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Researchers have discovered that babies whose diet included an early introduction to grains, craved salt by 6 months of age, whereas those deprived of grains, rejected the taste of salt.
Researchers tested the salt preference of 61 infants when they were 2 months old and found they were either indifferent to or rejected salty fluids, and preferred water.
At 6 months of age, the 26 infants who had been introduced to starchy table foods preferred the salty fluids to water. The 35 infants who had not eaten any starchy foods remained indifferent to or rejected the salty fluids, the investigators found.
Are grains the root cause of all our health issues?
The article didn't mention whether whole grains would have healthier than the processed grains they fed the babies in this experiment.
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I have read that most hunter-gatherer families consume very little salt. I bet there's some chemical pathway that's never been thought about much, that would explain this.
That is SO interesting.
Oh, and I do like salt, recovering grain-addict that I am!
I am on a ridiculously high-salt diet, trying to keep my BP above 90/50. I have a mild case of POTS. I've even been prescribed Hypertonic Sea Plasma ampules (a.k.a. really expensive sea water that I won't buy again). I know salt is a problem for at least 50% of the population, but I have a hard time reconciling all the anti-sodium propaganda with my reality (and probably that of my kids someday). From what I read, beyond blood pressure risks for susceptible people, studies don't demonstrate any issues with salt intake among regular people. My doctor says it won't tax my kidneys or anything else.
I actually wonder if my recent salt binging is contributing to my remission, by allowing less fluid to escape through the colon.
FWIW, I agree, and I don't generally try to limit my salt intake, especially in the summer months. If one perspires a lot, you can actually see the salt after it dries on your clothing, (or on your skin), so how could anyone expect to thrive, without salt, unless they never exert themselves, physically?
And yet, the whole country is on an anti-salt campaign, with manufacturers lowering the salt content of their products on a regular schedule, as if there's something healthy about that.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I am, however, ANTI-GRAIN, so I find this very interesting, Tex. Does anyone have even one good reason to eat grains? (I just learned recently that there is no appreciable difference in the glycemic index of whole versus refined grains). I cannot believe how much better I feel not eating grains. And how much lower my weight stabilizes when eating paleo. You know, we PP really ARE lucky to have discovered our illness so that we can modify our diets to prevent future health issues.
Hugs,
Polly
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Timely subject since Frank is now experiencing a very low level of salt when he has his blood tests done. Salt is something we just don't use so he now needs to up his intake before it becomes way below the acceptable line. Apparently, major complications can results from low salt levels.
Finally he got the blood sugar to a very good level by taking cinnamon on a daily basis so I am sure we can get through this too.
Love, Maggie
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Polly wrote:(I just learned recently that there is no appreciable difference in the glycemic index of whole versus refined grains).
That's a heck of a note. For some reason, I was thinking that was one of the main selling points for promoting the consumption of whole grains. Apparently I forgot to read the fine print in the ads. LOL. Thanks for pointing that out.
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I do think the whole weight thing is interesting! I am eating just as many "carbs" as ever, probably more sugar, since I stopped artificial sweeteners, and have never watched my salt intake (I'm not a table salter, anyway), but my weight is consistently about 7-8 pounds lighter than before I changed my diet, and that was even with the C/D roller coaster, the days of hardly eating anything for fear it wouldn't stay in, the diet sodas and Crystal Light! THIS is why I want my diabetic dad to try--JUST TRY--a GF diet for a few weeks! I think we're on to something!
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Does anyone have even one good reason to eat grains? (I just learned recently that there is no appreciable difference in the glycemic index of whole versus refined grains). I cannot believe how much better I feel not eating grains. And how much lower my weight stabilizes when eating paleo. You know, we PP really ARE lucky to have discovered our illness so that we can modify our diets to prevent future health issues.
