The paleo solution
by Robb Wolf · first published 2010
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Explains the case for a paleo-style diet, citing evidence on grains, carbohydrates and blood sugar. Often recommended to readers exploring low-carb eating or diet science who want the reasoning behind it.
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"The Paleolithic Solution" incorporates the latest, cutting-edge research from genetics, biochemistry, and anthropology to help a person look, feel, and perform his or her best.
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…the year and have been doing lots of research into these things. In a nutshell, not all calories are the same the some can wreak havoc on your system (grains, it turns out, aren't that good for us). The Paleo Solution, by Robb Wolf, is another great book - he goes to great lengths to discuss the science and biochemistry behind the points he is making. Highly recommend.
on “The Hidden Truths about Calories ” ↗…agriculture is beyond fixing See http://lierrekeith.com/vegmyth.htm for a great intro. Meat is also healthy. Grains are not. See any of these Good Calories Bad Calories/Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes, The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf, http://www.marksdailyapple.com/cholesterol/#axzz1wxjdQqRB Eat real food.
on “Obvious Goes Beyond Meat” ↗…any breakfast cereals, toast, muffins, pastries, etc. Avoiding any large carb intake (post workout _possibly_ excepted) is key to steady energy levels. For a more rational book, try Robb Wolf's "The Paleo Solution", which also has an extensive chapter on sleep and cortisol management.
on “Tired of Being Tired” ↗…http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_Things_Done The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Habits_of_Highly_Effe... Starting Strength http://startingstrength.com/ (controversial :-P) The Paleo solution http://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Solution-Original-Human-Diet/dp/...
on “Ask HN: which are some good self-help books?” ↗I highly recommend The Paleo Solution. Without any doubt I can say it has radically changed my life for the better. Robb Wolf's podcasts are also packed with great information if you haven't dug into those yet.
on “Ask HN: What are you reading right now?” ↗…list of my favourite ones: Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health - Gary Taubes http://www.amazon.com/Good-Calories-Bad-Controversial-Scienc... The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet - Robb Wolf http://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Solution-Original-Human-Diet/dp/... Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health - William Davis http://www.amazon.com/Wheat-Belly-Lose-Weight-Health/dp/1609...…
on “Tired of Being Tired” ↗Definitely. However, that doesn't mean he is wrong. For more actual evidence of this stuff, The Eades' book `Protein Power'[1] and Robb Wolf's book `The Paleo Solution'[2] offer some pretty compelling evidence of how grains and related foods are detrimental to our health (among other topics). I, too, am a Paleo success story, having gone from 210 to 185 in 2 months,…
on “Is sugar toxic?” ↗…vegetable oil and sugar. The Paleo and keto enthusiasts demonize Keys as the root cause of the western world's obesity problem. For books, try * "Good calories, bad calories" - Gary Taubes * The Paleo Solution - Robb Wolf
on “Exposed by a Strava KOM: The Many Lives of a Fake Pro Cyclist” ↗…reading about it all. Some good resources if you're interested. [1] Marks Daily Apple (Website and forum a wealth of information) [2] Nora Gedgautis Book Primal Body Primal Mind [3] Robb Wolfs The Paleo Solution Book [4] PaleoNu - A doctor who pushes a paleo style diet. [1] http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-101/ [2] http://www.primalbody-primalmind.com/ [3] http://www.robbwolf.com [4] http://www.paleonu.com/
on “Breakfast is Overrated” ↗Just finished The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf and started Starting Strength (2nd Edition) by Mark Rippetoe & Lon Kilgore.
on “Ask HN: What are you reading right now?” ↗There's an article, incidentally, on Tim Fenriss' website www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2010/09/19/paleo-diet-solution/ it's a chapter of the book "The Paleo Solution" by Robb Wolf which basically answers the question "what is wrong with gluten".
on “NYT Review of ‘The 4-Hour Body’” ↗…I've added Crossfit and I think that's been more influential than my diet). My curiosity is about the notion that somehow Vegetarian style diets or even diets with grains is truly damaging. I read the Paleo Solution. I want to know how much is Robb Wolf just spreading his own bias around?
on “How I lost 30 lbs” ↗It probably shouldn't be referred to as Tim Ferris' "no grain" diet. The original post was Robb Wolf, author of The Paleo Solution. The goal isn't to eat no grain. The goal is to eat no gluten. Grain just happens to contain gluten. It should probably be called No Gluten diet or refer to Robb Wolf instead since he wrote the book…
on “ Trying Tim Ferriss's "no grain" diet for 30 days...” ↗