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Hack this critique of the paleo diet

http://www.nsca.com/uploadedFiles/NSCA/Inactive_Content/Program_Books/PTC_2013_Program_Book/Aragon.pdf The Paleo Diet - Claims Versus Evidence
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Paleo vs. Vegan/Vegetarian Diets: Recidivism Rates

Today I happened upon this link via Mark Sission: http://kristensraw.com/blog/2013/03/17/my-vegan-diet-caused-health-problems-would-primal-paleo-or-real-food-be-better/ While it' …
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Show me the evidence against consuming whole-grains?

I want to see valid, reliable and powerful research in relevance to the idea that whole-grain consumption is bad for you. I have empirical evidence; however, I am simply "gluten-s …
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Archeological Paleo Diet Evidence?

Hi, Anyone have any sources of archelogical studies (e.g. of ancient skeletons) that show the benefits of the a Paleo style diet? I can't seem to locate any. Thanks Jo
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Is there any scientific evidence supporting the use of hydrogen peroxide for a cold cure?

My gramma (bless her) used to have me drip hyrdogen peroxide in my ears and let it fizz away at the first sign of a cold. It always seemed to do the trick. I have begun doing this …
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Any studies showing bone broth works?

More specifically, any peer-reviewed studies showing that bone broth does all the things it is claimed to do? I've seen a lot of anecdotal evidence, people saying they were cured …
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Most legumes are not bad?

Dr. Kurt Harris recently stated, in reference to edits he made on his "getting started guide": I've deleted references to legumes other than avoiding soy and peanuts, as other …
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Evidence, How Important Is It?

The Paleo diet is popular but does not as yet have the support of the medical community or various dietetics organisations. This means that individuals who are interested in obtain …
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Is there any evidence for Kombucha?

Like many people here I had never heard of Kombucha before going Paleo. Seems like A LOT of people are drinking Kombucha. But I ask... Where is the evidence of its effectiveness? …
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What evidence that moderate fructose intake is bad for the healthy?

I have no problem with the concept that excessive fructose intake is probably bad for you and that those with blood sugar problems need to avoid fructose, glucose, starch, etc. Bu …
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Why can eating low carb produce hypothyroidism?

I have been looking around here and haven't really found a specific answer to my question. Why do hypothyroid patients do better with more carbs? What exactly does our body (and th …
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Most Important Reason for Eating Paelo

As I am fairly new here I thought I'd get straight into it with a question. I am finding it hard to try and inform/educate others about eating paleo and why it is much better for …
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Paleo TED Talks?

I love being able to pass along a quick video clip to friends and family to give them more info and try to sway them to think more positively about the Paleo lifestyle. Today I fo …
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Who has scientific evidence that eating lots of fruit is unhealthy?

Who has evidence that eating a lot of fruit is unhealthy? We have good reasons to be scared of fructose used in soda and other processed products. That's whay most paleo's eat frui …
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Have you seen Dr. Cordain’s rebuttal?

I know that the U.S. News and World Report's Worst Diet ratings were all the buzz in the paleosphere the other day. Dr. Cordain posted his rebuttal (or, rather someone posted it f …

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