Comments for Robb Wolf

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Justin

Justin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:57:28 +0000

This is pretty cool. I will have to give it a try. I believe Sake and Scotch are also gluten free. Both are awesome and tasty drinking options. I want to find some pure honey based Mead as well.

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Laurie D.

Laurie D. — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:03:42 +0000

I like the St. Peter’s Sorghum as well. My daughter suggested it when she returned from a 6 month stay in London. Better than RedBridge, which is fine in a pinch. She says, however, that Bulmer’s Cider from Ireland is the absolute best gluten-free alcoholic beverage.

Been listening to your podcasts all summer and just ordered the new book!

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by julianne

julianne — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:32:45 +0000

Here’s a couple for you when you head down under
http://scottsbrewing.co.nz/
http://www.obrienbrewing.com.au/

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by MikeD

MikeD — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:20:14 +0000

I am guessing you were at Lyon Hall? St. Peter’s really is my fave gluten free beer as well. Enjoying it on Lyon Hall’s patio makes for a nice evening as well. If only we could get them to stock their menu with Paleo entries. More reasons to return to the DC area for a book signing! Sadly, too much alcohol has an effect on how I look, feel and perform whether it’s gluten-free or not.

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Stan Schubridge

Stan Schubridge — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:18:20 +0000

I’m still thinking about cavemen with margaritas. Congrats on the hook up for your signing!

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Tonya

Tonya — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:39:16 +0000

Bard’s is pretty good too, better than St. Peter’s, New Grist and Redbridge. I asked my local store to carry it for me and they obliged. But what I really want is a good IPA. I’ve made lots of homebrew in the past and decided to take matters into my own hands. I’ve got a sorghum based IPA aging and will be brewing a chestnut based beer in the near future. I’ve tried the wine thing and it’s OK once in awhile, but there’s nothing like a good beer.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Tane

Tane — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:16:55 +0000

Skyler,
It seems we were indeed separated at birth.
I like the business plan. When Robb and Andy (a.k.a. Master Blaster) go on vacation, we could stand in as the “Paleolithic Sciolism” and answer every question with “Eat Paleo”.
We need some catch-phrases, though. Like “Holy Cats”.
As to the question: Why are NZers easier to understand than Aussies?
The answer is “Evolution”.
Tane

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Mitch LeBlanc

Mitch LeBlanc — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:07:19 +0000

Robb – I hear you about the Guiness. My friends call me names now because I won’t drink beer, on account of how sick it makes me, but… They don’t know the real suffering that giving up Guiness has caused… Thanks for the post. I am looking that stuff up ASAP. In the meantime, I’ve noticed Sake doesn’t make me sick at all. (More experimentation is required, however!)

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:59:46 +0000

Melissa- me too actually but when I’m hankering for a beer this is a nice option. Sweeden had the most amazing ciders.

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Aaron Blaisdell

Aaron Blaisdell — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:56:16 +0000

Thanks for the post, Robb. I’ve been missing my beer so you’re a lifesaver.

Because of your post, I hopped (pun intended) over to the Beverage Warehouse in West LA (near Venice and Marina del Rey) and picked up four bottles of St. Peters Sorgham Beer. Can’t wait to try it out tonight! I couldn’t resist buying a four-pack of Dogfish Head’s Midas Touch, as well.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by saulj

saulj — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:28:12 +0000

Quick comment re: Paleo backpacking. I can’t seem to get my nutrition right on my latest hikes. We are planning a few hikes in early Oct at a medium altitude (5 – 10K). First, I am actually going to start training by carrying pack on a couple of the local hills (crazy talk I know, it is very unlikely that only training weightlifting 2 or 3 days a week could have anything to do with my feeling like crap after a couple of hours on the trail), next I am going to start using Cliff Shots and Accelerade. I have had good luck with them in the past and am going to just optimize for fun and not diet. I will let you know how things go.

Reminder: Susan leaves Yosemite at the end of the year… Would love to visit with you and Nicki there before then.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Michael

Michael — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:22:25 +0000

I don’t see your point on the pemmican, Robb.

I know the caller asked about carbohydrates, so that was what he was after. But in passing you did say that pemmican would not be suitable for the hot weather. And I just don’t see this one. I’m not claiming to have field-tested pemmican under all weather conditions or anything like that, but I guess you could say the fur trade did that. Canadian voyageurs covered vast distances, and made portages with very heavy loads, on pemmican. And Canada, of course, can be blisteringly hot, since it has a Continental Climate. It seems to be no exaggeration to say that the fur trade, a huge and wildly profitable business, was running on it. There was even a Pemmican War – since you could, effectively, put a rival out of business by denying them a supply of pemmican:

“The “Pemmican War” of 1814 began when Sheriff Spencer, accompanied by Mr. Howse of the HBC Brandon House across the river, broke into the North West House, La Souris, on the Assiniboine River, and took four hundred bags of pemmican. Further pemmican, needed as food on their journey to Montreal, was seized from the North West fur trade brigades when they passed through the settlement center at The Forks …”

http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/mb_history/16/sackingbrandonhouse.shtml

As they say “on their journey”. It was the ultimate travel food. Presumably, the travellers didn’t consider stalking and shooting game to get food as they went, because of the time that would eat up on a trip. And salt pork and biscuit wouldn’t do, because it’s heavier than pemmican – and because you get sick on it (as sailors found on long voyages).

