Paleo Diet

Meadows18

I have been reading about this way of eating and it sounds pretty ok. Are there any groups out there that people can join, like mfp, for support?

angelashay42

It's just another fad diet. It's based off the fact that Paleolithic hunter-gatherers were all fit/skinny because they ate fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Sure, these things are all healthy and you will probably lose weight if you eat these things in moderation. But the key is moderation. You could just as easily eat a more varied diet and lose weight.
Hunter-gatherers were all fit because they had to to actually HUNT and GATHER, which includes lots of physical exertion.

Personally, I think any diet that forces you to cut out entire food groups (ie: grains) is going to be very difficult to stick to long term. But if you think you can live the rest of your life without pasta, bread, cake and ice cream, all the more power to ya.

naomi8888

There's paleo groups on here, use the search function and you will find heaps. It is a diet that cuts out heaps of cr@p food so IMO it's healthy. However may be hard for some people to stick to.

Zeromilediet

It's just another fad diet. It's based off the fact that Paleolithic hunter-gatherers were all fit/skinny because they ate fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Sure, these things are all healthy and you will probably lose weight if you eat these things in moderation. But the key is moderation. You could just as easily eat a more varied diet and lose weight.
Hunter-gatherers were all fit because they had to to actually HUNT and GATHER, which includes lots of physical exertion.

Personally, I think any diet that forces you to cut out entire food groups (ie: grains) is going to be very difficult to stick to long term. But if you think you can live the rest of your life without pasta, bread, cake and ice cream, all the more power to ya.

You mean like how vegetarians cut out the entire animal food group? That kind of difficult-to-stick to diet?

Grains are not a food group any more than hamburger is a food group. It's just one type of plant. Sadly it has come to be included in practically everything that can be called crp because grains require sweetening among other things to make them edible.

I've been eating paleo over a year and eat a variety of meats, fish & seafood, poultry, wild game, plants including vegetables & fruit, and nuts. Hunter gathers were all fit because they didn't eat crummy food.

mercina22

^^^ THIS^^^ and they did not lead a seditary lifestyle like we have now..

It's just another fad diet. It's based off the fact that Paleolithic hunter-gatherers were all fit/skinny because they ate fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Sure, these things are all healthy and you will probably lose weight if you eat these things in moderation. But the key is moderation. You could just as easily eat a more varied diet and lose weight.
Hunter-gatherers were all fit because they had to to actually HUNT and GATHER, which includes lots of physical exertion.

Personally, I think any diet that forces you to cut out entire food groups (ie: grains) is going to be very difficult to stick to long term. But if you think you can live the rest of your life without pasta, bread, cake and ice cream, all the more power to ya.

You mean like how vegetarians cut out the entire animal food group? That kind of difficult-to-stick to diet?

Grains are not a food group any more than hamburger is a food group. It's just one type of plant. Sadly it has come to be included in practically everything that can be called crp because grains require sweetening among other things to make them edible.

I've been eating paleo over a year and eat a variety of meats, fish & seafood, poultry, wild game, plants including vegetables & fruit, and nuts. Hunter gathers were all fit because they didn't eat crummy food.

AnDCorby09

I LOVE Paleo! I have been full Paleo for about 6 weeks and I have lost 41 lbs. It's all about eating healthy! There are a couple of support groups in the MFP community that are amazing! just type in Paleo as a search in the community. As far as there being an actual site online just for Paleo community people I have yet to find one, but you can find almost anything online as far as , recipes, foods that are allowed, in moderation, or not suggested, and links to books (some will even send you a free chapter.) I hope you find what you are looking to do The best part about this diet is you never go hungry. You listen to your own hunger cues in your body and you eat all the good things your body needs. You feel satisfied, full, and your body feels clearer than ever! If you have any q's message me/add me as an MFP friend for support

bm99

I swear I've read the exact same responses back when Atkin's was cool...

It's just a fad and the science is junk.

carld256

I swear I've read the exact same responses back when Atkin's was cool...

It's just a fad and the science is junk.

I agree.

Crochetluvr

I was curious about the plan so I found an article on it. Its interesting reading whether you decide to go with it or not.

http://www.fitbomb.com/p/why-i-eat-paleo.html

Bloomsday

Hi --

I have followed this way of eating for a few years now, and it has made an enormous difference in my health. No more pain/inflamation and my health has really improved. I can't tell you the last time I had a cold.

