Comments on: Is It Healthier To Eat Like A Caveman?

By: James

James — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:25:17 +0000

Better make that :”I am not aware of any…..” because by now the science is overwhelming.

By: Esmerelda

Esmerelda — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:10:34 +0000

I tried going paleo (actually primal blueprint-style) about a month ago and gained five pounds. I also felt nauseous after meals, and consoled myself, “At least I’m too queasy to think about pasta!” I think it was because despite what some people say, at a certain point, calories do count. I was at a healthy weight and fairly active and all of a sudden I was thinking, “Woo-hoo, I can eat all the fat I want!” So I gorged on (locally raised organic, at least) bacon and sausage…oh, and duck fat, too…and gained weight. I have since added back rice and decreased the meat (and fat) and feel much better. I don’t disagree with the rationale, but I definitely had to tweak it to work for me. And I was just miserable without my rice.

By: Lukas

Lukas — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:02:50 +0000

I think a good way to approach Paleo is to adopt it strictly 80-90% of the time, with the remaining 10-20% of the time spent eating quality foodie treats. This has been working well for me. I never feel Paleo is restrictive this way and have no guilt enjoying a well crafted tart on occasion because it is a small part of my overall diet.

By: Darya Pino

Darya Pino — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:13:25 +0000

Here’s what I’ve got: http://summertomato.com/too-many-vegetables-how-to-prevent-gas-and-digestive-problems-caused-by-healthy-eating/

By: Mirra

Mirra — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:39:02 +0000

Just wondering how you eliminated food items “allergy test style”? Can you direct me to a source on how to do this? I seem to have perpetual gas problems and never feel energetic. I am trying to narrow down what is causing these issues. One part is sleep deprivation I am certain. Another eating patterns throughout the day. However, the gas issue is probably something I am eating or a combination of something. How did you eliminate items to determine the culprit?

By: James Pott

James Pott — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:41:45 +0000

I am a neo-paleo. Sort of like an Eades version of Atkins, but not exactly. We have pretty much gotten out of the grain game except for one. We discovered that spelt, although closely related to wheat, is a completely different grain and excellent for making your own bread. The gluten are also of a different variety. They are much shorter and more readily digested. Wheat is a fairly toxic substance if you know the whole story:
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/page/dark-side-wheat-new-perspectives-celiac-disease-wheat-intolerance-sayer-ji
So if you want to enjoy your bread make it spelt. And you don’t need the bran because spelt flour is a complete nutrient not like wheat where you need the wheat germ and the bran (with all the problems). Get you fiber from your veggies. Much healthier, and if raw, loaded with enzymes.

By: Richelle

Richelle — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:53:42 +0000

Yep totally agree. Whatever works for that person is best. The key is finding out whichever one works best for that person.

By: Darya Pino

Darya Pino — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:37:44 +0000

Awesome for you, congrats. You know it’s weird, I’ve tried to cut out grains entirely before and I always end up gaining weight. I have many friends with the same experience. But I’m already very fit and healthy. Whatever works

By: Richelle

Richelle — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:28:33 +0000

Hi I have been doing the Paleo Diet for about a month now, but some of it for a few years. I have Celiac Disease and I am lactose intolerant also, so really I have not been eating Gluten and dairy(except for cheese) for quite some time and I lost about 30lbs doing that plus I felt so much better. However I reached a plateau in my weight loss and health. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t get past it. Then I started the Paleo Diet and I feel even better and I just today, got past my plateau and soon will be very fit. I agree very much with what Craig said that it is one of those diets that is rigid about the rules at first for you to rid your body of all the ick, but after that it is about fitting it into your way of life and really making you think what you are putting into your body and if it is going to help or hinder. Thanks I love this site.

By: Roger

Roger — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:47:21 +0000

I’ve been following a Paleo diet for about a year now. Granted, my goals are different than most, but I’ve been able to increase my weight while lowering my body fat. That simply isn’t possible on a grain/legume rich diet. I know. I’ve tried them all.