Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Has anyone read Dr. Cordain's new book "The Paleo Answer"? I was wondering what you thought of it and how it differs from the first.

flag	asked Dec 28 2011 at 0:21 dubpluris 1,237●4●13

Don't know but after hearing him on the podcast I do actually want to see the book. Although I think the answer is silly considering Paleo Solution. Same title essentially. But I do like listening to Cordain and he does sound like he might come up with a book worth reading, even after all these years of essentially the same ideas: don't eat grains, legumes, and dairy. – ben61820 Dec 28 2011 at 1:04

I'm far from a fan but he does sounds good on the podcast. – Huray Dec 28 2011 at 1:12

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BUT WHAT'S THE PALEO QUESTION???!! – Stabby Dec 28 2011 at 7:04

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^^How to eat butter and still get accepted by hardcore Paleo chicks. – Huray Dec 28 2011 at 13:38

Wisper · Answer 1 · 2011-12-28 01:02:28Z UTC

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The full title is The Paleo Answer: 7 Days to Lose Weight, Feel Great, Stay Young. 7 days to reach all that? Really? I mean, really?

Paleo has jumped the shark.

At least we can say we were here before paleo was turned into yet another diet fad.

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Well we had 21 days with Sisson :D O I guess Cordain decided logical progression to 14 isn't dramatic enough :D – Huray Dec 28 2011 at 1:10

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Let's all remember this title the next time someone complains about not losing weight. :-)) BTW, since I'm 8 months in and not done losing yet, I must be S L O W. – Nance Dec 28 2011 at 1:13

Huray's comment reminds me about this: youtube.com/watch?v=QeHVYuRnIjY – Wisper Dec 28 2011 at 1:13

Maybe it has a refund clause if things don't work after seven days :-) – Huray Dec 28 2011 at 1:14

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hey, read my posts and it will only take 3 and a half days – The Loon Dec 28 2011 at 5:55

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Dorado Galore · Answer 2 · 2011-12-28 07:01:16Z UTC

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What if Cordain's "7 days" represent a template of diet and exercise choices that can be followed for one week, and then repeated, so that the introductory 7-day model broadens out into a Life. Why would that be such a nightmare, especially for all the people who ask, "How can I get started?" I've not read the book, hence these questions are couched on the premise that Cordain is very likely not pitching some simplistic promise of "life transformation in one week" or whatever. For one thing, he's too smart to be that dumb. Likewise Robb Wolf, endorser of Cordain's latest.

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answered Dec 28 2011 at 4:34

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First of all, I doubt it was Cordain's idea to put the 7 days blurb in there - most likely the publisher's marketing dept to cater to the lowest common (dieter) denominator. Secondly, Robb Wolf is Cordain's protege, so it's no shock he's endorsing Cordain. Thirdly, ALL blogosphers are an incestuous circle of references, links and recommendations, so praising a book is more of a way to gain acceptance, clicks and money for yourself, rather than (necessarily) an actual endorsement. – Wisper Dec 28 2011 at 12:21

Wisper, in the beginning of the podcast he does give an impression that, when compared to his lastest book, he had total freedom with this one although the saying "Don't judge a book by its cover" is always relevant. – Huray Dec 28 2011 at 13:49

It's a fact that publishers get the last word about titles and subtitles. They listen to authors but publishers understand that titles and subtitles are the main visuals of interest to potential buyers. Jacket copy also written by publishers, sometimes to the dismay of authors. – Dorado Galore Dec 30 2011 at 21:21

George Brodie · Answer 3 · 2012-03-01 23:17:29Z UTC

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Basically, added all of the stuff that the publisher was weary about back in the early 2000's. Allowed for WAAAAAY more references, cites, data sources. I still like Paleo Solution more, but it's not a terrible read by any means.

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Huray · Answer 4 · 2011-12-28 01:10:08Z UTC

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He was a guest on the Paleo Solution. I wonder if he talks how he got the idea about Paleo 2.0.

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Wait, isn't paleo 2.0 Dr Kurt Harris? – Nance Mar 2 2012 at 0:29

Dysnes · Answer 5 · 2012-03-01 23:02:08Z UTC

I have not read his book but have heard a lecture by him.

"Loren Cordain - Origins and Evolution of the Western Diet: Health Implications for the 21st Century."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dw1MuD9EP4&list=LL9FO6QJ68X1cSgvGHSZ162Q&index=1&feature=plpp_video

Many things about Paleo makes even more sense after I heard it.

“The Paleo Answer”

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