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I finally made it 8 or so days binge free and this is a record number for me. But the cravings are always severely strong in the background. I know cravings will always be there but how long until they are not as bad? Doing paleo right now?

Hi! I just wanted to share this amazing experience I’m having only a few days on paleo. My teeth have been sensitive and somewhat hurting (almost like a pinch) on and off for weeks. I read online that going keto/carnivore is the best way to prevent, possibly reverse cavities. Idk if I even had tooth decay but definitely something didn’t feel right. So I wanted to try bc I would drink sugary drinks several times a day and eat whatever junk food I craved.

Well I’m happy to say that it’s gone going paleo. I don’t eat fruit tho. Mostly meat and vegetables only with sweet potatoes.

Idk if I’m speaking too soon but I’m just really happy bc my teeth really worry me.

I'm looking into going on a Paleo diet; in my culture we eat beans and grains with EVERY meal along with meat, veggies are cooked with the beans, like a stew with carrots, potatoes, onions, celery etc.

I have noticed however after eating like this I have a very bad time the next day and I'm in and out of the bathroom with stomach cramps, I think I have a sensitivity to such a high fiber diet, because when I eat lets say chicken with asparagus and potatoes, I feel fantastic.

I'm also very lactose intolerant, goats milk is about all I can handle, so I thought Paleo would work well for me. I do have a family to feed so I'd probably still give the kids grains and legumes, but as for myself I feel like I would benefit from a Paleo diet, but online I read the problem with Paleo is it lacks in certain nutrients and is too low in fiber 🤨 which I don't understand if you can still eat fruits and veggies.

Can someone enlighten me? Is it really much higher in saturated fats? And that much lower in nutrients and fiber?? Why all the bad press?

I have been going pretty strict for the past 4-5 months. Movie popcorn and corn tortilla my two vices I have enjoyed a few times. Been feeling so much better.

It seems silly that I would feel guilty for "breaking" off here or there. Wondering if this common thing others go through and how often others deviate or feel this way.

Im weary about online purchases but has anyone tried paleovalley and liked it?

Thanks!

I know rhis might sound odd. But I 100% this is something that is holding me back. I try to fight the urge to eat foods like that. What can I do to help satisfy these cravings for this texture. I find that this is one of my biggest downfalls because I am so used to eating that type of texture. I seem to find extreme release of comfort now when I cheat and eat something bad like that.

I prefer savory flavors over sweet flavors. I have tried banana chips and they didn't sayisfy me. I've tried roasting my veggies or searing them in the skillet to try and obtain a similar crunchy, or crispy texture.

For the first three months of this year, I did really well on a no sugar/keto/paleo type diet. (The main goal was no sugar, which removes most carbs/grains by default). But my routine got messed up. I also got super disregilatef just in general and fell back into old habits and have been stuck in this cycle of discouragement and binging. So I want to get back to it, and one of my main weaknesses is snacking.

My appetite has always been weird, and I never know if I’m going to be super hungry or feel sick at the thought of food, so meal-prepping is a bit complicated. I’ve always coped with this by having easy snacks that I don’t have to put a lot of forward thought to. For example, in my office drawer I usually kept packets of instant plain oatmeal, or shelf-stable fruit cups, sweet potato chips, etc. That doesn’t really align with the diet I want now, and I’ve had trouble finding substitutes. So when a craving hits and I’m desperate, the closest thing to me is my coworker’s stupid candy dish (and he gets gooood candy).

Willpower is a totally separate issue here, I know I know I know. There are certainly bigger things at play, but I’m trying to find small steps I can take.

So, any recs on good snacks I can keep in my office drawer for the random days that my hunger is high or I have cravings?

And any encouragement/advice for getting back on the wagon after being stuck in a cycle?

Hey, so I just heard about this kind of diet. It seems like a neat concept to eat natural foods that our ancestors used to eat. But can someone explain to me what the fuss is about? Is it really such a great diet? Should I try it? What are the benefits? Would really appreciate your insights.

Since he started the paleo trend

Wondering what if any supplements everyone is using. I was taking Lairds Green, but wanted to stay away from the kale in it. My stomach was getting upset. Any recommendations?

I am totally willing and able to live on red meat and water, have been hanging out on the carnivore places for around 3 years, but the diarrhea is getting to me, the food that fixes it is pumpkin. I choose pumpkin because I know eating fruit does not work for me and I don't like the antinutrient/oxalate content of ketogenic vegetables. As far as I can tell pumpkin is the least toxic of vegetables. Currently eating meat and pumpkin, this time I might just carry on including pumpkin, which would make my diet a paleo diet.