I wondered if you mentioned heat because of the thought that it might go off. It seems well-made pemmican didn’t. If the lean meat wasn’t thoroughly dried then it might. And it was very important to exclude all air from the parfleches it was packed in. (There are even reports of women jumping on them to do that.) But it’s said that carefully made pemmican would last for anything up to twenty years.

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by clay

clay — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:02:36 +0000

I have noticed Coach Rut hasn’t updated his sit for quite some time. Is he okay? Maybe just on vacation?

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by saulj

saulj — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:56:18 +0000

If this isn’t a benchmark that you have finally “made it,” I honestly don’t know what is. AWESOME!

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Chris

Chris — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:49:18 +0000

Hey Coach,
Quick off- the- drinking- topic- of- beer- question:
Recently my GF went to a lecture held by her chiropractor and the gent went on to explain a direct cause and effect link between spinal health and the immune system. From what she told me he stated such things that constant adjustments to the spine and keeping it health maintains and regulates a health immune system.
So can I give up paleo and just get adjusted??
I performed a quick google search and the only things that came up were on chiropractic websites mostly claiming that though there is linkage between emotional, postural and physical stress it’s really the nervous system that controls the immune system and once your spine is correctly adjusted can you have a healthy immune system.
Your take?
XO

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Jason

Jason — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:31:22 +0000

My local Whole Foods carries several beers by this brewery, so I will check it out. I thought Red Bridge was pretty crappy, but not bad when mixed half and half with cider. It also takes the sweetness off the cider so that it doesn’t taste like alcoholic apple juice.

In other news, any quick zingers to contradict this latest piece of “science”?:
http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/06/animal-based-protein-diets-increase-mortality-rate/?iref=allsearch

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by brian

brian — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:15:59 +0000

redbridge has saved me a few times, there is another one that is brewed near me (norwalk,ct) called bard’s, i enjoy this one. more of a pale ale. and when really in a pinch amstel and heiniken are accepted as gluten free as they have like .002% gluten. robb any thoughts on the amstel and heiniken?

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:09:12 +0000

I prefer a good dry cider.

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by John

John — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:08:55 +0000

Ha ha. I love GOOD beer, and we have a fantastic variety available here in the Phoenix (Tempe) area – and St. Peter’s Sorghum is definitely a good one – but since going paleo I hardly ever touch the stuff. The irony of a Paleolithic Solution book tour being sponsored by a grain-based beverage cracks me up.

Since we’re on the subject; what effect do the malting, mashing, lautering, boiling, and fermenting have on lectins and such?

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:50:49 +0000

Eddie! hell-yes! I think we need an international pub directory of places serving GF beer. The new site is almost done, but I think wee need a new page!

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:49:33 +0000

Will-
Like a paleo Ale but without the bite…it is no Guinness and for that I will be forever sad.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Roland

Roland — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:36:01 +0000

Robb,

You often mention milk’s growth promoting properties (for good or bad). Are these properties still present in aged cheese, sour cream, and yogurt, too? I was wondering if the fermenting and/or aging processes stopped some or all of that.

Also, what about the highly processed protein powders and dehydrated dairy (like instant dry milk powders).

Thanks!

Roland

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by will

will — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:29:22 +0000

Yeah…I’ve tried the redbridge and wasn’t really impressed. If this is better I will give it a try. Give me a ballpark for taste…Stella? Or maybe even a little heartier? It still looks a bit light still so it can’t be too hearty. Give me something to go on brother!

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Eddie

Eddie — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:25:34 +0000

Hell yes! After hearing you mention gluten free beer on the podcast I managed to track St. Peter’s at London’s Borough Market. Really enjoyed it then discovered my local pub, literally a minute’s stumble from home, serves not one but TWO gluten free beers, St Peter’s and Neumarkter Lammsbrau Pilsner from Germany! Heaven! Me enjoying a beer at my local: serveyoursoul.tumblr.com/post/1072017573/gluten-free-st-peters-beer

Gluten Free pub crawl when you hit up London?

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Wayne Riddle

Wayne Riddle — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:07:14 +0000

mega cool, have to look for it in the shops around here.

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Erika PCF

Erika PCF — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:00:44 +0000

Sweet! Love that the Paleo Solution signing has a “official beer”. Let us know when you’re back in our area and we’ll see if we can’t dip into Lyon Hall’s supply again.

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Roland

Roland — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:59:57 +0000

My local Whole Foods carries it! I’ll give it a shot!

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Brian PCF

Brian PCF — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:52:09 +0000

Hollaback yo.

