" We now know that these outdated and unwarranted suggestions to eat 300 or more grams of carbohydrates each day has contributed greatly to the destruction of human health. It’s not unusual for an average American now to consume 500 or 600 grams of insulin-generating, fat-storing carbohydrates daily. "

― Mark Sisson , The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram Your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health, and Boundless Energy