In unrelated news here is the link to the Super Mario MMA debut that we talked about in episode 6 (Thanks Steve)! Well worth the 40 seconds it takes to watch the fight.
Here is episode 7 for your enjoyment. Happy Holidays!
Show Topics:
- Eggs & Autoimmune issues
- Menstrual Cycles
- “So Delicious” Unsweetened Coconut Milk
- Maintain bodyweight with strength increases
- Sugar Solution / Glucosamine / Paleo Priorities
- Birth Control
- Lose the last 10 pounds
- Paleo vs Zone
- Alkaline Water
- Parkinson’s & Paleo
- Low Carb & Dizziness
Show Notes: The_Paleolithic_Solution_Episode_7
Paleolithic Solution – Episode 7
104 Comments
Thanks for another episode. I get a little endorphin rush when a new one shows up.
btw, you guys mentioned in an early podcast doing a whole episode devoted to supplements. I hope that’s still on the agenda. among things I’m interested in: vitamin d. I fear overdosing. Should I just get out in the sun and not worry about taking a supplement?
thanks again for this wonderful show!
“All kinds of wacky sweeteners?” So Delicious unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage doesn’t have ANY sweetener.
Wow, Mario really kicked the hell out of that poor dude.
Robb & Andy,
I hope that you and your families have wonderful and safe holidays.
Respectfully,
Steven
Im not sure if its my feed, but i the show cut out at 30 minutes?
Anyway, thanks for following up my questions about “So Delicious” coconut milk! The ice cream is RIDICULOUS GOOD…but not to paleo friendly.
I just got done reading “Lights Out” it’s a must! i cut my carbs down to 50g a day, and pretty much eating freely on PRO and FAT. I’m dealing with a shoulder issue, witch as sidelined my WOD’s and limited me to a lower body routine but, i feel pretty great and haven’t gained any weight with doing this.
Have a Great Holidays Guys…Thanks for all you do!
What is your take on Poliquin’s recommendation of a ground flaxseed and ground fenugreek seed mixture in the morning for regularity when on a low carb paleo diet? Thank you!
Hi Robb,
Thanks for all the great info and the cool podcasts. My question is about “exertion headaches”. I have recently (about 1 week) started getting headaches while working out. (one time it was during light front squats-135# another time it was while doing double unders) I used to get them once in a while doing multi-rep heavy lifts. I haven’t had any for over a year. I’ve heard that these could be diet related. Do you have any experience with this phenomenon (either personally or with your athletes)? Also do you have any recomendations for reducing or eliminating these headaches. They are really painful and cause me to take long rests during WODs when they show up. Typically they show up at the beginning of the workout, within the first two minutes.
My background info:
I’ve been a main site crossfitter for 18 months, started a strict zone diet last March and then switched to a strict vegan zone for the summer (as a trial) and have been doing Paleo (unmeasured) since Oct 1. Overall I feel great and performance numbers have been increasing since going paleo.
I’m 46/M/5′11″/188lbs have lost about 30 lbs in 18 months. I’m a former smoker. For reference I have a 5:32 Fran, 350 Deadlift, 350 BackSquat, 6 minute mile.
Any insight from you or anyone reading this blog would be appreciated.
Thanks Ken
Clara –
You are totally right about So Delicious unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage not having any sweeteners. The point I was trying to make was that many of their other products are sweetened and that folks should definitely read the labels before buying. Sorry for the confusion.
Robb,
Is there any difference to yams and sweet potatoes? Do you recommend one more than the other?
Thanks for another great podcast and for going further on the eggs and autoimmunity issues.
Have you come across this website? Kind of a useful list; hopefully it doesn’t make people overly paranoid. http://www.plantpoisonsandrottenstuff.info/content/elimination-diet/quick-reference.aspx
I wonder if some people who have trouble leaning out are dealing mostly with autoimmune issues and less so with insulin issues. During times in my life when I had trouble leaning out, I wasn’t necessarily eating anything that would stimulate insulin, no large amounts of fruit, grains, or other junk, but I was eating nuts and eggs…..Take out the remaining gut irritants (and resulting stress response in the body, i.e. cortisol) and I leaned out even on more calories overall. Funny how all this stuff works.
Sarah-
The whole cortisol response to probleematic foods is a biggie. Freaks folks out though!
Buck-
Honestly…I never keep straight which is which. Jsut mix’em up or use your fave.
Sage-
Sounds fine to me. I never hae a need for that though…low carb paleo is still loaded with veggies.
Hi
Love your podcasts – I’m always eagerly awaiting the next one to see what topics you’ll be discussing.