Glad you liked it.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Mark R.

Mark R. — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:39:57 +0000

Cool, thanks Robb.

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Jeremy Boucher

Jeremy Boucher — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:38:20 +0000

I was at the Primavera Sound festival organised by San Miguel Beer, in Barcelona, earlier in the summer and they were advertising San Miguel Celiac Beer for sale, but it never materialised in bars. I’ve not found it by Googling, but maybe it is something they’re intending to bring to market soon.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:22:09 +0000

Matt-
It’s regular potatoes that that have the anti-nutrients. REally only a concern if you have autoimmunity or you notice a sensitivity to these foods.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:20:37 +0000

Mark-
Yea, it’s still in my mind carb agnostic.

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:19:17 +0000

Michele-
This is quite a bit better than the Redbridge and even that seemed like it might have been a little on the old side. It’s usually better.

Comment on St. Peters Sorgham Beer Rocks! by michele

michele — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:17:44 +0000

too bad we didn’t have that at the CFSBK seminar… it was my first exposure to gluten-free beer, and after the first sip, i walked outside and blessed the sidewalk with the remainder of the bottle.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Mark R.

Mark R. — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:17:37 +0000

Hey Robb,
Great post but just playing devils advocate here, non-Paleo people would look at this inability to handle a large bolus of carbs as a negative of being low-carb. I know you’ve said before that Paleo is largely carb-agnostic as long as you aren’t eating carbs that are from grains or other refined stuff. Personally I know that I tend to look, feel, and perform better when eating more carbs (some more fruit and more yams/peeled potatoes) than doing just veggies and a very little fruit. Maybe I haven’t given it enough time to adapt in the past but the drop in performance is so severe that it is hard to stay on that path. If it matters, I’m fine not eating for long periods of time (a whole day if need be), so I don’t think I’m a pure sugar burner. Anyways, I just wanted to see if you still hold the position that Paleo is carb-agnostic as long as you stick to no dairy, grains or legumes?
On other sites, some non-Paleo, I always position and defend Paleo as a way of eating that avoids bad foods and not certain macro-nutrient categories. Sometimes my association with Paleo draws attacks but when I say that I’m just trying to avoid autoimmune diseases by eating real food, most have little ground to stand on.
Thanks,
Mark

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Matt

Matt — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:07:16 +0000

Robb,

I seem to recall you saying that sweet potato skins contain lectins. However, growing up, I was always told that the skins contain tons ofnutrients. Then again, I was also told not to squat below parallel because it would damage my knees. So, should I avoid sweet potato skins or not?

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:07:03 +0000

Ron-
It’s a standard screening method that i’ve argued is unnecessary compared to using the A1c.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by julianne

julianne — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:07:59 +0000

Hi Robb,
Small update on the 6 week paleo trial results. Out of 20 who started 15 finished (difficult life circumstances stopped some people)
I’ve got 6 results in peoples own words with blood pressure and blood results. I’m still getting people to sending back results, but thought you might be interested in people’s experiences so far. All those participating were average people in the 30 – 65 age group (not CrossFitters, more like most people’s mums and dads!)
A couple of very cool results – every person so far with elevated blood pressure had a reduction to normal. Every person got significant fat loss, between 2 – 6 kg.
Another interesting fact – I had people get Vit D tests, nearly all were borderline low, even though we started the trial in early autumn, and 6 weeks later their vit D had either fallen further or just maintained even if they were taking supplements.
Anyway will post more but here’s a start, its on my blog (yeah I know everyone has one!)
http://www.paleozonenutrition.wordpress.com/2010/09/01/6-week-paleo-trial-results

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Ronald Pottol

Ronald Pottol — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:46:10 +0000

One question, my wife wondered why the doc ordered the test, usually it is only ordered if there is a reason (such as a high hemoglobin A1c). Though in the madness of the American way of birth, anything could be true).

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Ronald Pottol

Ronald Pottol — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:38:36 +0000

My wife is a type 2 diabetic, who has had three kids, according to her reading, the only reason they do the OGT is because they think women cannot be trusted to take a fasting glucose reading for a week. That would be easier, cheaper, and more reliable.

Oh, and if you are diabetic, the OGT can be dangerous for the baby.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Gestational Diabetes « FallOut CrossFit

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Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Corey W

Corey W — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:03:13 +0000

That Kelly link with the guy sitting in the ice bath gave me a flash back to when he worked on me. (shivers). He did say I had the tightest hips he has even seen. So Andy and I are kindred spirits.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Skyler Tanner

Skyler Tanner — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:46:41 +0000

Tane,

You can see my build on my website. I’m nearly 100% of Casey Butt’s genetic potential for hardgainers (i.e. you can fit 3 fingers in the crux of my flexed arm). I have a 29.75″ waist (proper waist, not high school kid 3″ below the belly button waist) and a 36″ inseam. Suffice to the say I’m built like an ape and that’s why I climb rocks. I also play basketball and dunk on middle aged men…another tall guy leverage bonus. High fives to be had by all.