I can understand why people who don't know much about it would automatically think it's unhealthy because it seems to go against all conventional wisdom about healthy eating and exercise -- but in my experience it's made a huge difference in my wellbeing.

You might like to check out another website, marksdailyapple.com -- very informative and presents easy-to-understand science/research behind it. Plus, the groups and discussion threads are full of people who are very supportive and informed, so you'll get thoughtful answers to your questions. If you're interested in a view on grains (and how it fits with paleo), you might like Gary Taubes' books.

Good luck!

victoria4321

I swear I've read the exact same responses back when Atkin's was cool...

It's just a fad and the science is junk.

I agree.

Why do you believe that? It doesn't cut out any macros. Atkin's diet was a low carb diet which was difficult to follow on a life long basis. Pretty much all Paleo does is cut out sources of processed food. I think if they called it by another name people would give it more respect. Everyone seems so fixed on "how you do know what cavemen ate???" rather than looking at the actual reasons they give to avoid certain foods.

People could eat whatever they want too, no need to throw a label on things. I think its useful to take some pointers from the Paleo eating plan though and probably throw in a few "forbidden" snack items if you want.

bm99

I swear I've read the exact same responses back when Atkin's was cool...

It's just a fad and the science is junk.

I agree.

Why do you believe that? It doesn't cut out any macros. Atkin's diet was a low carb diet which was difficult to follow on a life long basis. Pretty much all Paleo does is cut out sources of processed food. I think if they called it by another name people would give it more respect. Everyone seems so fixed on "how you do know what cavemen ate???" rather than looking at the actual reasons they give to avoid certain foods.

People could eat whatever they want too, no need to throw a label on things. I think its useful to take some pointers from the Paleo eating plan though and probably throw in a few "forbidden" snack items if you want.

Cutting out processed junk is an obvious solution to many health and weight problems. I would absolutely give this "diet" respect if it didn't spout nonsense about cavemen and how our degestive systems evolved. They should have called it the "logic" diet and left the hippie caveman stuff out of it.

victoria4321

Cutting out processed junk is an obvious solution to many health and weight problems. I would absolutely give this "diet" respect if it didn't spout nonsense about cavemen and how our degestive systems evolved. They should have called it the "logic" diet and left the hippie caveman stuff out of it.

Definitely agree with this. More people seem bothered by the name and supposed origin above everything else. I'm sure the idea came from thinking about what caveman possibly ate and what could have been available, but there is research and science behind the restricted foods. It mostly seems to exclude food that many people don't tolerate well. That doesn't mean your body can't adjust and learn to tolerate the food items, but why would you want to force yourself to do so if its not necessary?

shannon877

Eh, the vegetarians don't get as much grief because they eat beans and pasta. I started eating paleo about a year ago. I have dropped 30 lbs, and I feel so much better. When I eat bread or pasta, I can feel my body slowing down and being sluggish. It's almost a 30 minute to 1-hour window where this happens. You know that cutting sugar out is the right thing to do... The only questionable call is with dairy. Since I'm lactose intolerant, it wasn't hard for me to cut out dairy. Many paleo eaters include raw milk or butter, because they can tolerate it. I, unfortunately, can't. What many people who focus on "hippie caveman" don't understand is that it's the **quality** of the food that matters most. Atkins was ok with you eating bacon and cheese and crap. Paleo wants you to cut out the nitrates, nitrites, and chemically sprayed foods. That's more of what they're trying to get across when they say "Caveman." There wasn't 100 gallons of RoundUp being sprayed on everything that was grown for food. Animals weren't pumped full of antibiotics. Concentrate more on organic fruits & veggies, grown as locally as possible, and grass-fed (not grain-fed) animals.

mindidily

My husband does Paleo, most of the time. I do not. I have nothing against the "diet" itself, just some of the reasonings seem odd to me. If someone wants to cut things out like that though, whatever. I just find it a pain to plan meals for the family, because the kids and I don't eat this way. Though it's getting to the point if we want, say, pasta, he will cook his own dinner.
It seems to be working well for him. He's lost some good weight and claims he feels great on it.