Paleo/Primal way of eating = finally the truth revealed?

caprica

I too agree with accountant boi. This is a debate that I have regularly with my husband. He believes strict paleo, I believe in a more rounded approach. I do not believe that eating lard and bacon is as healthy for your or even more so than eating whole grains. It's all perspective, and I say "To each his own".

It totally depends on which paleo author you read. Some Paleo authors promote eating lean meats and staying away from processed meats, such as bacon.

JohnnyNull

Waaah waaaah waaaaah. Reality doesn't agree with me.

Grokette

Well, that's the closest the pro-side has come to coming up with something interesting. However,

"Lectins serve many different biological functions in animals, from the regulation of cell adhesion to glycoprotein synthesis and the control of protein levels in the blood. They may also bind soluble extracellular and intercellular glycoproteins. Some lectins are found on the surface of mammalian liver cells that specifically recognize galactose residues. It is believed that these cell-surface receptors are responsible for the removal of certain glycoproteins from the circulatory system. Another lectin is a receptor that recognizes hydrolytic enzymes containing mannose-6-phosphate, and targets these proteins for delivery to the lysosomes. I-cell disease is one type of defect in this particular system. Lectins are also known to play important roles in the immune system by recognizing carbohydrates that are found exclusively on pathogens, or that are inaccessible on host cells. Examples are the lectin complement activation pathway and mannose-binding lectin."

Also:

"Foods with high concentrations of lectins, such as beans, cereal grains, seeds, and nuts, may be harmful if consumed in excess in uncooked or improperly cooked form"

Did you note : "may", "in excess", "undercooked or improperly cooked"? Hardly the fear-mongering "THIS RESPONSE HAPPEN IN EVERYONE WHO EATS GRAINS."

The mere fact that grains cause inflammation that can lead to heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, arthritiis and many other ailments that are being passed off as being caused from simply aging or other causes is enough to keep me away from them.

moto813

If you've read the books, you would know that everyone is intolerant. Some just handle it better and don't notice because it's something they've always eaten and have never stopped so they don't know what it feels like to feel their best. I am not sure how it's 'preachy' when it's science and facts. How can something (our natural instinctual way of eating) God created and that has worked for MILLIONS of years be so wrong? Also, why is it that over 10,000 years ago, there was no such thing as cancer, auto-immune disease or even cavities and then comes the agricultural revolution and all those things are everyday topics. I think you can't argue with fact or scientific proof. People are just gluttons who don't want to want...

bisky

"Believing that exercise can “make up for” unhealthy eating habits.

I could go on with this one for hours. It’s an extremely common misconception and one that allows far too many people to rationalize extremely unhealthy dietary habits. Exercise does not determine your biochemistry—diet does. It’s true that exercise (properly done) has many important health benefits. It can help improve, for instance, insulin sensitivity. This will not, however, somehow magically compensate for eating that stack of pancakes for breakfast. Although it is possible to burn off the sugar (with anaerobic exercise) it is NOT possible to burn off the insulin. Trans-fats, too, will NOT melt away and evaporate on the treadmill or stationary bike at the gym after you ate those French fries for lunch. Exercise is an ADJUNCT to a healthy diet…NOT a substitute."

This is so true.....when I was younger I lost weight by running or biking and was fairly active but still 10 - 20 lbs overweight because of my diet. Now that I can't spend 4 -5 hours a day hiking, biking, etc....the weight really came on. I am just finally getting serious about eating healthy. I appreciate this article you shared with us. I believe there are a lot of truths in this diet.

katschi

In the past few days I've changed over to a Paleo style of menu and already my binges have ceased, a kilo of weight has melted away, I feel more alert and also much calmer around food.
I'm not obsessing about my next meal, when I can eat again or if I'll be able to control myself when I do.

Trying to control my binges when I eat "healthy" grains and sometimes legumes is impossible. All these years of trying and failing made me feel like I was the one at fault for not being able to lose this excess weight of mine. I had no idea that the foods I was eating were keeping the fat on me and perpetuating the problem.

Just received and began reading "Why We Get Fat" by Gary Taubes.
I finished The Paleo Diet yesterday and Primal Blueprint is next in queue on the nightstand.
I've been reading marksdailyapple and several other sites and blogs and I KNOW that following this manner of eating will be the way out of my obesity.

I have cancer and I'm hoping that I see it eradicated from my body. My doctors say that diet has nothing to do with it but I hope I will prove them wrong. Eliminating dairy and grains just might do it.
I'm willing to use myself as a guinea pig to see if it works.

Hope everyone is well and enjoying their Paleo lifestyle!

Grokette

In the past few days I've changed over to a Paleo style of menu and already my binges have ceased, a kilo of weight has melted away, I feel more alert and also much calmer around food.
I'm not obsessing about my next meal, when I can eat again or if I'll be able to control myself when I do.

Trying to control my binges when I eat "healthy" grains and sometimes legumes is impossible. All these years of trying and failing made me feel like I was the one at fault for not being able to lose this excess weight of mine. I had no idea that the foods I was eating were keeping the fat on me and perpetuating the problem.

Just received and began reading "Why We Get Fat" by Gary Taubes.
I finished The Paleo Diet yesterday and Primal Blueprint is next in queue on the nightstand.
I've been reading marksdailyapple and several other sites and blogs and I KNOW that following this manner of eating will be the way out of my obesity.

I have cancer and I'm hoping that I see it eradicated from my body. My doctors say that diet has nothing to do with it but I hope I will prove them wrong. Eliminating dairy and grains just might do it.
I'm willing to use myself as a guinea pig to see if it works.

Hope everyone is well and enjoying their Paleo lifestyle!

My husbands boss has cancer also and he not only dropped grains, legumes and dairy, but also dropped fruit except for once or twice a week as a dessert.

This makes sense because cancer feeds on sugar and fruit is full of well sugar.

Best of luck to you. I think you will be fine!!!