However, this is a business proposition post…perhaps Robb needs a proxy podcast for his trips across the country pimping the proper use of the word “diet.” Here’s the plan:
1. Find a former pro athlete who does paleo. Mention their Star Wars knowledge and willingness to get in a fist fight with college professors over milk.
2. Talk about our animals. I have 2 dogs; one from a long line of Lion hunters. Yes, lions. Roar and shit.
3. Cytokines, bro…cytokines.
4. By the third week we will have stock answers because people won’t listen to past episodes where we answer the same question over and over.
5. 12 pounds of grassfed beef a day.

I think we should call this show the “Paleolithic Salvation” or perhaps the “Paleolithic Solution…Solution.” What say you?

Best,
Skyler (your future business partner)

P.S.
Why are New Zealanders easier to understand than Aussies?

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:08:50 +0000

You guys hang in there. Much love to you guys. Shot us a picture of mom and kid when you get one.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by julianne

julianne — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:51:15 +0000

RE pregnancy:
2 supplements I stress that women take are Vitamin D and Omega 3, (which most women following following paleo are be aware of):
Vitamin D is so important for gene transcription, as well as insulin sensitivity, and Omega 3 for brain and nerve cell development, and decreasing risk of pre-eclampsia. Both also decrease the risk of miscarriage and early delivery.

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/05/03/vitamin-d-pregnancy.html

http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/newsletter/pregnancy-and-gestational-vitamin-d-deficiency.shtml
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19781131

http://www.pregnancy-info.net/omega3.html

And even add probiotics to the mix
http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20090507/probiotics-cut-belly-fat-after-pregnancy

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Diane @ Balanced Bites

Diane @ Balanced Bites — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:46:37 +0000

Re: Carb sources for long backpacking trips

This might be a really good opportunity to make a food dehydrator purchase and put that thing to use. I imagine dried yams and/or sweet potatoes would be an excellent thing to pack. Sprinkle those puppies with some cinnamon and MMMM!!!

I’m such a dork… I was cleaning my apartment listening to Robb mention how heavy the sweet potatoes would be and thought… “so dehydrate them!” Lightbulb moments that may fuel the masses someday…

Enjoy.
D

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by malac

malac — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:38:20 +0000

Hey Robb,
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. It was one of the most frustrating experiences of our lives. We legitimately felt that western medicine had set us up to fail. Even after my wife got her a1c (4.9) tested (at our expense and request, in a vain attempt to refute the Ogtt..) we still had to comply with the special gestation diabetes guidelines in order to deliver at our birthing inn.
On the plus side…my wife has been in labor for 36 hours (hes being a stubborn bastard) and I mentioned that you referred to her as “paleo mom” on your website and she cracked her first smile in a couple hours.
Thanks again for all that you do. Looking forward to the book.

Silkey

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 43 by Peter

Peter — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:21:24 +0000

@ Kurt Harris

Thanks. D@mn grains.

Btw, thanks also for your fantastic blog.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Tane

Tane — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:41 +0000

Please excuse the double-post, Paleo-bretheren,
@Skyler: Firstly, apologies for misspelling your name above.
Secondly, I’m not German, I just like wearing leather shorts. I’m a New Zealander living in the Middle East.
Big ups to the Lone Star State. My Dad is visiting Houston soon. I’ve asked him to get me a big hat, like you guys wear.
Also, many thanks to Mark R. for his weekly track listing work.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by MJ

MJ — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:49:44 +0000

Thanks for the great podcast.

What is your opinion on the post workout meal window for refueling. I am always stressing on how quickly i need to make my real food and I dont know if i am rushing for no reason.

thanks, mike

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Tane

Tane — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:47:49 +0000

Dear Paleo Jedi, the existential hum of another Tuesday has been quelled by the PS podcast.
I reckon that you have probably nudged the listenership (if that isn’t a word, it is now) up above 6, if you include New Zealand (& the prison colony next door) as evidenced by the 1st question- it’s nice to hear another listener from the Old Country. If the book improbably falls flat, you two could easily move to Godzone and become “world famous in New Zealand”- (it’s like being Big In Japan). Just avoid Christchurch.
@David: Sounds like you need more kai- Puha and pork, perhaps.
@Barefoot Avenger (awesome!): Having done some aggressive camping myself, I wouldn’t worry too much about being 100% strict for a 3 day trip- maybe take some noodles as well. Try adding diced beef jerky to your trail mix also.
Not sure if Skylar and I could manage our own PS podcast (unless he is much more qualified than I). Unless we can answer every single question with “Do more constantly-varied functional movements with universal motor recruitment at high intensity across broad time and modal domains”, although we would score highly on the weird name scale. Also, there wouldn’t be the imaginative frisson of the listeners knowing that the two hosts represent either end of the somatype spectrum. Judging by his stats, Skylar and I are exactly the same size i.e. like pre-adolescent albino Na’vi, whereas, in my imagination, rather than Chewie and C3PO, you and Andy are more like Master Blaster (from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome).
Gluten Is Dead, Long Live Bacon,
Tane (that’s “Taa-nay”, Andy)

