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Aren’t vitamin supplements un-paleo?

If we're supposed to avoid processed foods, how can we justify vitamin supplements? As Kurt Harris says, "There are no special supplements, drugs or testing required." Yes, he …
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does excess body fat prevent increased autophagy during IF?

i came across this blog in the comments section for the linked article the blogger wrote Autophagy is an ongoing process that declines with age, it doesn’t really turn on or …
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Let us envision what a Paleo magazine would contain…

I know that we get most of our paleo knowledge from the web(and here we are!) and books. If paleo is really going viral and spreading like a good meme should, there will someday …
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Mineral/magnesium supplements and white stool?

I started taking a multi-mineral supplement at the recommendation of my doctor, and have been popping magnesium supplements last night and this morning for 1. pre-period cramps and …
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Are sugar alcohols paleo?

Mark sisson's site seems to suggest that it does not cause insulin levels to rise, any thoughts on energy bars that use sugar alcohols and refer to themselves as low carb (net effe …
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*Chocolate coconut milk* or *Chocolate heavy cream*: nice treat or coco loco?

If you want to reward yourself for a hard day of sitting at a computer, what's your take on downing a cool glass of chocolate coconut milk or chocolate heavy cream? I know that …
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Clarification on IF

Okay, so I've been reading up a lot about intermittent fasting and I think I'm ready to try it.. But one question: after fasting for a certain number of hours of the day, are you s …
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Paleo Solution for itchy scalp? Coconut oil?

Any tips for itchy scalp relief? Anyone try applying cocoonut oil? Hair has been thinning last few years, been eating mostly lacto-paleo-style for past year.
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Can anyone recommend any good books/blogs on food politics?

My super slim, fit and healthy 16 year-old daughter is not that interested in the paleo diet from a health point of view but her love of punk rock is leading her towards politics a …
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Coconut chips valid fat source?

In the mornings while on my work days...i greab hard boiled eggs, a chicken breasts, and i want to have more fat to stay satiated...so ive been having a few handfuls of raw unsweet …
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How do I overcome objections to eating fat on a Paleo diet w/ gallbladder issues?

I have a fairly open-minded mom who wants to lose weight and is nearly convinced that low carb paleo makes the most sense. She's almost ready to come on board despite her ridiculou …
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Hack my Keto Conundrum

Hi y'all: I have genital lichen sclerosus and severe migraines. In October, I started a keto diet for my migraines. My migraines didn't get better, but my lichen symptoms were sto …
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What’s the problem with milk and dairy?

Yea, I know it's a basic question. I have read Robb Wolf's book The Paleo Soultion and he sort of glases over this subject as he says "would just be repeating" himself, but I'd st …
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How do I survive low-carbs & high protein? Feel like I’m dying…

Hi guys, I'd love your help. I'm on day 12 of Paleo, and I went from a pasta-heavy (though pretty healthy)diet onto full Paleo because I needed to lose weight. Day 4 I could hardl …
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Paleo Manifesto re: Children What should we do as new parents?

Hello I've had enough of people undermining our efforts to paleoise our children. I've decided that I would write a manifesto to give to grandparents and other unconvinced interf …

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