http://seven.com.au/news/topstories/123084

Expert issues low-carb product warning

However, Sydney nutritionist Trish Griffiths said cutting out whole
grains and other quality carbohydrates could have a lasting impact on
health.

"You'd be missing out on plenty of vitamins and minerals and fibre,
obviously, but there are a range of other things like antioxidants,
polyunsaturated fats, phytates and other plant chemicals," Ms
Griffiths said.

"There's evidence that magnesium, which is obtained in the diet from
whole grains, fruit and vegetables, is relevant in diabetes and the
production of insulin.

"Potassium is another essential mineral obtained from carbohydrate
sources - when your levels of potassium drop too low it can interfere
with your heart contractions."

At least one person worldwide was known to have died of heart
complications after following a strict low-carbohydrate diet, Ms
Griffiths said.

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Ms Griffiths works for the Australian grains industry.

http://gograins.grdc.com.au/about/who_we_are.htm

Members of the Go Grains Advisory Committee are:

The Australian Food and Grocery Council
CSIRO Health Sciences and Nutrition
George Weston Foods
Goodman Fielder
Sunrice
Kellogg (Aust) Pty Ltd
Pulse Australia
Strategic Intergovernmental Nutrition Alliance (SIGNAL)
Sanitarium
Lowan Whole Foods
BRI Australia (Secretariat)
Arnotts
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

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http://gograins.grdc.com.au/for_media/releases/02_04_01.htm

quote:

If it's Friday, it must be pizza for dinner tonight (and if it's
Saturday it must be pasta)
If you just can't get organised to plan what to prepare for dinner
each night this autumn, Go Grains dietitian Trish Griffiths has an
easy answer - just click onto gograins.grdc.com.au. This website
demonstrates the amazing variety, versatility and great taste of foods
made from grains.

unquote

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http://www.agforceqld.org.au/agforce/events/?conference=speakers&AgForceUser=ba9
ed8d1095a6e795b9fe9d6fec5177e#sp6

quote:

Trish Griffiths
Nutrition Services Manager - BRI Australia

Trish Griffiths is Manager, Nutrition Services for BRI Australia. She
is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and has worked in the grains
industry for many years.

Trish's role at BRI Australia centres on promoting the nutrition and
health benefits of foods made from grains and pulses. She translates
the findings of scientific research studies into resources for
teachers and health professionals, writes articles for the popular
press, and provides information about grains and health to
journalists, educators and industry personnel.

She is Project Manager for Go Grains - the Australian grains
industry's nutrition communication program.

unquote

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The baking industry is worried abour Atkins:

http://www.google.ca/search?q=cache:GrvKmEDSQNQJ:www.australianbaker.com/pdf/bon
za.pdf+Trish+Griffiths&hl=en

quote:
The promoting of low carb diets is creating a problem forthe baking
industry.Will the Atkins diet take over the world?Is it the end of
bread, fact or fiction? Trish Griffiths, NutritionServices Manager BRI
Australia will be on hand to explain inmore detail about this
situation.
unquote

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BRI Auatralia:

http://www.bri.com.au

"BRI Australia Limited is an independent national organisation engaged
in research, training and the provision of services for the grain,
flour milling, grain processing and grain based food industries"

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more stuff on Trish:

http://www.australianbaker.com/pdf/trishgriffiths15.pdf

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You know, the press people should ask these "nutritionists" a few
questions about who pays them to say what they say. Do they not
understand that their sources need to be honest and above-board?

Obviously Trish Griffiths has no qualms about spouting the grain
industry line/lies and completely ignoring her *scientific* training
in the field of nutritional *science*.

Yep, Trish knows on what side her bread is buttered. (couldn't resist
the pun)

TC