainly doesn't answer the reasons for
> the effectiveness of the paleo diet in improving all sorts of health
> problems, just as Ray predicts.
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