A friend of mine recently told me a story about how her son said out of the blue, "I love white foods." So true for most of us, indeed. White foods are usually bleached or refined starches and sugars. They are heavily processed so the important (and sometimes bitter or strong tasting) nutrients are lost, such as the bran in wheat, leaving only empty calories. Yet, they have a strong appeal in today's society. Mix them with even more sugar and fat, wash them down with carbonated sugar, and you'll have a regular American meal.
Despite their widespread appeal, these are exactly the foods we should avoid on a daily basis. They are fine as occassional rewards or treats, but they do not belong as regular members of a healthy lifestyle. Instead, think natural, whole grain, whole fruit/vegetable, unbleached, and unrefined for your diet. I could go on for pages on this topic, but I'll save it for my books.
