Joan, always happy to answer questions. I actually didn't comment in my post about hybridization; I did say that whole wheat is 100% of the wheat berry: nothing added, nothing taken away, and maybe that's where you inferred I was referring to hybridization. Wheat has been hybridizing itself naturally for millennia; and scientists have created hybrids as well, as they have with most of our crops and livestock. Remember hybridization is different than genetic modification (GMO); wheat in this country is hybridized, but not genetically modified. We've researched Dr. Davis' information quite thoroughly, reading research from cereal scientists and other experts in the field, and at the end of the day, all I can say is we simply don't believe much of what he says. There are many who feel the same way. Personally, I think people who lose weight and feel better because they cut out wheat actually lose weight and feel better because they cut out a lot of calories, as well as the sugar, fat, artificial ingredients, preservatives, and a lot of the other not-so-good stuff wheat is paired with in prepared foods (e.g., purchased bread, cookies, cake, etc.) I hope this helps. I know I'm going to continue to bake with both all-purpose and whole wheat flours, and hope you feel the same. Take care - PJH

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