So, here’s what I’m wondering about and hope you can shed some light on it. How much damage, what type of damage is done when I go off paleo for a week or two – say due to family vacations / celebrations/ travel, etc. where I am unable to observe my usual paleo method (vegetarian paleo) of eating? While I eat as much vegetables and good fat as I can, there’s a good amount of rice and flatbreads (typical Indian food and what’s considered “normal” Indian food in my family) on the menu. When I switch back to paleo, how long does it take for the body to return to the steady state it was before? How bad will the detox period be? I’m mentally prepared for it and WILL be reverting to paleo from Jan 2nd onwards.
Thanks!
Anu
Robb,
When you said, whole whipping cream is good in coffee, I agree. However, you mentioned that most whipping cream is homogenized. I have not tried raw cream before but I’m wondering if that means the Organic Pastures Raw Cream does not mix well in coffee because it’s raw and not homogenized? Thanks.
Jason,
Best thing to do is have your levels tested then determine if you need to supplement. At the levels of vitamin D I see people suggest I wouldn’t be worried about hitting a toxic level. The key is test and supplement, test again after a month.
Hey Robb
Alzheimer’s & Type 3:
I saw one of your seminar videos where you talked about the Alzheimer’s being Type 3 diabetes. Can you touch on that in one of your podcasts? A couple reasons for my question. From the heriditary standpoint, my father comes from a family of 9 kids – 3 of which have been diagnosed (Dad being one) another sibling we suspect has Alzheimer’s. So my obvious concern is to do whatever I can to minimize my chance of getting it. And is there something that can/should be done to help my Dad (he was diagnosed 2 years ago).
“Recommended” Carb consumption in the elderly:
I’ve been “working” on my mother and trying to get her to make dietary changes. Discussed Zone with her. Discussed Paleo with her. Her rebuttal has been/continues to be was doctor recommendations that the elderly need to consume carbs by way of grains etc. Can you shed any light on why this is the recommendation? What is the appropriate rebuttal?
Thanks – I am loving your podcast!!!! To bad it has a “inappropriate” rating that’s blocking it from my work network. Good thing for the ol’ wireless aircard! Wouldn’t want work to get in the way of nutritional education! LOL
Another great episode Robb and Andy! The levels were great today, very easy to listen to. I also listen to JJ’s crossfit podcast and the levels are just so bad, my ears can barely take it…glad you guys have it figured out while you are still in the single digits!
One thing that might help on the podcast is to mention specifically how people can submit questions to be answered, I think most of us are very familiar with your website but as your podcast grows making that clear might help get a wider variety of questions for people that just happen across it on iTunes.
Keep up the great work, can’t wait for the intro music!
Ian
Andrea-
It’s the base of the food pyramid and it’s just wrong. I;ve had very limited success with my own mom. It’s a tough deal, good luck.
Wayne-
Agreed.
Ben-
that’s correct it will mix less well but all tha tmeans is you will need a spoon to mix it occasionally. not a problem.
Anu-
We had a similr question in one of the early podcasts…there is no real answer to this. A week fo off the rails eating is not going to kill you. And if it is just what you have to deal with…best not to stress it and just enjoy the variety.
Robb,
Thanks for answering my last question.
I just got some krill oil, epa/dha levels are about 1/2 normal fish oil. Thoughts on this? Is it indeed “48x more potent”?
Happy Holiday, best to you and Nicki!
-John
It’ s fine but Krill oil is NOT 48x more potent.
Just a small technical note on a great podcast: Andy, your keyboard clatter while Robb speaks is loud as hell and once I started noticing it, could not ignore it. Intrusive!
@Ken – I asked Kelly Starrett quite a bit about these as one of our friends was going through some intense stuff (mostly when doing OHS). From a physiolgoical perspective, I’d say make sure you’re working on lenthening your spine, work on your shoulder flexibility, and keep the shoulders back, neck in line (i.e. not looking up at the ceiling in front squats) etc. Tweaks in positioning could be impacting the blood flow. Just my two cents. Here are some examples of what he’s talking about: http://sanfranciscocrossfit.blogspot.com/2008/08/head-faults-chicken-neck.html
Robb – as always, fracking good stuff.
Hope you and the lovely Nicki have an absolutely fantastic Christmas, and a 2010 that brings: 1.) your book to publication (woo-hoo!), 2.) more success for NorCal S&C, 3.) nothing but good, positive stuff for you and Nicki!
Robb,
What are good daily amounts to start with as far as zinc, magnesium & vitamin D?
Robb and Andy,
Question for a quick response on the blog or podcast. I’m getting killed on fish oil costs (about $100/month from Zone Labs). I have nothing against them but then I heard you mention in one of your previous podcasts that mercury (which Sears touts as the reason his is so awesome) really isn’t an issue in fish oil. Any brand good to go or should I stick with the high quality stuff?
