Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I've been Paleo-ing for the last 8 months with some great results.

I am a creature of habit and have gotten used to making a steak (usually grass fed, or at a minimum anti biotic free and on vegetarian diet meats).

Should be I be concerned long term eating a steak a day? I also eat 3-4 pieces of farmers market nitrate free bacon in the morning.

asked Feb 4 2011 at 22:27

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Ruby · Answer 1 · 2011-02-05 03:38:06Z UTC

Last night I had two ribeyes and a half a bone of marrow (how the heck do you describe a marrow portion size??)

Then this morning I had a ribeye for breakfast.

Just did my intro to Crossfit.

I have nothing scientific to contribute other than the fact that I feel AWESOME.

Thank you, red meat.

:)

mari · Answer 2 · 2011-02-04 23:23:26Z UTC

Red meat is good to eat until you are full. Then you should stop.

Seriously though, red meat is not associated with cancer and is healthier than non-ruminant meats because of a more favorable polyunsaturated fatty acid profile.

Have you read Kurt Harris's blog, PaNu?

Kristjan · Answer 3 · 2011-02-04 23:53:25Z UTC

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There's no such thing as too much red meat.

This is one of the foods us humans have evolved with eating in abundance.

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Travis Culp · Answer 4 · 2011-02-04 23:53:36Z UTC

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If you use fatty cuts of grass-fed meat, don't worry about it. It is possible to consume toxic amounts of lean protein, however.

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	Is this due to satiety being a factor? – Todd Feb 4 2011 at 23:04
	Google rabbit starvation todd – Stephen-Aegis Feb 5 2011 at 1:59
	Rabbit starvation is because of lean meat, it is of no relevance here. – majkinetor Sep 14 2011 at 18:17

rob · Answer 5 · 2011-02-05 00:38:02Z UTC

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How about iron overload??? I love red meat, but I recently read an article by Ray Peat mentioning how iron overload could be a precursor to many diseases, especially in men. I know donating blood can help, but I am not to fond of doing it often.

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Unless you're supplementing and/or have a genetic predisposition, this is really unlikely. A periodic CBC would show the hemoglobin level and let you know if you are beyond the safe threshold of 18g/dl or whatever it is. – Travis Culp♦ Feb 5 2011 at 0:57

Yeah, this is the only thing I could think of which could be a prob for some. For myself, I used to have anemia when I used to eat a low meat diet, so could be I would be less prone to excess iron problems. One thing nice about paleo is I now have great hemocrit levels and don't have to listen to the doc wagging his/her finger about any issues there. – Eva Feb 5 2011 at 5:43

It may be problem. But coffee or IP6 after red meet solves it. – majkinetor Sep 14 2011 at 18:18

pjnoir · Answer 6 · 2011-02-05 03:17:23Z UTC

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The only things that my body has problems with and the list of things that are bad for you- only come from grains and industrial agriculture, not from red meat or animal products. I eat a lot of veggies, more than so-called vegetarians who load up on grains and junk food (watch them eat chips, crackers and cakes).

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Many of my vegan/vegetarian friends have an angry disposition because they are always snacking on glutenous grains, nutrient empty carbs like rice and lots of soy lol. – justanotherhunt Feb 5 2011 at 3:29

That seems very common as a cursory glance over at 30 bananas a day will show. – Alan Feb 6 2011 at 8:15

How much red meat is too much?

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