The Primal Parent

November 21, 2012
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Alcohol and Gut Flora – You Might Want To Lay Off This Season

One thing a lot of people don’t give up when they go Paleo is alcohol. I mean, alcohol is basically Paleo if you think about it, right? Sugary and starchy things ferment and alcohol is just a byproduct of that … Continue reading

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October 6, 2011
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Are Low Carb Diets Really Necessary?

The low carb diet appears to be pretty useful for a lot of people recovering from chronic illness. It certainly was for me. Nevertheless, there is a lot of controversy in the Primal community these days about limiting carbohydrates. I’ve … Continue reading

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September 22, 2011
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Fructose, Hunger, and Inactivity – Leptin and Insulin

I watched a video last night posted by the Ancestral Health Symposium about fructose, fat storage, and energy expenditure. Even if you’re not struggling with obesity, I think there is a lot to glean from Dr. Lustig’s research on fructose. … Continue reading

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