Re: q What foods that will not make me tired after lunch?

From: "Laurie" <no@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 17:28:57 -1000

"Susan" <nevermind@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Guess what? Glucose, a carbohydrate, is the 'fuel' for both brain
>> and muscle. Protein is NOT used for energy in the brain.
>
> Guess what? Protein is a source of glucose for the brain! 58% of it is
> converted to glucose.
Scientifically-credible citations?? All the biochem books I have read
seem to have missed this important discovery.

Laurie

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