Comments on: Going Paleo; or, You’re Not Eating WHAT?

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:48:20 +0000

Hi Lisa! I found your site while trying to find any information about paleo-friendly restaurants in Spokane, WA. I have been eating paleo for about 3 weeks. I look forward trying to integrate some whole grains back in (quinoa and gluten-free oatmeal) to see if they are wrong for me, but overall I find it pretty easy as well (except in emergencies). Today I found myself running unexpectedly all day and was very hungry without being near home. I was frantic in the grocery store for a healthy protein choice: no luck. Oh well, I’d be interested to hear more about your journey!

By: Barry

Barry — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:52:43 +0000

I’ve been follwoing a paleo-esque diet for about 6 months (esque, due to the fact it’s difficult to find organic meats in Guam) & it really is easy to follow this type of lifestyle. I prepare my vegetables in a form of a smoothie i.e. kale, spinach, mix greens, banana, kiwi…. I’ve never felt so vibrant and energize, GO PALEO! Because grains are for birds. . Thanks for the post.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:51:44 +0000

Hi Amy, thanks for your comment! Our philosophy with eating has been to try different things and give everything a fair shake to see how it makes us feel, whether it’s vegetarianism, Paleo or anything else. Definitely not saying anything is the right or wrong way to eat – just overall trying to eat more consciously.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:55:33 +0000

I found your blog via your recent article in “The Nest” and I browsed through some of your posts. After reading this one I wanted to share an article with you … I had not heard of the Paleo diet before but it seems kind of inaccurate. Humans have subsided on grains and legumes for centuries without being plagued by chronic disease and obesity as we are today. The main staple in China is and has long been rice, India/North Africa/Middle East rice and lentils, Africa polenta and millet, Incas/Aztecs quinoa and amaranth, Native Americans corn. Not to mention we have evolved quite a bit since the Paleolithic era – our bodies are not the same as they were back then so I don’t understand what this guy is basing this info on? I wanted to share this article about the Tarahumara Indians in Mexico whose mainstaple is a porridge made from corn – they are a society that is virtually disease free and who compete in “ultra-marathons” well into old age. http://www.menshealth.com/men/fitness/motivation/longevity/article/3b4b1ca01e91c010VgnVCM10000013281eac/5

Another amazing read is “The China Study” by Colin Campbell – the rural Chinese have also been a culture with extremely low rates of chronic “western” diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer – The China Study explains all that in full depth. While wheat and corn have been b*astardized by factory farming in America, I don’t disagree that avoiding these two things for the most part is healthy and dairy is the most vile food on the shelves of the grocery store in terms of wreaking havoc on our health (avoiding dairy is probably what is making you feel so good on this diet!) but whole grains and legumes are a key to good health – I hope you will consider eating them again sometime!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:10:46 +0000

It really is easier than you’d think! Lots of tasty foods that just happen to not have dairy or grains in them.

By: Cooky

Cooky — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:31:11 +0000

This sounds insanely healthy, but since my favor snacks incude pumpkin seeds, walnuts and apples (good apples) I can see how one could follow the diet on at least some days. Glad you’re enjoying it.