Jay
Robb,
I would love to see a podcast on common counter arguments to paleo nutrition (similar to Crodains article, but more in depth) and good rebuttals (so I can lay the verbal smack down on the nasysayers).
In other words, as a trainer, when we recommend this type of nutrition and the client says “well, my doctor says…”, what are some of these common worries? And what should the appropriate response be? Im sure you have many different examples of this from your clinical experience.
Kyle-
That would be a beefy one. Will do.
Jay-
could you please get me the refrence in which Sears claims there is mercury in fish oil?
To answer your question, just roll with Kirkland, its good enough. PLEASE do track that refrence down, be it written or video.
Robb,
Here’s new article by Lyle McDonald that looks at research on ancestral diets. Any comments?
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/static-stretching-and-refined-grain-intake-by-paleo-man-research-review.html
I was wondering about your experience with allergies. I have allergies to dogs and cats and dust and feel just destroyed when I am exposed to them for a while. Certainly affecting my performance in the gym and being all inflamed in my nose, eyes sneezing etc.
Is there any ways that this might be affected by my diet? or anything specific in terms of supplements or deficiencies that might be a factor? I am quite on point with my Paleo.
ps. love the podcast, and I have been following all the goings on in regards to HQ and I am very sorry about how it has all played out.
I have never had an encounter with irregularity on paleo and quite the opposite. I have clients (typically female) who have struggled with regularity for as long as they can remember and are nervous about taking grains out of their diet because…How will they get enough fiber NOW?!?! Once they start paleo it comes easily. They are always super happy about this, as you can imagine. I have attributed this to the fat content causing things to just “roll” better and plenty of bulk from veggies…thoughts on the fat part Robb?
I know we are always talking up the benefits of grass fed beef. I came up with another solution that has really helped. A coworker offered to harvest a deer for me if I would pay for the processing. I could not be happier. The meat is delicious and VERY affordable. The processing cost $.50/lb+ $16.00 to skin. So I got over 50# of venison for $42.00. If any of you know of a hunter they are usually happy to help you out if they can. For the record, I’m in TN. Thanks for podcasts Robb and Andy. Keep up the good work.
Robb,
Would you comment on the article Mercader J. Mozambican grass seed consumption during the middle stone age. Science. (2009) 326(5960):1680-3. in a future podcast? It’s referenced on this blog post at bodyrecomposition.com
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/static-stretching-and-refined-grain-intake-by-paleo-man-research-review.html
Thanks very much for all your hard work with the podcasts; they’re great!
Mike
Robb and Andy –
I’ve been looking for the specific brand of sardines you guys recommended a few podcasts ago and is also found in Robb’s Food Shopping List for On Ramp Clients (see the FAQ).
I couldn’t find them at Trader Joe’s or anywhere else. Unfortunately, the Bela Olhao brand is no longer available in the US b/c the company who imported them, Blue Galleon, is out of business.
Matt
Neal-
Just saw that. Lyle is kinda funny…no one in thei right mind has said there is “one” paleo diet…his commentary seems almost plucked form Cordain’s intro’s of several papers. Lyle seems to be painting and overly broad interpertation of a paleo diet…I think in a similar vein of Mike Boyle not liking Squats…soembody needs to be different.
What I’d liek to see is his commentary on why we are seeing so much alleviation of autoimmune issues with grain free diets and what other theory besides evolutionary medicine preducts this? And liek I always say, tinker with stuff, see what works.
From the OmegaRX Zone:
“Finally, non-pharmaceutical grade fish oil should be considered the sewer of the sea. Anything that is water insoluble, such as PCB’s, DDT, and organic mercury compounds will be found in crude fish oil. To remove these chemicals takes extensive processing and it usually takes 100 gallons of health food grade fish oil to make one gallon of pharmaceutical grade fish oil. “
Robb, re: Sears and Hg. He never says others have it, he just implies it in his language around how pure *his* oil is. See http://www.zonediet.com/Supplements/OMEGA3/tabid/64/Default.aspx (“Learn about Zone Labs’ sources, purity and testing”)
Regarding Sears, fish oil, and mercury:
http://www.zonediet.com/tabid/130/itemid/738/How-fish-oil-is-rated.aspx
“Unfortunately, all fish oils are inherently contaminated with toxins. These toxins significantly degrade the tremendous health benefits of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in the fish oil. For years, the supplement industry assumed that the consumer was not sophisticated enough to ask the probing questions concerning the quality of a finished fish oil product. Fortunately, this has all changed with the introduction of the International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) 5-Star Testing Program.”
…
“Of all the toxins in fish oil, mercury may be the easiest to remove. This is why the IFOS program does not award a star for lowered mercury levels. However, the IFOS testing equipment can measure mercury levels to a much lower concentration than is generally reported by health-food grade fish oil producer. Any fish oil that contains more than 10 ppb of mercury should be considered unfit for human consumption.”
