Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I recently have switched over to ZC (meat, eggs, seafood, coconut oil) and had concerns over the lack of fiber since eliminating the leafy greens/broccoli/cauliflower that I had in my diet before. For other ZCers out there, are you taking any probiotic supplements? Greek yogurt? Or still consuming a small amount of greens or fermented vegetables each week to help out?

I have no doubts I'm getting enough fat and protein in my diet, so this aspect is my only concern and the only part I feel will have a negative change. Thanks.

flag	asked Jun 9 2011 at 17:40 JP 101●3

	Forgot to also mention I eat liver twice a week and soon plan to include bone marrow broth – JP Jun 9 2011 at 17:53
	Just interested : why do you do ZC? Btw, like Rose says you'll probably have loose stools for 2-3 weeks, that's what I'm experiencing atm. – Korion Oct 12 2011 at 14:18

Rose · Answer 1 · 2011-06-09 18:01:27Z UTC

The most common experience reported by new ZCers is looseness of BMs, probably from the jump in fat consumption. There's also, for many, fewer BMS -- every other day, or even every few days, rather than daily. So, short answer, most folks end up not needing anything for "help." Here's a thread about that.

Sounds like you're planning on eating some very nutritious food. Good for you for including liver and bone marrow broth. Good luck!

Huey · Answer 2 · 2011-10-12 14:25:10Z UTC

I've always tended to get constipated from dairy products, and it got much worse when I gave up fiber. So I gave up dairy also. Now it's just meat & other animal tissues for me (some coconut too, but I'm gonna get rid of that). Things are humming along fine now, no need for fiber.

L. Peltier · Answer 3 · 2011-06-09 18:09:46Z UTC

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I eat home-made sauerkraut and/or leafy greens/broccoli when things feel a little....full.

answered Jun 9 2011 at 18:09

L. Peltier

Starting ZC from standard paleo: fiber/probiotic?

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