[RGSpincich]

Not for a minute do I believe this "major eating habit trend" BS. Sales are only off by single digit numbers. Pasta carbs are still the best calories for anybody that exercises or has a manual labor job. Which includes 90% of the world population I would imagine.

[Pharmboy]

Sorry to disagree, but I must. Huge carb intakes lead to obesity as well as a condition know as the Metabolic Syndrome. This is a combination of risk factors in obese people with the genetic predisposition. It consists of (mainly) abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, abnormal blood sugar readings (either diabetes or close to it) and abnormalities in blood lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides. Google it.

[nyconse]

High carb wouldn't be good for me under any circumstances because I would become a diabetic (runs in my family). Years ago, the governmnet foisted the pyramid food plan on us. It is interesting to note that dietitions and other experts of that day believed the pyramid to be dangerous to health and so it is. Even children get type II diabetes today. Also, many Americans have sedentary (office) jobs: no need to pile on carbs which become fat. Eating a high carb low fat diet caused me to be constantly hungry and gain 35 lbs in four years. I have now lost 25lbs of this weight low carbing. I have no sympathy for these food companies. It has been known for quite a while that corn syrup is very bad for you, but they continue to use it. By the way studies have now shown that low carb is healthier than high carb. You may not want to hear this, but pasta is not good for you. You were lied to.

[Marie]

Pasta carbs are still the best calories for anybody that exercises or has a manual labor job.

Tell that to the Eskimos...