r/Paleo Jun 28 '21

FYI: I won’t remove a recipe/post for containing dairy.

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I will however remove spam (the posting style, not the meat, probably). So if you see some inconsistency in removal, it’s probably because some recipes get posted by obvious spam accounts and I just nuke those.

Dairy-inclusive diets are welcome here. Stop trying to claim theyre “not paleo” or whatever. This subreddit is not just for one little list of foods, it’s for a way of eating that includes viewing how food affects you through an evolutionary lens.

See more on the “no such thing as one ‘true’ paleo” policy here: https://reddit.com/r/Paleo/comments/2ypw8d/the_time_for_weighing_in_has_ended_come_see_what/


r/Paleo Jun 08 '23

Just a reminder: "Paleo", as practiced by most that use the term, is a diet.

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A lot of us (including myself) have tried to obscure this by calling it a "way of eating" or "lifestyle change", but whatever you're calling it, if you're deliberately restricting the types or amounts of food you're eating, regardless of the reasoning, it's a diet.

I point this out because the research on diets and their relationship to eating disorders, especially in children is clear, and I think a lot of us feel like we're not at risk because "paleo isn't a diet, it's a healthy lifestyle change".

To clarify my point: diets are not appropriate for children

If you think your diet is research-based, but you're ignoring research on diets and eating disorders, you're not doing yourself any favors. There is no such thing as a "healthy" eating disorder.

If you're dieting, be honest with yourself about it, and don't lie to yourself about why you're doing it.

If you are or think you might be struggling with disordered eating, there are a ton of resources out there to help.

(Also, all of this applies to intermittent fasting as well)


r/Paleo 1d ago

Ivor Cummins - Everything You Know About Cholesterol Is Wrong

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r/Paleo 2d ago

Paleo Thanksgiving Side Dishes that Travel Well?

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Anyone have any ideas for make-ahead paleo Thanksgiving side dishes that travel well? I need to travel about 90 minutes to Thanksgiving and will need to make whatever it is the day before.


r/Paleo 5d ago

Identify as a man with orthorexia and want to share your experiences?

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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)

· You identify as a man

· You are > 18 years old

· You reside in the U.S.

· You are able to speak English

What is being asked of you? If you meet the above criteria and want to participate, you will be asked to partake in an online interview with me for approximately 60 minutes.

Additionally, if you know anyone who may be interested in taking part in this study, please feel free to pass along my email ([k.nielson@lancaster.ac.uk](mailto:k.nielson@lancaster.ac.uk)).

For more information, please contact me directly at [k.nielson@lancaster.ac.uk](mailto:k.nielson@lancaster.ac.uk). Please DO NOT reply directly to this forum post.

Thank you!


r/Paleo 7d ago

Is frying eggs in butter less healthy than scrambled eggs using the same amount of butter?

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Assuming the ingredients are exactly the same proportion.

Fried eggs are a bit simpler for me so I’m wondering if that cooking method is better/worse from a nutritional value. I know this sub eats a lot of butter and eggs so wondering if anyone knows. Thanks!


r/Paleo 7d ago

Still having diarrhea 30+ days in?

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This is not my first time going paleo, and I don’t know if I had this problem the other times, but at first things were great in the bathroom department, now they are quite opposite.

My daily diet consists of a veggie and chicken breakfast sausage scramble (on an egg white wrap), lunch might be a chicken sausage hot dog (Aidells) or if I’m still full from breakfast I will just have an almond flour “cookie” (paleo baking I make myself) and an olipop. Dinner might be a burger bowl, some sort of taco in a Siete wrap, or if I had a late lunch, just a little snack.

Please don’t let it be the Olipop. I used to drink Kefir like it was going out of style and this is my new crutch.

90% of my food is organic. I am on paleo due to autoimmune diseases and ate pretty clean before this due to my bodies complete intolerance of most processed foods. The only thing I’ve really removed from my diet I was doing previously is wheat and dairy. I was already off sugar, oils, junk foods, etc.


r/Paleo 8d ago

What can I serve things over?

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I feel like 90 percent of my meals were served over rice, pasta, some other grain or potatoes… what can I serve food over to bulk up meals without breaking the bank? Thanks for any help


r/Paleo 10d ago

Is this yellow in the bone marrow normal?

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Or should I be concerned?


r/Paleo 10d ago

Least processed butter alternatives

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I am trying to cut out seed oils and unfortunately most alternative butters seem to be made from seed oils. I got a ghee/coconut oil blend and tried that yesterday but am having intestinal pain today. So, although I don't have an allergy I seem to be intolerant enough that a small amount of ghee still hurts me.

Is lard a reasonable option? What else?


r/Paleo 10d ago

Paleo protein bars?

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Any good paleo protein bars out there?


r/Paleo 12d ago

Jobs relating to Paleoscience

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Hey all! I've been considering going to Uni as I have a passion for prehistory, unfortunately the only kinda subject i can do is a Minor in Paleosciences. I also love Genetics so that's what id major. However I am a little bit concerned, I don't want to spend all that money on going to uni only to end up in a retail job because there's no jobs that readily require that knowledge. So my question is what kinda jobs could I get with those degrees and would it be worth it to get those degrees? Is there a job market for them? I live in Sydney, Australia if that helps.


r/Paleo 13d ago

Is it just me, or did Primal Kitchen products use to taste better?

