Modern wheat a "perfect, chronic poison," doctor says

[HiPointDem]

273. just the first link i came upon that stated the fact (which i already knew from graduate

degree from food science/nutrition/pharmacy) that most of the grain in the us is produced for animal consumption.

you are the one who insisted the 'grain lobbyists' wrote the pyramid; now you say it's the meat & dairy lobbyists.

ok, grain's out, meat & dairy are out -- what should be on the pyramid, pray tell?

fruits and veg? oh, wait, they cover half the plate. and there are fruit and veg lobbyists too.

i doubt you know anything about the food guidelines, such as what the recommended servings are or what the categories are. for starters, there's no 'meat' category -- it's 'protein foods'.

What Foods Are in the Protein Foods Group?

All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the Protein Foods Group. Beans and peas are also part of the Vegetable Group. For more information on beans and peas, see Beans and Peas Are Unique Foods.

Select a variety of protein foods to improve nutrient intake and health benefits, including at least 8 ounces of cooked seafood per week. Young children need less, depending on their age and calorie needs. The advice to consume seafood does not apply to vegetarians. Vegetarian options in the Protein Foods Group include beans and peas, processed soy products, and nuts and seeds. Meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat.


Things that = 'cup of milk' =

- cup calcium-fortified soymilk (soy yogurt as well)
- cup yogurt
- 1.5 oz hard cheese/other cheeses

There's also this recommendation:

Tips for Vegetarians

Vegetarian diets can meet all the recommendations for nutrients. The key is to consume a variety of foods and the right amount of foods to meet your calorie needs. Follow the food group recommendations for your age, sex, and activity level to get the right amount of food and the variety of foods needed for nutrient adequacy. Nutrients that vegetarians may need to focus on include protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12.

Protein has many important functions in the body and is essential for growth and maintenance. Protein needs can easily be met by eating a variety of plant-based foods. Combining different protein sources in the same meal is not necessary. Sources of protein for vegetarians and vegans include beans, nuts, nut butters, peas, and soy products (tofu, tempeh, veggie burgers). Milk products and eggs are also good protein sources for lacto-ovo vegetarians.

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips/tips-for-vegetarian.html


Talking points about how lobbyists write food recommendations from people who claim that gliadin is a 'new protein' are very unreliable.