The mummified bodies of the Ancient Egyptians bear mute testimony to the truth. From their decayed teeth and severely diseased gums to their obesity, widespread arterial disease and high blood pressure, the bodies of these mummies warn of the dangers of a cereal-based high-carbohydrate diet: ‘So a picture begins to emerge of an Egyptian populace, rife with disabling dental problems, fat bellies, and crippling heart disease ... Sounds a lot like the afflictions of millions of people in America today, doesn’t it? The Egyptians didn’t eat much fat, had no refined carbohydrates ... and ate almost
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