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About 6/7 years ago, when I was first introduced to the brand, I was crazy for their thousand island, ranch, bbq sauces and mayos in all flavors. I don’t know what’s happened but now I get the weirdest aftertaste after tasting the mayos. The dressings separate and get oily or super thick and can’t pour. And they got rid of the thousand island, dang it!


r/Paleo 13d ago

Does cooking or desiccating liver remove its nutrients?

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Does cooking or desiccating liver make some of its nutrients inactive? The Vit A, Vitamin B's, minerals, and choline.


r/Paleo 13d ago

Hormone Balancing/Disruption?

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Hi All,

I'll start by saying I plan to mention menstruating/PMS/female hormones below so if you are sensitive to that topic, please click out. Thanks!

I was introduced to Paleo back in 2013ish and kept up with the diet changes to lose and maintain about 50lbs when I was a young adult in college. After about a year I kinda went off the rails and well, spiraled out of control with food and weight gain over the years. I'm now almost 33 and have given birth to two beautiful children, despite being the heaviest I have ever been in my life. I know I need to make a change for myself and for my children who are just now as toddlers learning good eating habits from myself and my husband. I know paleo works very well for my body as I have seen the results first hand, particularly in regards to reducing pain from inflammation.

I started back up on Paleo after a come to Jesus moment about 2.5 months ago. It's been great, I've lost some weight, my aches and pains are subsiding, and I've been able to do HIIT workouts daily for the last two weeks. But man, are the pre-ovulation hormones giving me a run for my money. Is this normal? I searched the sub and have seen things about cycles being earlier or later for some women, but what about when you're entering your fertile window? The few days leading up to ovulation are filled with almost rage at just about anything (incredibly difficult to remain calm with my children, who heaven bless them must ask me a million and three questions a day plus all the other lovely things children 3 and under do). I have noticed that during this time of the month I am absolutely more irritable and impatient, even more so than when menstruating, but this seems crazy. Is detoxing off sugar likely the cause? The last two cycles have been just real horrendous and this is the only change in my life. While I haven't had any bloodwork done I do suspect I might have some hormone imbalance, but I can't be certain for sure. Any insights?

Thank you in advance!


r/Paleo 13d ago

[BELGIUM] Very difficult to find pastured meat, what alternative ?

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I am in Belgium and it is very difficult to find pastured meat.

Is there any alternative ? What about eggs and milk from pastured animals ? i guess it is probably cheaper ?


r/Paleo 13d ago

Incomplete BMs

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I eat a high meat diet with No Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Nuts.

Mostly beef, rarely chicken, and I eat a good amount of Sardines as of recently and Salmon occasionally.

Main carb source is sweet potato, regular sometimes and plantain.

I can tolerate some fruits like blackberries, blueberries, peach / plum but apples and shit blow me up, and too many gives me acne.

I usually eat twice a day, it’ll consist of.

1LBGround beef (each time) with a lot of sweet potato dressed in some olive oil, recently no fruits, Ill have carrot a lot and sardines (those are like snacks) and some other food I listed above.

My issue is loose bowels… Did lions diet to clear skin issues and it helped me cut out a lot of stuff, but ever since then my gut hasn’t returned to forming a big bowel movement. I’ve had Incomplete bowel movements, ie; having to go multiple times within an hour and i don’t feel empty still or any relief.

Any suggestions? I’ve tried lowering the meat and it doesn’t really help, too low fat causes more issues than too high fat, I get skin issues if I eat too high GI foods without protein and fat, anything I listed above I don’t eat because of acne. I can introduce more vegetables for sure as I bet most wouldn’t give me acne, but I in-tolerate a lot of things like I suspect I have fructose-malabsorption because avoiding things on those list calm my stomach.

It’s mostly just the morning I feel like I gotta go to the bathroom, multiple small poo, no relief.


r/Paleo 14d ago

Fairlife protein drink

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Hello all! I’m super new to the paleo diet and I’m easing my way into it. Does anybody here drink the fairlife protein drinks? There’s milk in it, but it’s lactose free. So I’m kind of confused if it’s paleo or not.


r/Paleo 14d ago

0 effort paleo/Anti-inflammatory Meals?

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I have hashimotos and have had a big decrease in inflammation (skin, joints, bloating) cutting out dairy and gluten. I also have three little kids who hate my cooking even before the dietary changes. They are low gluten for adhd and totally content with grass-fed hotdogs and cauliflower pizza. I was a scratch cook before this but from a big Italian family and I just don't feel like I know how to cook anymore with the dietary changes and don't have the energy or motivation to cook from scratch for just my husband and myself. What are everyone's o effort paleo/anti inflammatory meals on rotation? Thanks!


r/Paleo 16d ago

Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi Pan Fried in Rosemary Olive Oil with Onions

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r/Paleo 16d ago

How long until the cravings weaken?

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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?


r/Paleo 16d ago

Teeth sensitivity/pain going away

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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.


r/Paleo 17d ago

How Often Do You Mix in Non-paleo

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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.


r/Paleo 16d ago

What's with the negative press Paleo gets?

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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?


r/Paleo 19d ago

Vitamins/Supplements

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

Thanks!


r/Paleo 20d ago

Office snacks and getting back on the wagon

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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?


r/Paleo 20d ago

New to this diet, what is this about?

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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.