The Wheat-free Life: Lunch and Dinner

Dr. Davis,

I'd like to stick to a "wheat-free" diet because I read that wheat contributes to cholesterol.  I'm trying to follow Dr. Dean Ornish's Reversal Diet (I have a 50-59% plaque problem in my left carotid artery).  Can you recommend something to replace nuts and oil?  The Reversal Diet does not allow for nuts or oil to be consumed.  Thanks!  Lorraine

High fructose corn syrup may have a complicated-sounding name, but it's actually a simple sweetener, made from corn, that is nutritionally the same as sugar.

High fructose corn syrup is not sweeter than sugar; and high fructose corn syrup, sugar and honey all contain the same number of calories (four calories per gram).

Like table sugar and honey, high fructose corn syrup contains no artificial or synthetic ingredients or color additives.

The American Medical Association in June 2008 helped put to rest misunderstandings about this sweetener and obesity, stating that "high fructose corn syrup does not appear to contribute to obesity more than other caloric sweeteners."

Consumers can see the latest research and learn more about high fructose corn syrup at www.HFCSfacts.com and www.SweetSurprise.com.

Audrae Erickson

President

Corn Refiners Association

What's your opinion of Dr. Lundell's book, "Cure for Heart Disease" and his focus on inflamation being the root cause of heart disease, instead of cholestoral.

Watch his movie at www.asantae.com/bigskyguy