I can not remember that were they also told to avoid other refined carbs, but just thought that this earlier recommendation to not eat sugar might be interesting. (idmprogram.com)
One of the things that struck me in this book is that Fuhrman points out that people's sweet tooth is there for a reason... it's not a bad thing, unless we satisfy it with refined sugar and other refined carbs. (greatfoodlifestyle.com)
Refined flours and other refined carbs are definitely in this category. (greatfoodlifestyle.com)