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Originally Posted by Jay Guindon
They also contain phytates, gluten, and lectins which are all detrimental to health. How is it possible that we have a culture that lives so long in great health and functional capacity and yet consume such a number of whole grains which seem to me to be hazardous to health?
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Soaking and fermentation can neutralize those, hence many societies still do it today.
http://www.westonaprice.org/Be-Kind-...nd-To-You.html
They also eat less calories than normal Japanese people, are active daily, have enjoyable lifestyle, happy mindsets, don't get stressed out all day, enjoy strong social community ties/sense of purpose, lower exposure to toxins (in food, medications, environmental)..etc..etc.
I'm sure they also eat fresh fish....being on an island and all.