I’ll do paleo for a week or so and feel better in my joints, energy etc and then inevitably I always convince myself it’s all in my head, eating grains and stuff is tasty and cheap, and paleo is restrictive and then I’ll go back to my old ways… does anyone have any success stories to share about how they feel better or have better medical tests etc to help kick me in gear to have faith in this way of eating?

So I’ve been paleo 3 weeks now, but tomorrow is my first “social eating” situation where I’m supposed to get food with a friend. I would have just planned to eat up before & after, but I goofed and got myself into a spot where I have no food prepped (need groceries), and no time to cook. Tomorrow is non-stop… and I don’t have a plan to stay paleo.

Please help me survive tomorrow - I need any and all fast/on the go ideas for food I can purchase as I go about my day - and I have learned my lesson not to get behind on my shopping/meal prepping!

TIA!

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I have always understood Paleo to be simple unprocessed natural foods. If using sweetener at all, unrefined ones like honey, coconut sugar, and maple syrup are what we would use. Lately I’m finding products in stores using erythritol being labeled as Paleo. Now I try to research this and I keep finding sources saying erythritol is in fact Paleo.

When did this change, or have I always misunderstood?

Edit: thanks for the responses, I guess. Looks like everyone just does their own thing and doesn’t have an actual answer. I’m starting to think about separating myself from the Paleo pack and removing the word from my business. I don’t like the mentality here and find the attitude not something I want to be a part of. Not sure when things changed, but it’s unfortunate.

I would love to collect some recipes I can cook for my wife. She has Cronh’s disease, and that comes with a lot of dietary restrictions. She also happened to have lost some of her sense of taste lately.

I would really love to see her enjoying a meal again, any help is deeply appreciated!

(Bonus points for desserts, baked goods, and crunchy/texture rich meals high in protein)

She can’t have:

• lactose (intollerant)
• gluten (wheat, rye, barley)
• fructose
• nightshades
• onions
• legumes
• grapes & cranberries (intollerant)
• apples, pears, peaches

Better to avoid:

• anything that is high in insoluble fiber (e.g. oats)
• garlic
• cayenne
• raisins
• nuts with skin

What she normally eats:

• chicken
• beef
• eggs
• zucchini, broccoli, carrots, green beans, squash, spinach (mostly steamed)
• pumpkin & sweet potatoes
• blueberries, strawberries, bananas
• sourdough
• rice
• rice or almond flour based baked goods
• pea protein powder isolate
• ginger
• cumin
• turmeric
• mustard

This list is based on what she seems to tollerate better vs. having troubles with. Unfortunately, with Cronh’s there isn’t a diet that fits all.

Thank you in advance for your help, seeing her enjoying a meal again would feel my heart with joy, and hopefully hers too 🙏

I'm a 23 F, I'm just looking to improve my overall health. I've heard good things about carnivore but alas, I love variety. From what I know of myself, I'm low in iron generally. I feel drowsy often and my current diet consists of mostly coffee and top ramen.

What types of food items do you all have on your list? I worry there may be too many carbs. I don't want to cut them out entirely, I just suspect they contribute to my mood and drowsiness.

Hi all. I have recently started researching paleo and anti inflammatory diets. Mainly due to a shift in my life to pursue a more healthy lifestyle.

I am looking to lose around 80-90lbs. With those specific diets I have chosen is mainly due to the fact I have hypothyroidism for about 12 years and recently IBS. However, with IBS it is usually just with foods that are not good like fried food and take out.

However, my main reason in making this post is just ideas on recipes. I bought a book for some paleo desserts and anti inflammatory recipes. But some of the anti inflammatory recipes seem a bit complicated and expensive.

I was hoping that someone would have some quick and easy paleo or anti inflammatory recipes they could share? Something quick and easy in the morning and lunches I can meal prep the night before. Dinner is fine I don’t mind cooking or even for dessert. All help is appreciated!

This bone marrow is freshly cut but when I boil it, the smell isn't as good as what I'm used to. It smells a little off. But maybe that's bc of the extra cartilage around the perimeter of the bone? Thoughts?

Hello!