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:07:06 +0000

Big Easy-
We are packed to the rafters amigo. I’ll get you into the next one.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:05:59 +0000

Yet another jeff-
That is remarkable. I really do not know the absolute low limit. I suspect this reflects the total conversion of tissues to ketosis. It would be great to get some numbers from you and do a write up on this.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:44:34 +0000

Mark-
Yes, high GI by definition means higher glucose content in fruit. A bit counter intuitive, but important to understand.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:43:29 +0000

Victoria-
This is awesome and we don’t need to have “faith” in it. We have proof.

Congrats on the pending motherhood and keep me posted on your progress.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Geoff

Geoff — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:27:01 +0000

Hey Robb,
Thanks for answering my question again. I look forward to meeting you at the book release party at John Durant’s in a couple weeks!
Geoff

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Victoria Goldstein

Victoria Goldstein — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:00:10 +0000

Thank you soooo much for posting this! I went for my first appointment today with the OB-GYN and when they told me that I would eventually be getting this test, I knew then that there was no way I would pass. I’m pretty strict paleo and have cut out cheating entirely since discovering I was pregnant. I’m determined to give my baby the best chance for a great life while in the womb. When the nurse said I would have to drink a bunch of glucose later on, I told her then that there’s no way I’d pass. My body isn’t used to getting sugar. And frankly, I don’t want to take this test solely on the fact that I don’t want to feed a huge amount of glucose to my unborn baby. I will be urging the doctor to get the Hba1c to test for this which I know I won’t have. I put my full faith in the Paleo Diet, CrossFit, and Chiropractic care for wellness. I have great faith that our child is destined for health and success.

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Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Mark R.

Mark R. — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:02:23 +0000

Hey Robb,
Can you explain your comment on why berries, papayas, and bananas would have less fructose overload because they are higher on the glycemic index when compared to things like apples and dried citrus? Is it just the lesser amount of fructose in the higher GI stuff?
Thanks

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Mark R.

Mark R. — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:52:11 +0000

Adjusted for correct time on show topic 5.

Show Topics:
0. Introduction 0.00
1. Trouble with Paleo lifestyle change 4.30
2. Feeling chronically cold 11.48
3. Paleo without red meat 15.18
4. Paleo without meats and eggs 17.03
5. Carb sources for long backpacking trips 21.54
6. Not hungry post-workout 27.07
7. Ibuprofen post surgery 32.38
8. Biosig results 35.19
9. Maca & leaning out updates 38.50
10. Hamstring activation 41.30
11. End of Podcast 50.06

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Mark R.

Mark R. — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:49:48 +0000

Show Topics:
0. Introduction 0.00
1. Trouble with Paleo lifestyle change 4.30
2. Feeling chronically cold 11.48
3. Paleo without red meat 15.18
4. Paleo without meats and eggs 17.03
5. Carb sources for long backpacking trips 20.50
6. Not hungry post-workout 27.07
7. Ibuprofen post surgery 32.38
8. Biosig results 35.19
9. Maca & leaning out updates 38.50
10. Hamstring activation 41.30
11. End of Podcast 50.06

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Yet Another Jeff

Yet Another Jeff — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:40:47 +0000

Great post Robb, I was especially interested to see the ‘how low is too low’ for non-diabetics. I’m a type 1 diabetic and I can say that switching to a ketogenic diet was the smartest thing I’ve ever done! While I’ve never put it to the test intentionally.. I have driven home from the gym many times to find blood glucose in the 20-30 mg/dl range, even as low as 18 once. This would mean certain death on the ADA-suicide diet, but I feel perfectly normal with these low numbers, so I’m not sure where the low limit is on blood glucose in the ketogenic dieter, could it be there isn’t one?

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Big Easy

Big Easy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:00:24 +0000

Robb,

First of all let me thank you and Andy for all the information you guys put out to the masses. The comprehension of Nutrition and performance grows with each passing Tuesday, and that’s what brings me to the point of this message.

I would very much like to get to Atlanta to attend your seminar this weekend, unfortunately according to mind body it is sold out. I’ve gotten in touch with BTB and left a message in an effort to get on some kind of waiting list and this is truly the last way I can think of to reach out. If you could, please cut a poor college student a break. Thanks in Advance for any help you can offer…

Best,
E

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Aimee Lyons

Aimee Lyons — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:42:55 +0000

Thank you for this post Rob, I honestly found it while I was sitting in the office waiting for my OGTT test today…50g of sugar in the plus. I’m eagerly anticipating my results. I did a light met-con, ate a handful of almonds and some turkey prior to downing my 50g sugar ladened OJ…so I hope it offset the results a bit. I don’t want to have to sit through the 4 hour test. It’s so hard to find info out there on Pregnancy and proper nutrition I just wanted to say thank you for the posts and info!

