Wed, Feb-25-04, 20:39
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There and Back Again
Posts: 1,590
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 200/194.4/140
BF:42%/42%/20%
Progress: 9%
Location: Northern Colorado
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Exactly what I was thinking...
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Originally Posted by doreen T
... and didn't consider other factors other than fiber. What about antioxidants?? whole wheat has vitamin E. Fruits have vitamin C.
Also, did "fruit" only apply to sweet fruits, or did they also include the following?: tomatoes, olives, bell peppers/capsicums, eggplant, squash, cucumbers, avocados, zucchinis, etc ..
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The article at the end pinpoints the nutrient-dense vegetables which also are coincidentally high in antioxidants. The effect of fiber (or the plant products which have fiber) also are reported to have positive anti-cancer benefits.
Perhaps it's not just the fiber but what goes along with the fiber that makes the difference. |