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Any Paleos trying Mark Bittman’s “Vegan Before 6”?

Is anyone here trying to incorporate Mark Bittman's "Vegan Before 6, VB6" lifestyle into paleo? Here is the explanation of the book: http://markbittman.com/book/vb6/. The basic …
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Too much omega 6?

I am still trying to figure out this whole Paleo thing and measuring everything I eat. Today, I started using paleotrack to make sure I am staying under a certain amount of calori …
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Hack my no fruit/vegetable, low carb diet. Too much o6?

So I have hypothyroidism. On top of that, I think I have FODMAPS/SIBO. After starting naturethroid and paleo last winter, I lost weight and felt great. My doctor suggested I switch …
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Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio?

Why speficially is the ratio between these two fatty acids important? Is minimizing omega 6 really just the key?
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Does anyone find it hard to be full and keep omega 3 -6 ratio equal?

I wanted to know if anyone finds it difficult in keeping their omega 3 to 6 ratios equal whilst eating paleo? How much fish can you possibley eat and most paleo snacks have more om …
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How to keep toxins a minimum and get a balanced omega 3 to 6 intake

Hey all, i have been reading alot about BPA and other hazardous chemicals found within in linings of tin cans. bottles etc. Now to achieve an optimal balance of n3 to n6 it makes s …
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Does the seed base spices of Indian food cause digestive distress?

I like Indian food quite a bit. I am slowly learning what spices they use. Some such as fennugreek, cumin, fennel, and carraway and coriander are from seeds. Do these seeds cause d …
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Is it better to eat lower carb (then usual) when eating out?

I'm not saying to eat VLC or ketogenic (unless that's all that works for your particular situation). I'm wondering since people are omega6ed when eating out as vegetable oils are e …
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Omega 3 and omega 6

I was recently asked for evidence beyond blogs or opinion pieces on the problems with omega 3/6 ratios and how important they are. I have read that o3 isn't all that important and …
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Omega 6 in chicken breast

I'm new here so I apologize if this is commonly known. I have seen repeatedly that chicken is not so great because it's high in omega 6. But since most of the fat in chicken is i …