Aimee Lyons/26 weeks pregnant

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:28:49 +0000

Jules-
We will do it!

We chat more when Nicki and I are there for a gig in Woodenville.

Everyone-Jules is an MD who trains with Dave Werner in Seattle. Another great doc who fully grasps the power of paleo.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:26:22 +0000

Ben-
Yea, this is part of what makes that PWO feeding both smart and doable.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:59:26 +0000

Thanks for posting this, Rob. I asked a question about pregnancy on podcast 43 and this is REALLY helpful information. It’s nice to know that all of the effort of eating paleo during pregnancy and post-pregnancy (while breast feeding) is completely worth it and will help my kid develop correct.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Skyler Tanner

Skyler Tanner — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:47:37 +0000

Not only will I live forever on the podcast, but in the comment section as well! I would love to discuss any and everything with Ze German Tane (he is German, yes?).

To further clarify, it wasn’t always this way but the longer I’ve been paleo the more this ebbs and flows. I realized I was eating PWO nutrition just because rather than because I was hungry. I’ve seen no decrease in performance.

As an aside, Stuart McRoberts noted this in “Beyond Brawn” when talking about his long deadlift cycle. Squats would cause no hunger but deadlift would having him stuffing his face for days.

An example: I had a workout last Thursday which was “merely” 5/3/1 deadlift. Flew to Cali on Friday and proceeded to put down nearly 3lbs of nuts (Walnut/Almond/cranberry/blueberry/black currant trail mix, and those damn Cocoa roasted almonds that Sprouts sells) over the course of 2 days.

Thanks for the response; roll through Austin and Keith Norris and I will take you for some amazing BBQ.

Best,
Skyler

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by hans keer

hans keer — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:33:44 +0000

Hi Rob, you are totally right also touching the autoimmune complications of lectins in your post. This factor is much underestimated. Pregnant women oftentimes consume too much of the lectin containing foods (i.e. grains, legumes and nightshades). Furthermore diary and eggs can play an important role in the autoimmune problem. I wrote an (I hope) easy to read post on the subject http://bit.ly/a9Gvjk. VBR Hans

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 44 by Cameron

Cameron — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:28:18 +0000

For the love of all that is holy:

It’s C-3PO not 3CPO.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:27:46 +0000

Robb- Just was thinking. If you were a fat burning machine and couldn’t handle a large dose of sugar, would the pwo carb up be a bad idea?? Or does the non-insulin mediated glucose transport take care of this somehow? Obviously an easy way to find out would be to try it! But was just curious to hear your take on that. Also, I know is OPT’s nutrition 301 dvd he talks about the older your “training” age is, the less able you are to handle a large carb load pwo. Any reasoning for this that you would see?

THanks amigo…book is almost here!!!!!

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Jules Marsh

Jules Marsh — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:49:49 +0000

Fantastic write up Robb. People seem to forget sometimes that low heart rate, low blood pressure, and low blood sugar require numbers AND symptoms in order to diagnose a problem. If you feel good and those numbers are low, then awesome! You only have a problem if the low numbers are making you feel lousy. Last time my fasting blood sugar was checked it was 65. I felt great at the time and was thrilled with the result.

Dr Egbert: There are a few of us around. I’m still trying to figure out how to get into a practice setting where I can really put this stuff to work. IMHO paleo is far stronger medicine than most of the pills on the market. Plus it’s cheaper and has basically no unpleasant side effects.

Jules Marsh, MD

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:04:13 +0000

Ben-
Yep. It was quite an eye opening experiment for the parents. He is seldom fussy and very good natured. One shot of GF pancakes and that was ALL he could talk about for a day and he refused to eat, dinner, breakfast the following day and finally caved and had chicken and blueberries for lunch.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:02:14 +0000

Julianne-
It is an ongoing embarrassment for me that the US uses these archaic measures. But in the mean time, here is a handy converter:
http://www.onlineconversion.com/blood_sugar.htm

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:51 +0000

Dr. Egbert-
We’ve worked with a few doc’s but they are diffuse and we lack organization as of yet. The plan is to have a physician network steeped in these ideas. Sounds like you are another one! Shoot me an email via the contact page and I’ll get you in touch with Prof. Cordain and the other docs we have worked with.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:57:04 +0000

Whitney-
It’s almost like it works!!

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:56:28 +0000

Andrew-
The point of this post was to make folks aware that some mom’s may be presenting with “low” blood glucose levels and that is in fact healthy and fine. The point that Prof Cordain has made is a potential of protein aversion in pregnant women:
http://thepaleodiet.blogspot.com/2010/07/protein-intake-for-pregnant-women.html
and a subsequent recommendation to “increase carbs and fat”. I tend to recommend more fat as a baseline then Loren, so I’ve not seen the pregnant mom’s we work with present much if any kind of aversion to protein. Keep in mind that the basic Rx ala The Paleo diet is over 200g of protein for an average size female:
http://www.thepaleodiet.com/articles/JANA%20final.pdf

So this is a completely different issue. One of liver metabolic changes limiting protein processing during pregnancy.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:54:55 +0000

Hasn’t Cordain written that pregnant women should increase carb load?

