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It's ketosis that causes the weight loss (Liver producing ketons that break down fat cells). And it's been around for a while (i.e since Atkins days). When yo
by 1stop 12y ago
It's ketosis that causes the weight loss (Liver producing ketons that break down fat cells). And it's been around for a while (i.e since Atkins days).
When you cut out processed foods, and grains, you are left only with pretty much only healthy foods, so it's no wonder they feel better. But that isn't the same as saying all grains and processed foods are bad for you.
- Healplz 12y agoYes and no. Most mainstream paleo isn't low carb enough to keep you in ketosis. Sisson's Primal Blueprint is probably the closest to advocating for keto. In reality the mechanism for weight loss is most likely increased satiety from higher P&F intake vs Carb intake (without dropping below ~50g C/day for keto).
- 1stop 12y agoMaybe I've confused paleo with primal. But on paleo given you can't have grains. What is the majority of carb intake?
- Healplz 12y agoRoot vegetables mostly. But the whole paleo community is just all over the place.
- ben_straub 12y agoFruits and vegetables. Starchy roots are heavy on the carbs, and so are apples and strawberries. Primal allows dairy if you're not intolerant, and milk has lactose (a sugar).