Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I am doing an informative presentation in my college speech class in a week on the paleo diet. I am new to this diet so I would appreciate any tips on things I should focus on as far as pros and cons. I have the basic concepts down but I don't want to overlook anything. Thanks everybody. This new lifestyle and diet change has been amazing and I hope to adequately project that to my peers.

flag	asked Feb 14 2012 at 21:01 Ed Winmere 165●5

Wcc Kamal Stabby fan · Answer 1 · 2012-02-14 21:24:42Z UTC

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I would avoid labeling the diet. Instead you should talk about the importance of eating whole natural foods and avoiding processed foods containing preservatives, artificial additives, and chemicals. That's my 2 cents.

If you feel you need to label it and you need a visual aid, this video is quite convincing of the power of real food:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KLjgBLwH3Wc

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answered Feb 14 2012 at 21:05

Wcc Kamal Stabby fan
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+1 I think of paleo as more of a mindset--a way of thinking that leads you to make good choices about what you eat. – Talldog Feb 14 2012 at 21:57

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I think this talk should be required viewing for any paleo-minded person. +1. – Caleb the Hobbit Feb 14 2012 at 22:11

I agree Talldog and Caleb. I still re-watch that video from time to time to remind myself that all that time cooking real food is worth the effort. – Wcc Kamal Stabby fan Feb 15 2012 at 0:00

It is meant to be informative and not persuasive. I think I will focus more on the nuts and bolts about what the diet actually entails for those who participate. Personal feels need to be left out. – Ed Winmere Feb 21 2012 at 13:50

Nance · Answer 2 · 2012-02-14 21:06:40Z UTC

It's important to speak of your own experiences, questions, findings, etc. It will help your audience if you keep your terms familiar--words most people are familiar and comfortable with.

Tell them the things you enjoy and be honest about your challenges.

sage_ · Answer 3 · 2012-02-14 21:12:57Z UTC

i think emphasizing the simplistic nature of paleo style eating would be helpful. i had a conversation with a nurse who described paleo as that "crazy diet for crazy people who drink bacon fat for breakfast". maybe dispell some of that nonsense.

Informative speech on paleo diet. Any advice?

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