Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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This is an offshoot question inspired by this thread.

There are times when I can eat anything and not feel satisfied until I drink some milk.

By what mechanism could milk uniquely satisfy hunger?

EDIT: I'm now convinced that these cravings were merely for the casomorphins produced from the digestion of milk, and not the nutritional content of the milk itself.

edited Nov 10 2011 at 2:29

asked Oct 14 2011 at 18:09

Kasra
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I have the same issue! Looking forward to the responses here... – Sarah Oct 14 2011 at 18:26

Oh me too! If I know there's dairy in the fridge, it talks to me (how does it know my name?!) until I eat it. I think about it in the same way I thought about bread when I quit it -- constantly. – January Oct 14 2011 at 19:01

I also wonder if women crave milk more than men -- from various discussions around Paleo forums, I get the impression that Paleo women are more likely to include substantial amounts of dairy than men are. – January Oct 14 2011 at 19:03

Though that could be observer/confirmation bias, since I lurv the milk... ;) – January Oct 14 2011 at 19:04

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Me too!! Sometimes I feel like I NEED a big glass of whole milk or a bowl of ice cream. Then I get a killer stomach ache and wonder why I thought it was a good idea. But sometimes, that is the only thing that will satisfy...weird! – McMeghann Oct 14 2011 at 20:42

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Matt · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-14 19:02:03Z UTC

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Opioid peptides, perhaps? See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casomorphin

You also do cover all your macronutrients and a number of micronutrients (Ca, Mg, K, etc) by drinking milk. That may be uniquely satiating.

answered Oct 14 2011 at 19:02

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cliff · Answer 2 · 2011-10-14 20:35:05Z UTC

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Its a nutrient powerhouse. Being able to drink milk without negative reactions is a huge advantage imo.

answered Oct 14 2011 at 20:35

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The best post workout recovery supplement period. IMO of course. – Ryan H Oct 14 2011 at 22:09

Anonymous Chump · Answer 3 · 2011-10-14 18:12:01Z UTC

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I don't crave milk. I deny the validity of your premise. :)

answered Oct 14 2011 at 18:12

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Putting a smiley at the end of "I deny the validity of your premise" does make it seem nicer. – FED at LiveCaveman.com Oct 14 2011 at 18:26

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Well the title says "we" but the question says "I"...so maybe answers in the way of food allergies sometimes reveal themselves as cravings would be a starting point. – JayJay Oct 14 2011 at 18:53

:) . – Anonymous Chump Oct 14 2011 at 18:59

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I love the fast that this was the accepted answer! – none Oct 14 2011 at 21:32

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Agree with Jay that sometimes food intolerances are the things we crave - no idea why, but I experienced it with white potatoes :( – sallycinnamon Oct 15 2011 at 5:27

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Phazo · Answer 4 · 2011-10-14 22:08:33Z UTC

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I feel weird drinking the milk of a different species. Hell, I'd probably feel weird if human milk was a normal drink.

answered Oct 14 2011 at 22:08

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mmmmmmmm human milk – ROB Oct 15 2011 at 0:26

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The thought is seriously grossing me out now – Phazo Oct 15 2011 at 2:42

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Makes me miss my mom... ;) – January Oct 15 2011 at 5:19

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hahahaha ... but ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww – Phazo Oct 15 2011 at 15:35

Evan · Answer 5 · 2011-10-14 18:55:17Z UTC

I used to be a milk fiend... I was one of the people who, when trying to gain some mass, thought GOMAD (gallon of milk a day) was FUN. One of the best moments in college (from HI moved to CA) is when I noticed that milk was something like 2 gallons for $4-5. Wtf? Half price than what I'm used to!! Expiration date on dairy products = worthless information, it'd be gone within the week.

Also, I loved it all; skim, 1%, 2%, 4% (whole).

Fast forward some years, I removed all calories via drink (I do still indulge very infrequently), and do not crave milk at all.

I do crave ice cold water though!

staceychev · Answer 6 · 2011-10-22 12:48:02Z UTC

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I find that if I'm not eating enough fat, I crave cheese to satisfy my "fat tooth," so maybe it's a similar mechanism? That'd be my totally unscientific answer. :)

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dsohei · Answer 7 · 2011-10-15 03:58:45Z UTC

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well your gut bacteria, fungus, yeast may crave it. or your brain/physiology may have become addicted to some part of the experience. or you may need more protein or more fat or just more calories.

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