Originally Posted By: Steelspanker
Originally Posted By: Driftin'


For those of you that are dealing with diabetes or know someone who is, this two part video on the history of wheat and its correlation to diabetes is very interesting.



I read a study that showed a correlation between the advent of refined sugar and the advent of Type 2 diabetes. I don't have diabetes and I personally avoid refined sugar.


From the cited video, I found it surprising that a couple slices of whole wheat bread have the same glycemic index as a Snickers bar. Thus, the likely link to such maladies. The speaker's claim is easily verified. So much for eating healthy and food pyramids. You're preaching to the choir regarding the documented downsides to refined sugar. wink