My name is Kristi Nielson and I’m a research student at Lancaster University. I am posting here to invite eligible participants to be involved in a study I’m conducting on orthorexia nervosa (ON) or obsessive healthy eating. Orthorexia is defined here as an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating, to the point where it negatively impacted someone's life (e.g., emotionally, physically, socially, etc.). Specifically, I am interested in the lived experience of ON among individuals who identify as men that live in the U.S. The purpose of my research is to explore what men believe led to their experience with orthorexia, as well as what they think currently maintains it.

You’re eligible if:

· You identify with orthorexia nervosa or obsessive healthy eating, in which this phenomenon has negatively impacted your life (e.g., physically, emotionally, socially)

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· You reside in the U.S.

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Thank you!

Kristi

I am primal, and I eat a lot of salad (veggies + meat/feta/eggs). I am running out of olive oil which I use to pour over the finished salad, but I have a lot of butter. Would it work with the melted butter poured over that, or is that BS? Provided that the salad goes into fridge overnight. I will be moving soon, so I want to avoid buying more oil, as I will not use most of it. Thanks!

Hello!

My name is Kristi Nielson and I'm a mental health research student at Lancaster University. I'm posting here to ask the community moderators if I could share information about a study I'm conducting on men's experiences of orthorexia? Please feel free to DM me with any questions or comments!

Thanks,

Kristi

Which recipe do you share with your non-paleo friends? For me my sweet potato shepherd's pie always hits hard.

Hey everyone,

I first went Paleo - well, technically Primal - in 2013 after trying out Maffetone's 2 week carb intolerance test. I was in my mid 20s. I felt amazing and generally kept up 80/20 more or less until about 2019/2020. I was became steady in the gym around 2016. 2020 rolls around and from that period to early this year (2024) my habits were terrible. I was in the gym, but I was eating like crap, stressed because of life circumstances and I was binge drinking. I was drinking to the point that I actually had a bout of acute pancreatitis. I did a week of keto (non-paleo in March), and it really hit me about 2 weeks ago that I have not been paleo compliant in about 5 years and haven't felt great (and though I put on muscle in the gym, I've gotten a bit chubby due to inconsistency) for the past 5 years.

I've been back on the wagon as of ~October 1st and feel incredibly sleepy/tired. I vaguely remember experiencing the "low carb flu" back in 2013, and an adaptation period, but I don't remember feeling the need to sleep 9+ hours a day or feeling weak walking from the bedroom to the kitchen; feeling mucusy too. I'm hoping it's just my body detoxing/trying to heal all the damage I've done since living less healthily + getting a bit older and that come November I'm back feeling amazing again. I haven't had a drink since January, but this is my first readoption of the paleo lifestyle.

Has anyone else "fallen off" the wagon and jumping back on? Any one had pancreatitis and felt better on paleo? And finally, any thoughts on exceptional fatigue/lethargy after years off?

Even just words of encouragement for reclaiming the health that Paleo afforded me is welcome.

Thanks!

Looking for recommendations on easy and cheaper meal preps for taking to work. What do you guys like to take?

https://www.amazon.com/Ancestral-Diet-Revolution-Vegetable-Processed/dp/1734071761

I have been thinking along these lines lately, when it comes to choice and proportions of foods. I am not familiar with Paleo but of everything I tried in my life, "low-carb" high fat moderate protein wholefood diet is what I felt best on. One of my concerns with Keto is the high animal protein diet does not feel natural. I feel better eating more eggs, yogurt, ghee, salmon and coconut oil with a small to moderate amount of animal protein/tallow, as opposed to the steak-style keto.

It just clicked in my head that things occur in nature in the proportions we're supposed to eat them (for example, you could get eggs and milk daily without having to sacrifice your animals, you turn the milk to butter, yoghurt, ghee and cheese to preserve it, when you or someone in your tribe hunts an animal it's a feast of organs and meat, then you go days without, etc...). Then I run into this book and it makes a lot of sense: eating what your ancestors thrived on, being in touch with nature (local seasonal homemade food), etc...It's an entire way of thinking about food (and entirely NOT new haha) but it could potentially lead to eating clean, healthy and sustainable food.

I am not sure how that lines up with Paleo, but it seems that there are many common points. I am curious to see how others look at this perspective

Hi guys I'm just looking for some reassurance really! I started on paleo just under 2 weeks ago and my stomach has been getting more and more bloated and gassy and gross (sorry). I'm intolerant to a few foods (gluten, lentils, beans etc) so I didn't expect to feel worse when stopping the processed foods! Is this just a teething problem or am I doing something wrong? Thought it might be eggs so cut them out for a couple of days, but now thinking it might be nuts or dried fruit!