> Ardith writes: > >Years ago, I read a report by some anthropologists >who offered "treats" to children in different climates >and cultures around the world. The children in >the coldest climates grabbed up the fat treats first... >and only then tasted the salty or sweet ones...... >The children in the hottest climates grabbed the >salty treats first........and children in moderate climates >might like all of them. Does this say anything >valid about our dietary needs and the climate we >live in? Fats for energy and warmth in the cold; >salts to replace those sweated out in the heat? > I can go one better - how about cyclic eating for women? Since becoming Paleo, you can track the complete moon cycle by me!. The first half of my cycle up until the minute I feel my egg drop (from new moon to half moon), I eat less salt, less fat, leaner meat and want more vegetables. From the moment that egg has hit bottom until the great flow.. (half moon to full moon), I eat more fat than ever, more salt, crave organs, could care less if veggies existed. It is not something I intellectualize about. Its feels strictly primal, and the more I let it happen naturally (without a lot of mental "woulda, shoulda, coulda), the smoother my moods, the painless the flow. In the 14 years I ate otherwise, I never had a normal 28 day cycle.... So, Ardith, yes, I totally agree with climatic subtleties. Children are a great barometer because they don't eat according to dietary guidelines, food pyramids, the lattest books, unless we adults force our own artificial methods onto them! Cheers, Judy Genova, cavegirl (3/4 moon phase.... ;-) _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com