Paleo Diet

shanelynch_12
shanelynch_12 Posts: 5 Member
edited October 4 in Health and Weight Loss
What do you guys think about the Paleo Diet in general? I just started reading the book and a lot of it seems to make sense. Any comments, questions, concerns?

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  • ktgaither
    ktgaither Posts: 1
    have'nt heard of that before explain it
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    It excludes certain types of food based on a false premise, and then claims to have positive effects on health and body composition, not because of calorie balance and macro intake, but because you excluded the "evil" foods.
  • FAVOLOSOMII
    FAVOLOSOMII Posts: 188 Member
    'm not familiar with it, but you may want to search the boards about it. It's been mentioned quite a bit here.
  • cookingwithtrace
    cookingwithtrace Posts: 30
    seems to make sense. It comes down to eating real food with the least amount of processing. I am not sure I can roll like "Grok", but maybe I can make a difference with an almost caveman diet.. good luck
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    It helped me get off of insulin and reverse my diabetes. We have a support group here:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/356629-palelo-support-group
  • KimertRuns13_1
    KimertRuns13_1 Posts: 702 Member
    I read one of the Paleo books and tried the diet for a week. I gained 6 lbs. Needless to say, I immediately decided it wasn't for me since I am trying to lose weight!
  • oaken
    oaken Posts: 35 Member
    I'm pro-paleo and I think it does a body good.
  • Ebbykins
    Ebbykins Posts: 420 Member
    I think it's great for people who may have had underlying digestive issues in the first place (that said gluten intolerance is only an issue for a very small portion of the general population), there are a lot of studies that back up lowering carbohydrate consumption having lots of health benefits. There are also great recipes that are grain free, lower carb, etc for people who want to switch up macros at meals. Overall, it's a great way to get processed foods out of your diet and eat in whole foods form more often, but being too strict with it might make you a sad panda when you just want a piece of damn old fashioned cake on your birthday. :D
  • vettle
    vettle Posts: 621 Member
    It's a pile of crap.

    We haven't been hunter gatherers for a LONG time - our bodies need other nutrients now and at that time we didn't eat these other things because they weren't available and we had no idea how good they would be for us.
  • janetteluparia
    janetteluparia Posts: 318 Member
    I read about it today. Fruit, veggies, lean meat and avoid processed carbohydrates including grains. I am not comfortable with the whole cave man reference and you really need to get adequate B vitamins and fiber although you can do it without grains its just harder. As a nutritionist I like that he his published and peer reviewed but I can't say if the research is sound. It was interesting to read. If you eat fruits and veggies plus lean meats you will lose weight and get your blood sugar stableized I just dont think it is some "miracle" plan that will change your life. Eat for health, reasonable portions, a variety of textures and colors, excersise!!
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    our bodies need other nutrients now
    Please explain.
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    I'm on board! I find for me that removing grains and processed food has helped me the most. I still eat dairy - but not as much as I used to. I don't think you can go wrong eating whole, unprocessed foods.
  • bluebird321
    bluebird321 Posts: 733 Member
    It has been working for me quite well -- cutting out the processed food and grains has made a big difference for me.

    I recommend doing a lot of your own research since there seems to be a lot of conflicting opinions on it.
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    I don't think you can go wrong eating whole, unprocessed foods.

    This. Meat + veggies, everything else is just unnecessary fluff!
  • Ebbykins
    Ebbykins Posts: 420 Member
    I don't think you can go wrong eating whole, unprocessed foods.

    This. Meat + veggies, everything else is just unnecessary fluff!

    But fluff is delicious! :D
  • FairyMiss
    FairyMiss Posts: 1,812 Member
    I don't think you can go wrong eating whole, unprocessed foods.

    This. Meat + veggies, everything else is just unnecessary fluff!

    But fluff is delicious! :D

    mmmmmmmmmmm fluffer nutter
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    It's a pile of crap.

    We haven't been hunter gatherers for a LONG time - our bodies need other nutrients now and at that time we didn't eat these other things because they weren't available and we had no idea how good they would be for us.

    lol at this xD

    what other nutrients exactly?
  • skywa
    skywa Posts: 901 Member
    It's a pile of crap.

    We haven't been hunter gatherers for a LONG time - our bodies need other nutrients now and at that time we didn't eat these other things because they weren't available and we had no idea how good they would be for us.

    it takes millions of years for a species to evolve.

    -____-+
  • skywa
    skywa Posts: 901 Member
    I don't think you can go wrong eating whole, unprocessed foods.

    This. Meat + veggies, everything else is just unnecessary fluff!

    But fluff is delicious! :D

    you can still eat potatoes? Its a gluten free carb. and delicious in all its forms. :3
  • Ebbykins
    Ebbykins Posts: 420 Member
    I don't think you can go wrong eating whole, unprocessed foods.

    This. Meat + veggies, everything else is just unnecessary fluff!

    But fluff is delicious! :D

    you can still eat potatoes? Its a gluten free carb. and delicious in all its forms. :3

    So is rice, and it too is fluffy and delicious. Mmm fluffiness.
  • Raf702
    Raf702 Posts: 196 Member
    There are countless diets out there, either current, old, new, innovative, trends, fads, etc. Key to successful weight/fat loss, is understanding CALORIES. Which entails maintenance calories, calorie deficit, macro-nutrients, calorie values, etc. By knowing the most basic information is a huge impact on a person's weight gain, weight loss, or fat loss goals. I create my own diet and utilize what works, or modifying the simple diets that have been around for ages.
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    It's a pile of crap.

    We haven't been hunter gatherers for a LONG time - our bodies need other nutrients now and at that time we didn't eat these other things because they weren't available and we had no idea how good they would be for us.

    lol at this xD

    what other nutrients exactly?
    Well, I mean.... Look at all those paleo adherents and their obvious grain deficits.
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