adkpam, first let me say I am in awe of your kindness.

However, Amerindians have been eating corn, beans and squash for centuries (see http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...uash+indigenous for more information about the food trinity of Amerindians). I suspect that there is something more to it than the excess carbohydrates. Although, obviously, getting people to eat fewer processed carbs and more naturally-occuring carbs sure wouldn't hurt.

Again, I don't post this to rain on your parade. I just wanted to show you that the diet of Native Americans has been carb heavy for a long time now.

~~Amaara