Anyone doing Paleo? I'm reading the Primal Blueprint and it makes so much sense.

I like the idea of Paleo, but have some issues with how some people perceive the diet.

For example, cavemen didn't drink milk, but once people started keeping cows, some gradually evolved the ability to continue making lactase into adulthood.. and when food was scarce, those that could subsist on milk didn't starve, so they continued on to pass on those genes. I am a fortunate recipient of those genes, so since I can digest milk, why wouldn't I drink it? Trust me, if cavemen COULD drink milk.. they would have too! Lol.

Cavemen had access to a wider variety of foods than we have today. Modern agriculture has narrowed our foodstuffs so far, that we now primarily subsist off of maybe 100 items (and only about 10- 20 of them make up the bulk of our diets).. that the idea of narrowing what we eat even further.. seems like a really bad idea.

Having said that, processed, chemical laden foods have no place at my table either. I'll do Paleo+ (I also want my legumes, potatoes, and dairy).

Agreed. I can't imagine not having cheese in my diet. I have no digestion issues with it either and have lost 93 lbs while enjoying lots of high fat dairy. I have read that there are several variations of Paleo and that you can modify it to what works for you. Some people include beans, some dairy and some include certain sweeteners.

Reading Primal Blueprint and love the book. I think it is good as far as nutritional advice long term. Anyone else read this book? It's not exactly the same as Paleo, but certainly has a lot of similarities and is consistent with a lower carb lifestyle.

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Mostly protein, vegetables and fruit. I also include whole grains in moderation. And I eat low fat dairy and as I reach goal I'm incorporating some full fat dairy and nuts. My focus is on whole foods.