Just some info that is related. Just to share some insights, not to argue 
Also, have you ever enjoyed naan bread? Maybe traveled through north India, with its prevalence of Tandoori ovens? They bake plenty of food in India --- in northern India.
Nan is white bread that has origins from the mughals. Mughals came from the Middle East.
I think my point was more against "Yeast" related baked breads versus Rolled thin Chapatis / Rotis (like Whole wheat Tortillas).
Food anywhere near the equator does not keep well, so it is either eaten raw or boiled into a thin gruel. The other common factor is the inclusion of chiles. This applies in India as well as South America.They also don't eat a lot of fish in central India --- primarily because it's too hot to transport and keep fish from the coasts.
So should we infer from this that we shouldn't eat fish, use chiles and spices, and eat only raw food? No, of course not.
Chillies are not originally from India but said to have come from Mid-East/Europe.. Mostly Spain.
As per Ayurveda, not recommended in the quantities they are now consumed ala. Mughalization of the Indian food.
There is compelling evidence that when you introduce processed grains and carbohydrates to cultures throughout the world, including India, which leads the world in type-2 diabetes, you get metabolic syndrome.This is the key factor. Otherwise, there is evidence equally as compelling that it simply does not matter what a culture eats as long as it's low in grains and sugars. There will be low incidences of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart attacks, ulcers, obesity, even tooth decay and cavities.
I've known elders and veterans who used to eat Rotis (Wheat) by the dozen, dipped in Ghee with whatever veggies or dal (lentils) they had. It was a time of lot of physical activity.. walking miles, et al. Crazy Diets they had.. cant imagine eating that much.. Even Indian strongmen / Wrestlers used to do so.
Were they 6 pack abs, low body fat people? Probably not.
A whole bunch lived long. What happened now? Abuse of old habits.. too much abundance of food, sweets, Ghee.
Increased rich-food habits due to affordability, Decreased physical activity, Lots of $$$, Access to junk food..
This means you can eat a raw-food, vegetarian diet or an all-protein and fat diet, like the Masai or Inuit, whose traditional diets contained virtually no fruits or vegetables. Once you introduce an overabundance of the grains and sugars, however ... game over.
Hmm.. now Masai I guess are close to Paleo?
I am not proposing one SIZE fits ALL thing. If you live on a Pacific Island, fish comes naturally to you. African desert.. the appropriate stuff.. Natural consumption is one thing, over abused consumption.
Communities in India that consume fish / meat used to do it as a delicacy over weekends (from what I remember).. It was not an all time ..eat as much as possible, everyday thing.
I have seen dramatic physical, mental, and some would say spiritual transformations occur when friends have switched to a raw-food diet. I have seen equally as compelling changes when friends have switched to a Paleo-style diet.This is on all levels: strength, flexibility, weight, bodyfat percentage --- even skin clarity and energy levels.
The key factor common to the two radically opposing diets is the removal of processed grains and sugars.
Great insights. Thanks for sharing. I will keep it in mind.
My feelings towards India are similar to my feelings towards Japan --- just because certain elements of a culture have evolved eating a certain way does not mean it is not a maladaptive trait. It is an adaptation that has allowed these people to survive well enough to pass along their genes.
Hmm.. Interesting thing would be to figure out the good adaptations from the bad ones
Or at least, that's what I hear a lot. If you don't have problems, there's no need to stop eating oats. It's kind of like cyanide. If you are constantly consuming small amounts that don't approach toxicity levels, you won't ever get sick. It won't affect you. So, even though there might be substances in grains that we are to varying levels indivudually allergic to, if it doesn't cause problems for you then it's really not that important. Ido Portal knows a lot about adapting to fat sources for energy, and he says it takes from 2-12 weeks to make the adaptation, depending on the individual. I personally consume a lot of olive oil each day, probably 800-900 calories worth. It took a little while for me to get used to it, but now it feels great and I also have healthier looking skin and hair 
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