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Ancestral foods that aren’t paleo vs paleo foods that aren’t ancestral.

So this is something I have a hard time reconciling. There are those that advocate the practice of following traditional diet practices in line with one's own ancestry. But, acc …
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What resources have you used to find out more about your ancestry?

I recently did a DNA test through 23andme, and found that I'm 18% British and Irish, 20% non specific European and 58% non specific Northern European. I was happy with the results …
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Why is saturated fat popular in the paleo community when the ancestral diet was LOW in saturated fat?

I don't think saturated fat is evil, its just another nutrient. But I don't think its anything special either.. The diet of our paleolithic ancestors was actually very low in satu …
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Do you take into account your ancestry when you try to be flexible with your paleo diet (e.g. dairy, rice consumption)?

I know that strict paleo doesn't include grains, dairy or legumes. However, I think the majority of people here are flexible with what they eat. Butter and cream seem to be sacred …
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Paleo for pets?

Some pets, especially cats, are supposed to be carnivores. The pet obesity epidemic has been much in the news lately. Has anyone noted health, behavioral, or appearance improveme …
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“Ancenstral eating” definition help

Hey guys, so I've been following the traditional paleo rules - meats, veggies, fruits - real foods, with a lack of things like rice and beans. It's gone well, so far - but as I was …
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You’re Paleo…Do you have your pet following an ancestral diet as well?

As I am following our ancestral diet, I coudn't very well keep feeding my dog (an American Cocker Spaniel) the shitty kibble from the grocery store anymore. I did the research and …
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Do you know of any dedicated ancestral community folks who have met an untimely death?

I was just wondering if you know of anybody who followed a dedicated ancestral diet who has met an untimely end through disease, and if you're willing to share, what the disease wa …
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What’s your definition of Paleo?

I thought it would be interesting to see the various responses. Ancestral eating varies from person to person, and can be confusing to a newb. My definition of Paleo is-- If the …