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So many questions from a 275lb newbie

Hi All, I'm a newbie to this forum and Paleo in general. Trying to make a strong go at this diet after reading Robb Wolfs Paleo Solution. Im 29 years old, 5'8, and 275lbs. Probab …
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Allergic Reaction to Chia Seeds

I used chia seeds for the first time in a batch of homemade Kombucha on Thursday and by Friday morning I was having violent diarrhea, which lasted for two full days, approximately …
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Are hemp seeds and/chia seeds allowed on the paleo diet? Flax? I want something to add to my veggie smoothies.

Can I safely have a banana a day? Hemp seeds? Chia seeds? Unlimited raw cocao beans? 100% dark chocolate unlimited? I hear if you are going to eat fruit berries are best. Is t …
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Chia Seeds to use or not?

Sorry if repetitive, new to Paleo, any merit in these, I see the fats are good. Has anyone cooked with them ? Thanks
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Are Chia Seeds allowed in the Paleo Diet?

Are Chia Seeds allowed In the paleo Diet?..They are high in Omega 3, Antioxidants, Fiber, and Protein..I eat mostly Vegan and very little Fish, and eggs. I am looking for substitut …
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What’s the best way to prepare Chia Seeds?

Has anybody experimented with Chia Seeds? I've tried one recipe for a Chia Fresca drink, but I don't think the directions were correct. What's your favorite recipe for a Chia See …
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Why are Beans Off the menu?

I can understand why wheat grains are bad.. but lectin is found in such small quantities in legumes, that I'm not sure why beans are to be avoided as well. Is there any reason, ot …
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Soaking Chia/flax seeds

I have seen chia smoothies around a number of paleo cooking pages, as well as other recipies that use chia as a 'gelling' agent to make pudding/jelly like deserts. Is breaking (or …
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MILA: just another hyped up “miracle-super-food”?

It's some kind of variation of the chia seed. It's all the rage. Several people have tried to sell me on this. It seems so typical of a new found miracle food with some obscure bac …
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Is chia seed an effective source for fats and protein?

Chia seed was featured prominently recently in the book "Born To Run" as one of the staple foods of the Tarahumara indians of Mexico. Does it live up to the hype and stories?