Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Hi PaleoHackers --

I am putting together something sort of fun around Paleo products for fitness and for the kitchen. This could be things like Vibrams or cookware or foods.

Would love your input.

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Christopher Gagnon
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asked Aug 19 at 23:03

Patrik♦♦
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Barefoot (or near-barefoot, in the case of Virbrams) running is very paleo. – Tyler F Aug 20 at 2:03

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I mean no disrespect, but attaching the name paleo to products of moderin civilization is farcical, imho. And your reason that Vibrams are "paleo" is because they facilitate barefoot running is a slippery slope. By this reasoning, Trojan, Rayban, Speedo, and Calvin Klien are all paleo because sex, keeping the sun out of our eyes, swimming, and covering our genitalia are all "paleo." So are commercial tanning salons, because vitamin D absorption through the skin is paleo. The list goes on to incorporate virtually every single product made by man, because there's some reason it is paleo. – foreveryoung Aug 20 at 14:16

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@foreveryoung, you make some good points, but you could use a slightly thicker skin. – Amy B. Aug 20 at 19:10

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I'd just like to point out that the "slippery slope" is something of a fallacy, particularly in this context. EVERYTHING we call paleo is paleo only as a contemporary label we choose to apply based on a pretty arbitrary set of criteria. We do not, in fact, live in paleolithic times, therefore nothing is paleo. Not even our precious grass-fed cows--nor buying them at the market rather than hunting them. Vibrams (hideous as they are) are as paleo as grass-fed beef. – Christopher Gagnon Aug 20 at 19:22

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I must say that "paleo products" had the non-sequitor bells ringing in my head. – Dave S. Aug 20 at 19:30

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VB · Answer 1 · 2012-08-20 19:07:30Z UTC

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Le Creuset - they make wonderful cast iron pans.

Cannot come up with anything else, sorry.

answered Aug 20 at 19:07

VB
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WayfinderAli · Answer 2 · 2012-08-20 15:30:58Z UTC

Here's my list, in no particular order, and I'm omitting kitchen stuff because there are so many already listed elsewhere on PH:

Vibram 5 fingers (or other barefoot minimalist shoes)

Foam rollers

BioLite Camp stove (a backcountry wood stove that cooks your food and charges your phone/GPS/ipod)

Voodoo flossing bands

Rubberbandz crossfit/pull up bands

Goal Zero Solar panel and charging battery pack

Make your own mead

Activated Charcoal Soap Handmade by Rocky Top Soap Shop

a tractor tire to flip around

Anything from Smartwool or Icebreaker = sustainable, ethical merino wool clothes and socks

Survival Wisdom & Know How: Everything You Need to Know to Thrive in the Wilderness

an axe from Best Made or Gränsfors Bruks

Marcy · Answer 3 · 2012-08-20 13:14:30Z UTC

Hey Patrik, I asked a similar question a few days ago about kitchen items and got some good responses: http://paleohacks.com/questions/143384/building-the-essential-paleo-kitchen#axzz245kK4zkX

My contributions:

Water Kefir Grains: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/water-kefir-grains.html

Trace Mineral Drops: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/concentrace-trace-mineral-drops.html

Toasted Nori Sheets: http://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Cove-Organic-Toasted-9-Ounce/dp/B001EQ55T0

Sunscreen is Scary, Clothing is Better and Lasts Forever: http://www.coolibar.com/

Blue Lights are Evil: http://stereopsis.com/flux/

Sleep Like the Dead: http://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Insulated-Blackout-Curtain-Set-BEIGE/dp/B001A662BE

Best Water Filter on the Planet: (add trace elements from above): http://berkleywaterfilter.com/

Identifying Insects (for eating or just because insects are badass): http://www.amazon.com/National-Audubon-Society-American-Insects/dp/0394507630

Be Prepared for Retreating Into the Woods: http://www.amazon.com/The-Self-sufficient-Life-How-Live/dp/0789493322

Be Prepared for Staying in Town: http://www.wisebread.com/how-to-make-moonshine

CICO Suave · Answer 4 · 2012-08-20 04:34:17Z UTC

For my money, the best paleo products are the ones endorsed on Jimmy Moore's blog - http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/. Personally vetted by the father of paleo himself - Mr. Moore - you know you're getting real primal products. And if he doesn't have the kinds of products you're looking for, well, you don't need 'em then.

Caveman formally known as Dan · Answer 5 · 2012-08-20 03:50:17Z UTC

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How about Olympic Bars and Bumper Plates?

My personal favorites come form Rogue

http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-beater-bar.php

http://www.roguefitness.com/new-hg-rogue-bumpers.php

answered Aug 20 at 3:50

Caveman formally known as Dan
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