Hi Robb,
I attended your Nutrition Cert in Edmonton ALberta, thoroughly enjoyed your and Cert and enjoy listening to your podcast. I was wondering if your thoughts on Green Smoothies, I recently added them to my diet, and have noticed some interesting things. Coffee cravings have withered substantially and typically I try to have one with a good protien source, but on the odd occasion when I don’t grab some protien, I am amazed how long I can go without hunger being as there is so little calories in the smoothie. The just of the smoothie is that your body can absorb the nutrient easier from the greens. A typical smoothie (that I make) is a cup of blueberries (frozen organic), a couple of good handfuls (pretty much stuff a blender full) of spinich, Kale, Romain (one of these), a couple of tea spoons of Olive oil, and water. So basically very Paleo, except protien.
Your thought on getting carbs this way, and any thought on your body taking advantage of the greens better after blending?
Thanks and keep up the excellent work, can’t wait for your book!!
Hi Robb -
Do you have any thoughts on the therapeutic use of probiotics? I’ve eliminated dairy (I was down to high protein greek yogurt) and am considering adding back in a powdered probiotic for the immunity boosting and digestive benefits. But I’m hesitant to spend the money and energy if it’s not that beneficial.
Thanks!
Rachel
Robb,
Thanks again for another great podcast. Really good stuff.
Two random questions I had: 1) Can you dumb down the topic of autoimmune issues? Particularly as it relates to inflammation? I’d love to see you dig deeper into this toppic. 2) What do you eat on a daily/weekly basis? Are you a simplistic “repeat” kinda person or do you like to make yourself fancy paleo meals?
Thanks again. Keep it up!
Robb,
I know I have bugged you about this before (sorry!), but are you going to comment more on your stance with cod liver oil? Possibly in the supplement podcast? I know you have stated that the Vit A inhibits the Vit D, but is this just in general or is it due to the fact that standard cod liver oil has such a high ratio of Vit A: Vit D. The top of the line brands seem to have a better ratio (Less A, More D). Does Cordain have any papers on this topic? I cannot seem to track them down, as I have been looking for more info on the subject since you told me about your dinner with Cordain, when we met at the seminar in Toronto.
Here is some commentary from Chris Masterjohn on the possible interference Vit A might have on Vit D.
http://www.westonaprice.org/Vitamin-A-On-Trial-Does-Vitamin-A-Cause-Osteoporosis.html#appendix2
This is a paper that Cordain has cited but I am unable to read the full text.
http://www.annals.com/toc/auto_abstract.php?id=15313
I personally don’t take cod liver oil. I crush fish oil & Vit D seperately, it is just a topic that I find interesting and the knowledge seems useful for folks who are currently taking Cod liver oil. Thanks again Robb!
Robb,
Could you recommend some reading from Pavel Tsatsouline that coincides with what you were talking about in episode 7.
Thanks for everything you do Robb.
Another article you may find interesting Robb:
http://www.zonediet.com/tabId/130/itemId/743/44-cents-more-per-day-for-peace-of-mind.aspx
Rob,
I am new to paleo and have been crossfitting about 6months.It seems alot of your questions are for the geeked out people.Good stuff but as your podcast gets more popular there will be more people like me just starting to learn. Can you make any suggestions for people over 50 years old. Right now even with scaled work outs I am having to do 1 on 3 off just to recover. Also, how do you add the fat to each meal.iam hearing nuts avacado and you mentioned coconut chips. My breakfast is usually 4 eggs and either a apple or some spinach. is the oil I cook in count or should I add more. I take a spoon full of fish oil for breakfast also. does that count. with out weighing and measuring ,how much fat should I eat.(5″11,195lbs 18-20body fat)
thanks
Kevin
Hey – love your podcast. I was wondering if you could explain the acid vs alkaline nature of foods on a future podcast. It is a concept i have heard about, but never really been able to grasp.
Thanks very much and keep those podcasts coming!
I have to say I was a little disappointed with the opening of this week’s otherwise excellent podcast. I was really looking forward to Robb’s comment about what had not happened to him – past episodes have opened with mentions of how you guys haven’t gotten kicked off the air, how no one has cut Robb’s brake lines, or the rendition crew didn’t come to get him… I thought it was a weekly feature! (e.g. Andy – Hey Robb, how’s it going? Robb – Good, Super Mario didn’t pound me into a pulp this week, so I’m doing pretty well.) Come on, guys! If you’re not going to have porn music for an intro, we need some cool hook at the opening of the show.
Otherwise, keep up the awesome work – thanks for all the great info!
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