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Whitney

Whitney — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:45:54 +0000

Hey Robb,
I went to your Paleo seminar at Crossfit South Brooklyn. Definitely learned a lot of eye-opening information. And thanks again for the book!

Anyway, I just “tinfoil-ed” by door (I have no windows in my room but I door with a big chunk of glass in the middle of it. Go figure.). My roommate looked at me like I was crazy but I took one of the best naps of my life! And then slept a blissful 8 hours straight. Thanks so much for that advice.

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Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Jesse

Jesse — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:10:28 +0000

Awesome Post Robb! Great info and good job laying the smackdown on cookie cutter responses!

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Jacob Egbert

Jacob Egbert — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:07:56 +0000

Robb,
I appreciate this post very much as a physician. I am an avid crossfitter and Paleo dieter. I try to pass on the wisdom I have learned to my fellow docs and I will say it is tough. Either they cannot see passed the “whole grain” dogma, don’t care at all, or see the benefit but can’t put forth the effort themselves let alone try to convince their patients during a 15 minute visit. As I’m sure you know convincing others of obvious truths is a real challenge. I try to implement Paleo diet and vigorous exercise prescription to all who come to me ailing. I am committed to delivering true health but no one is buying it. They want a quick fix in a pill or a needle (both of which we didn’t evolve relying upon). I look forward to reading your book (need to find one, Amazon?) and will be attempting to create a treatment plan around many of the principle you outline. Unfortunately, insurance programs don’t pay for preventative health care like educational programs, good books, or gym memberships.
Have you successfully worked with any physicians who are using Paleo to treat patients? I’d be interested to learn all I can about programming for a clinical setting.

Thank you for your time,
Jacob Egbert D.O.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by gilliebean

gilliebean — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:57:43 +0000

Awesome! I’m planning on getting started on a family with my husband very soon and I love anything that gives me good information about being paleo and pregnant! Thanks Robb!

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Primal_in_Pittsburgh

Primal_in_Pittsburgh — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:11:45 +0000

Great post, Robb. It basically answers the questions I had a couple of weeks ago, but it raises a few others. I’ll ask the questions first, then give some background info.

1. What do you consider to be normal daily bloodsugar levels for a non-diabetic?
2. How long does it take to establish normal levels coming off a SAD diet, assuming fairly strict compliance with paleo (95%-ish)?
3. Is there a good insulin sensitizing regimen you’d recommend for someone who suspects they have some stubborn insulin issues?

Background info: Since my wife has been testing herself regularly (her numbers have been good, and the doctors decided she was a false positive from the oral glucose tests) I’ve also done a few tests on myself.

My fasting levels so far have been 85 and 93, and my one post-meal test was 114. I’ve been eating pretty well for the last seven weeks, but these numbers seem high based on the question in the post above.

I have been trying to lean out a bit (5’9″ and 156 lbs with an estimated 15-17% body fat, mostly around the middle). I’d like to get down to around 10% body fat. Since going primal I haven’t seen much appreciable fat loss, which has been frustrating. I don’t expect it to come off in a week, but some slow progress seems achievable.

My glucose numbers make me think I might have some insulin resistance issues, despite my dietary changes.

Two things I still need to incorporate are fish oil and better sleep. I have always had trouble sleeping, and used to average 4-5 hours per night. I’m doing better now with 6-7 hours. I got some Natural Calm to see if that would help.

Aside from that stuff, do you have a general protocol for enhancing insulin sensitivity for people looking to lean out?

Thanks for all the great info you share.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by julianne

julianne — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:23:37 +0000

Just wondered if you might, for us non-Americans, do a tiny favour? (no this is not a spelling mistake, it’s correct kiwi spelling!)
As myself and a bunch of other readers don’t live in USA and our blood tests do not come back in ng/dl, would you please give the alternative measurements that the rest of the world understands? That would be much appreciated!

And thanks for a great article.

Comment on Gestational Diabetes: What constitutes low blood sugar? by Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:42:11 +0000

Robb-I guess I was right when I posted on your facebook comment regarding the insulin resistance in mothers to partition nutrients to the baby. I can’t remember if I read that is some of T.S Wiley’s work…Sex,Lies and Menopause maybe??

Is Kayden the little guy who became sugar addicted after his first sitting of gluten-free pancakes!!??

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 43 by Jason End

Jason End — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:30:56 +0000

I didn’t see this in the notes, regarding Q #10:
Ortho Molecular Products
Adren-All and Adapten-All (I think Robb was referring to one of these. They both have similar ingredients).

They’re available in the US from Amazon.com.

Comment on Ulcerative Colitis by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:37:18 +0000

steve-
Good stuff!

