Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I've been following the Robb Wolf paleo autoimmune protocol (no eggs, dairy and nightshades) and had some success with inflammation issues. When paleo folks talk about nightshades they mostly mention potatoes, tomatoes and peppers however after some quick googling I realized that goji berries and golden berries (aka gooseberries) are also part of the nightshade family. This is a real bummer since ive been thinking about including these two superfruits in my diet.

My question is... should I avoid these strictly based on the basis that they are considered a nightshade... or should they be fine?

edited Dec 16 2011 at 3:54

asked Dec 16 2011 at 3:33

Eric
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Paleo AI protocol according to whom? Wolf? Cordain? Jaminet? And it would also depend on what kind of AI disease you may have. Plus, for inflammation, gluten maybe more of an issue. – Namby Pamby Dec 16 2011 at 3:51

Robb Wolf's protocol – Eric Dec 16 2011 at 3:55

So u should be gluten-/dairy-/legume-/egg-/nightshade- and nut-free. – Namby Pamby Dec 16 2011 at 4:40

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They aren't super anythings if your body doesn't like them. Go big or go home. Give it a try without all of them then go from there. – Shari Bambino Dec 16 2011 at 4:51

If you cut out gluten/dairy/legume/egg/nightshade and nuts.... what can you eat? I'm confused.... – Michelle Apr 11 2012 at 11:39

Rhubarb · Answer 1 · 2011-12-16 04:39:37Z UTC

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I was of the understanding that nightshades meant ALL nightshades.

answered Dec 16 2011 at 4:39

Rhubarb
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raney · Answer 2 · 2011-12-16 08:22:08Z UTC

This "autoimmune protocol" sounds like another way of stating a low lectin version of paleo. It does mean all nightshades. Nuts and seeds are going to be included in that as well.

You can read more about lectins here: The Lectin Story

paleoz · Answer 3 · 2011-12-16 18:44:56Z UTC

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Agreed - ALL nightshades & ALL nuts and seeds. I have AI issues and I feel the best when I strictly adhere to R.W.'s protocol.

answered Dec 16 2011 at 18:44

paleoz
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	And are you (V)LC? – Sam Dec 16 2011 at 18:54
	No. My energy is better with some carbs. I probably average 70 g/day. I stick to ones that don't cause issues. For me that means plantains, bananas, white sweet potato and taro root. I eat them in small amounts with fat. – paleoz Dec 22 2011 at 20:05

Does the Autoimmune Protocol include all Nightshades?

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