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Is Dairy Paleo?
Some Paleo experts believe dairy is absolutely not acceptable on the Paleo diet, while others believe that certain types of dairy may be just fine in moderation. Here's some background so you can make your … Continue reading
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Stop Eating Dairy (at least for a while)
I, like you, often search online for new Paleo recipes. What I'm constantly and surprisingly met with are "Paleo" recipes that include dairy. Now, I know the Paleo/Primal movement is growing and evolving, so changes … Continue reading
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Pedro Bastos on Dairy
"Dairy, Hormones, and Human Health" by Pedro Bastos, MA, MS from Ancestry on Vimeo. Happy Monday! Anyone still wondering about the health effects of dairy? Have some lingering questions about whether it's paleo or not, … Continue reading
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Q&A: Saturated Fat, Dairy, Breakfast, Salt
I have to say I miss writing on the blog every couple of days, but I'm happy to announce that we're in the process of writing The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Paleolithic Diet right … Continue reading
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Why Paleo?
So why go Paleo? To start things off, here's a little Paleolithic timeline for you. We started eating the Paleo way about 2.5 million years ago, and then we drastically changed our diets about 10,000 years … Continue reading
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Can A Vegetarian or Vegan Be Paleo?
I've been getting a lot of messages lately from vegetarians and vegans wanting to know whether they can eat a Paleo diet while at the same time adhering to their animal food restrictions. As a … Continue reading
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Q&A: Canola Oil, Goat Yogurt, Pita Bread, Popcorn, Green Beans, and Condiments
These very good questions came in a recent email from a Paleo Plan reader. Here are her initial comments and her questions follow with my answers below them in italics. Thank you for helping those … Continue reading
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The Calcium Conundrum
There’s a calcium craze going on right now in this country. In order to fulfill the lofty calcium RDA of about 1 gram per day, women everywhere are eating dairy like it’s their job. On … Continue reading
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Q&A: Is Paleo Good for Menopausal Women?
Here's an interesting question from a reader that I thought a lot of people might be able to relate to... Q: My midwife is interested in Paleo. She says she feels like Paleo is more … Continue reading
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More On Protein Powders
This week, I'll continue with my protein powder dissection. Like I said in my last post about soy protein, I know that a lot of you make exceptions in your otherwise Paleo diets for things … Continue reading
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Q&A: Gaining Weight on Paleo
Q: Saw your Q&A from a member wanting to lose weight. What about the opposite question - gaining weight? I have been told to eat very 'clean' by a crossfit coach and doctor and have … Continue reading
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Foods to Avoid on a Paleo Diet Plan
Beans and cereals are healthy, right? Well, not if you are following the Paleo diet. This dietary regimen is based on the diet of ancient, nomadic men of the Paleolithic Era. The diet of the … Continue reading
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If You’re Gonna Cheat, Try to Cheat Paleo
I've written before about "cheating" on the Paleo diet here, but I think it's time to revisit this topic. It's on my mind because my sister and a client have both been having cravings for … Continue reading
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My n=1 Non-Paleo Pizza Experiment
By experiment, I just mean that I ate a piece of pizza. One time. One mouthwatering slice. In the past, this simple act would've led to things like bloating, eczema, a red rash on my … Continue reading
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Confused about The Paleo “Rules”…
The truth is simple: there is no single, absolute Paleo diet. There is no particular food plan that every person from the Paleolithic era followed, beginning 2.5 million years ago up until the advent of … Continue reading
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Is Paleo Safe for Kids?
I get this question more than I'd like to admit: Is eating Paleo safe for kids and babies? Allow me to answer a question with a better question: Is eating a Western diet safe for … Continue reading