biffbronson
04-20-2023, 02:51 AM
Let's have a look at a few published food pyramids,
since most Chit Chat threads lately are turning into
health forums based on food choices:
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Breads figure prominently in most any pyramid you will find.
I'm not here to promote the bread industry, wheat farmers, etc.
I have no reason to promote them, but I like breads and so
do many others. Some have cut them out of their diets,
which is their choice. So, I wonder if there are new pyramids
out there that play down breads in the diet. Legumes seem
to be practically under attack at times as well. Some believe
that peanut allergies are related to sterile environments,
apparently in which a baby is not exposed to non-harmful bacteria.
As far as grains, when I was growing up I ate a lot of
vitamin-fortified cereals, sometimes as a side-dish. My brother
did not. When you compare our health, he has always had bad
hay fever, constant runny nose, deviated septum, all of that stuff,
while I haven't. I really believe those cereals contributed in no
small way to health I'm "fortunate" to have. I also ate legumes
in MUCH bigger quantities than he did. Anecdotal things like that
don't mean much, but as the saying goes, "it works for me."
If something works for you, stick with it. The only thing is, when
you try to "stick" your food philosophy on others, don't be surprised
if it's not always embraced with open arms. Suspicion of the
modern-day "snake oil salesman" may not be a bad thing.
since most Chit Chat threads lately are turning into
health forums based on food choices:
288685
288686
288687
Breads figure prominently in most any pyramid you will find.
I'm not here to promote the bread industry, wheat farmers, etc.
I have no reason to promote them, but I like breads and so
do many others. Some have cut them out of their diets,
which is their choice. So, I wonder if there are new pyramids
out there that play down breads in the diet. Legumes seem
to be practically under attack at times as well. Some believe
that peanut allergies are related to sterile environments,
apparently in which a baby is not exposed to non-harmful bacteria.
As far as grains, when I was growing up I ate a lot of
vitamin-fortified cereals, sometimes as a side-dish. My brother
did not. When you compare our health, he has always had bad
hay fever, constant runny nose, deviated septum, all of that stuff,
while I haven't. I really believe those cereals contributed in no
small way to health I'm "fortunate" to have. I also ate legumes
in MUCH bigger quantities than he did. Anecdotal things like that
don't mean much, but as the saying goes, "it works for me."
If something works for you, stick with it. The only thing is, when
you try to "stick" your food philosophy on others, don't be surprised
if it's not always embraced with open arms. Suspicion of the
modern-day "snake oil salesman" may not be a bad thing.