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Old Wed, Mar-15-06, 21:52
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I’m assuming that we all agree that “carbs” are bad.

In this case, all things being equal, aside from a palate preference, if one can derive all necessary nutrients from non-carb sources, to what end would a person ingest carbs?

Only reason is to purge some calories using the high nutrient to calorie ratio inherent in veggies and fruits?

And, do we agree that veggies and fruits loaded with nutrients (not as easily absorbed as from an animal) offer it’s benefits with the price of whatever harmful effects occur with the higher carb intake?

In my view, either carbs are bad or they’re not. The “good” carb and “bad” carb thing makes no sense. Rather, it should mean that “good” carbs are those where one weighs the price of the harmful effects of carbs vs. the beneficial side of acquiring certain nutrients. Of course, bad carbs would…well…just carbs without any nutrients.

Again, all things being equal and aside from nutrient density, what is the difference between carb intake from a veggie, fruit, chocolate, or white bread?
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