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Is Paleo a band-aid?

This is what Kurt Harris says in the comments for Melissa's recent article The many-venomed earth : Hi Chris I must respond to your comment as it is so spot-on. I am start …
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What if we’re all wrong? What if Paleo is good for health but bad (suboptimal) for lifespan?

Please excuse the overly broad and lengthy question. What if how we are eating is good for health and makes you a happy Crossfitter or Movnatter, but is not optimal for lifespan? …
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What do you think about KGH’s latest comment about the value of Paleo?

What do you think about KGH’s latest comment about the value of Paleo? A commenter on Carbsane’s blog said “"i am currently confused as to what value there is in a paleo/ancestral …
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Hack Dr. Kurt Harris’s view on GAPS, autoimmune, worms, and more!

Have you seen Dr. Harris's interesting recent viewpoint concerning the gut and our immune response, on Melissa's blog? Here's the argument, blow-by-blow, paraphrased for brevity, a …
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What do you think are the “dubious” parts of the Paleo movement?

Those of you follow PaNu/Dr Kurt Harris probably have read that he will be cross posting at Psychology Today Online. As a big fan of Dr Harris, I am very happy for him and the mass …
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Paleo Gurus and their advice?

Has a Paleo guru ever given you advise that you ended up following and eventually came to the conclusion that in the end it was bad advice?
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Kurt Harris' high carb diet

Anyone know the actual breakdown of Kurt Harris's current diet where he says he is experimenting with 50% CHO?
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CarbSane’s post about NEFA - Conversation with Stephan Guyenet and Dr Kurt Harris

Another thread lead me to the 'argument' discussion between CarbSane and Stephan Guyenet / Dr Harris. If you haven't had a chance to see it, I'd recommend taking the time. CarbSa …
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KGH has revised dietary recommendations to include food reward…

http://www.archevore.com/panu-weblog/2011/9/13/archevore-diet-revised.html In his first post in some time, KGH seems to be persuaded by Stephan's food reward series. "I've not …
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What happened to ‘Don Matesz stumped by Tim the enchanter’ on Achevore? [closed]

Was it taken down? Why? I hope there's still a copy of it somewhere, because that was one of the funniest pieces I've ever read. Just thinking about it cracks me up LOL. Harris is …
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Is feisty blogger infighting good for the cause?

According to this comment, Peter has not allowed through Stephan’s comment in rebuttal to his critique (this could well be software issue though – I hate trying to post comments on …
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So… Macronutrients don’t matter anymore?

Here's my understanding of current expert opinions on the subject of macronutrients: KGH -- They don't matter -- you can use either starch or fat for fuel, as long as you stay aw …
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Paleo hacking vs Paleo effort? (aka comments on Kurt Harris’s latest post)

Dr. Harris recently posted on paleo-obsessing in order to right the wrongs of life, versus just enjoying life and letting a good diet help you along the way. Paleohacks has recentl …
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Gestational Diabetes Glucose Test?

Docs are pressuring wifey to drink the koolaid. Should she, or shouldn't she? I remember finding a very astutely written article by none other than Dr Kurt Harris on his thoughts …
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Ever Try Hazelnut Milk?

Ever since I heard a podcast with Kurt Harris I've experimented with more starches (namely rice - although i'm now very fond of plantains as well). I started to eat puffed rice wit …

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