What about moderation??? Portion control??? Carbohydrates are essential to a well-balanced diet, which provides energy as well as fiber which is necessary for a healthy colon. We may compare our diet to the French, who eat butter in so many dishes, high fat cheeses, as well as red meat.... but they eat leisurely and multi course meals that are not huge American-sized portions of bloody red meat, cheese, and butter. More than anything, our culture doesn’t know how to treat food... by processing everything and doling out enormous portions. We are a culture of extreme behavior. Eat, drink, and be merry, but in moderation! Oh, and don’t forget to exercise! Another downfall of American culture.... which doesn’t even instill the importance of regular leisurely walking.