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John Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 17 Jul 1998 20:00:43 EDT
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In a message dated 7/17/98 6:01:13 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:

<<Focusing on vitamins will push you towards veggies and fruits and away from
tubers and grains, since these latter are so calorically dense that they
have a poor micronutrient:calorie rati>>


Another argument I've read is that grains contain high levels of phytates
which block mineral absorbtion.  I also understand that both of these (phytate
content, carbohydrate density) are problems with beans as well.  Can anyone
verify?  Elaborate?



John M

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