You may want to re-read what I said. White versions of foods such as bread, rice, and pasta have all the good nutrients stripped out of them. That's why I recommended "100% whole grain." Notice I did not simply say "wheat." They also add sugar to these white foods too. Sugar turns to fat. In fact, health experts say that supermarkets might as well put white foods such as these into the "candy section"!
There may be a cultural difference in play here. Here in America we use the term "white" to describe wheat foods that has been bleached/enriched. For instance, if you walk into a Subway you would ask for a sub on "white" or "wheat." It is a term. You would not say "bleached wheat" instead of "white."
Yes, that is true that durum is high in protein but the package should read something similar to this: "100% whole durum flour". If it doesn't, the nutrients have been mostly taken out.
I never said white foods would make one "fat." I said that added sugar will turn to "fat." You're making assumptions. Of course I know it depends on the lifestyle of the person. But in my country we are 70% overweight. And I know that the UK is starting to catch up. So a little added sugar here and there adds up quickly. Unfortunately, the average person does not go for a "400 calorie burned" run. If that was the case, we would not be a country of mostly overweight and obese people.
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Did you read the blog post RE: restraint?
just wondering… how would this work with rice?
it would be good!
The white pasta made what was otherwise a healthy meal into an unhealthy one. 100% whole grain pasta is the way to go.
You may want to re-read what I said. White versions of foods such as bread, rice, and pasta have all the good nutrients stripped out of them. That's why I recommended "100% whole grain." Notice I did not simply say "wheat." They also add sugar to these white foods too. Sugar turns to fat. In fact, health experts say that supermarkets might as well put white foods such as these into the "candy section"!
There may be a cultural difference in play here. Here in America we use the term "white" to describe wheat foods that has been bleached/enriched. For instance, if you walk into a Subway you would ask for a sub on "white" or "wheat." It is a term. You would not say "bleached wheat" instead of "white."
Yes, that is true that durum is high in protein but the package should read something similar to this: "100% whole durum flour". If it doesn't, the nutrients have been mostly taken out.
I never said white foods would make one "fat." I said that added sugar will turn to "fat." You're making assumptions. Of course I know it depends on the lifestyle of the person. But in my country we are 70% overweight. And I know that the UK is starting to catch up. So a little added sugar here and there adds up quickly. Unfortunately, the average person does not go for a "400 calorie burned" run. If that was the case, we would not be a country of mostly overweight and obese people.
These old videos are actually a very good source for ideas. I wish there were updated versions, though. Get on that, Chef John!
Great job on the title.