Comment on Ulcerative Colitis by Steve Jacka

Steve Jacka — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:14:24 +0000

Its been over a month since I last posted. What can I say?
Its just keeps getting better! I am amazed at the progress.
Yes, I have had small isolated flare ups but they are few and far between.My toilet visits are becoming more like they used to be;once a day .Energy levels have improved out of site.My migraines from coffee withdrawals are very rare compared to last month.I hope that they will be gone for good soon.Maybe they are from something else.
I am still having green tea in the mornings but replace any other hot drinks with nice herbal teas that I have come across at the local organic store.
Its all good.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 43 by David

David — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:07:08 +0000

hi robb and andy. thanks for all of the good info and humor. i never hear about listeners from north carolina – so i must be your #1 tarheel fan.

another question about sweeteners. what are your thoughts about erythritol? unlike most other sugar alcohols, it’s metabolized mostly in the liver and therefore doesn’t cause much (if any) gi upset and i have seen it published in many sources that it has a glycemic index of ’0′.

i have a sweet tooth so i’m always looking to something i can add to my diet while still trying to lean out.

thanks again,
david

p.s. get a kindle edition of your book!! please!

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 43 by Christian W

Christian W — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:17:45 +0000

Hey Robb,

Thanks for an awesome seminar yesterday, and also for the for the review copy of the book. I’m reading it right now and I love it. A review is forthcoming.

I forgot to ask what your take is on assessing clients’ status in terms of micronutrient deficiencies. Magnesium supplementation seems to be in your general tool kit, but do you think that there value in digging further and look for say iodine, zink, copper deficiencies etc, and try to correct those?

If so, do you have any thoughts about the lingual neuro testing protocol for determining deficiencies? (Legit or hocus pokus?)

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 43 by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:14:42 +0000

Doc-
those books should arrive any day.

Comment on Paleolithic Solution Seminar: Team CrossFit Academy-Monrovia, CA!! by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:12:25 +0000

Shannon-
cut that in half and ramp up slowly. Start at about 10/day.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 43 by Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:11:29 +0000

Jay-
sounds cool to me!

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 43 by Paul Manfre

Paul Manfre — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:15:52 +0000

Robb,
I just finished reading your book and it was GREAT! I thought I wouldn’t learn anything new because I have been listening to your podcast every week since the beginning. You told us in Brooklyn that it was something you were proud of and you were right! Where can I write the review on Amazon I looked several time for a link but could not find it.

Comment on CrossFit On a Low Carb Paleo Diet: Mat Lalonde Reporting by Monday 6th September 2010 « B32 CROSSFIT

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Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 42 by Matt

Matt — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:22:48 +0000

To the guy fasting for Ramadan- fast from crossfit too! It sounds like you need to. Take a month to recover and heal. Work on ROM and mobility.

Comment on Paleo and Ultra-Endurance by Jay Jack

Jay Jack — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:30:05 +0000

Just an update. Haven’t really been doing much running since the ultra. Been chasing some power related goals. Still rolling, sparring and doing probably 1 met con (real short!) a week. Jumped into an obstacle course race last minute (no prep). It was a mountain 5k with 12 obstacles! Awesome. Finished in a tad over 30 min.

Another capacity story that short metcons are enough to do most things.

Doing a 12 mile version in Nov. And flirting with the Idea of a 50 mile ultra next year. Gonna try to do these with LESS training. I mean, I was doing 20 mile training runs for the 50k this year. I’m going to try to do a ton of Hiking, my usual MMA training, The same Power Biased CF’ish work, and Throwing in just enough running to make sure the systems involved are prepared. We’ll see. Shooting for a 500 lb dl at around the same time I hit the 50 miler. We’ll see. No where near either, so I should probably stop typing and go do something hard. Keep you posted.

Comment on The Paleolithic Solution – Episode 43 by Jay Jack

Jay Jack — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:19:27 +0000

Here’s a question for you. One of my students is a wild food forager. He actually teaches primitive living skills professionally. He said wild rice collection time is about to happen. He collects in a weekend the supply he uses throughout the year. He invited me to come out gathering. My initial response was, “I don’t do grains”. But then I started thinking, if carbs are useful Post Work Out….. These are local, seasonal, and free. What’s the comparison between Sweet Potatoes and actual foraged WILD rice (not a bag that says wild rice at whole foods). Worth using PWO or just stick with Yams? If it matters we live in Maine (no idea as to regional differences in Wild Rice strains, just in case)
Jay Jack

Comment on Paleolithic Solution Seminar: Team CrossFit Academy-Monrovia, CA!! by Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:42:23 +0000

I used the fish oil calculator and found myself needing .75/lb of BW = 19 fish oil capsules of my el cheapo brand.

Embarrassing to admit, but most “came out” as went in. Normal, or am I taking too much?

I just got over a cold and have some gut inflammation–docs hunch is diverticulitis, but tests haven’t come back.