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Overfeeding: Starch vs Fat
I am going to go on some serious overfeeding to get me thyroid rolling and gain some serious mass. I will try to eat like I have never before but which of the energy nutrient shoul …
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1answer
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Roasted Nuts = Bad Digestion?
Recently I've been experimenting with some ratio adjustments since struggling with hunger, bringing my fat intake to 60% of my total calories, carbs at 25-30%, and protein at aroun …
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why is the mediterranean diet so effective? their diet is based around whole grains for the most part
http://www.safe-and-easy-weightloss.com/images/MediterraneanFoodPyramidGraphic.jpg
theres a link to their food pyramid.
i just dont get how they are so healthy, especially with me …
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Leagains vs Breakfast for Strength (and Lean Mass)
My second question today.. sorry! I know this is a paleo diet community, but I've read a lot on here about Crossfit and diet, strength training and diet, etc so I thought I would a …
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Paleo vs The China Study
As someone who has been following the Paleo diet for 1 year, I have some concerns. I guess I've recently realized how confused we are as a society in regards to proper nutrition an …
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Overhead Squat Vs. Snatch…Which should I learn first?
Hey everyone,I've been doing crossfit for about 6 months now and have been teaching myself many functional movements like pistols, handstand walks, HSPU's and etc... But i've been …
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Coconut liquid Aminos vs Braggs liquid Aminos
Can I use coconut liquid Aminos instead of Braggs Liquid Aminos when making PHO Vietmanese noodle soup? I've never used liquid Aminos or made PHO so don't know what the difference …
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grass fed butter vs earth balance soy free spread
Hi Paleo Hacks!
My partner has MS and we have been following paleo for the past 8 months with amazing results. We are dairy-free and we eat nuts and eggs but for the most part we t …
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Hypercaloric diets and Meal Frequency? What works for you?
If I eat 3500 calories a day would a higher meal frequency be healthier than a lower one? Say, 2 meals of 1000 calories and one meal of 1500 calories vs 6 meals of about 580 calori …
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Healthy vs. Looking good naked, which is more important to you?
I would assume as Paleo dieters health comes first for most, but are any of you more concerned with looking great and maintaining decent health over being not as ripped/cut/lean an …
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Legumes vs Conventional Red Meat
If you only had the choice to eat conventionally raised meat, would you eat it or would you opt for a cheaper protein source such as beans.
Legumes have sustained many cultures f …
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Not Getting Ratios Right With Protein/Fat/Carbs, Confused!
I recently talked to my trainer/paleo guru about getting my body fat % down. We did all the caloric related math for my BMR and needs. In order to decrease body fat, my caloriie re …
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John Berardi vs Gary Taubes?
Who do you think is right? Why?
As far as I know:
Berardi talks about Ecto/Meso/Endomorphs for fat/protein/carb ratios, Calories-In/Calories-Out, and Nutrient Timing (based on yo …
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Eddie V’s Restaurant Austin
I'll be going to Eddie V's for dinner next week in Austin and am trying to stay pretty strict while there.
So I was wondering if anyone knows what oils they use on their steaks …
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MCTs vs. LCTs: transit time and preference
Does anyone know what the difference in transit time is between Medium Chain Triglycerides and Long Chain Triglycerides in digestion? ANy references to scholarship concerning this …