Kathryn wrote: > >The article said that federal officials, who were worried about the fat in >kids' meals, want to let schools and day-care centers serve more soy >products as meat substitutes. > Good God Almighty! When will they grasp the fact that it's all that STARCH that's fattening our kids? I'm thinking back to my high school's lame-ass excuses (if you'll pardon my french) for a nutritious lunch: burger & FRIES, pizza and FRIES, "chicken" samwich & FRIES, hot dog & FRIES. The 'main course' was always more than half bread, accompanied by deep-fried spuds. No wonder I nearly fell asleep during my German class and grew up to be a fat chick! As for soy, I'm no expert. But after reading "NeanderThin" and doing some research, including Cordain's work, I'm very worried about its rise in popularity despite its vitamin and mineral content. In the past, I was experimenting with the virtual carb-free soy powder. Theoretically, it would be great; lots o' protien, no carbs. But I noticed that after eating it, I became bloated. It could be coincidental, but about the same time I tried soy powder I also stopped losing weight. Hmmmmmmm. Speaking of which, I finally AM losing weight again. I hereby nominate Ray Audette as Man of the Century. As for Cordain, I feel his ongoing research could make him the Man of the New Millenium! Dori Zook Denver, CO ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com