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by xiaoma 3453 days ago
There's a huge difference between various carbs. In the 90s both Japan and developing countries in east Asia had absolutely massive rice intakes and extremely low rates of obesity, and high longevity.

According to studies I've read, many people got 1/2 to 2/3 of their total calories just from rice. You can't do that with sugar and lead the world in longevity rates.