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The Paleo Diet Revised: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Foods You Were Designed to Eat Paperback – December 7, 2010

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Eat for better health and weight loss the Paleo way with this revised edition of the bestselling guide—over 100,000 copies sold to date!

Healthy, delicious, and simple, the Paleo Diet is the diet we were designed to eat. If you want to lose weight—up to 75 pounds in six months—or if you want to attain optimal health, The Paleo Diet will work wonders. Dr. Loren Cordain demonstrates how, by eating your fill of satisfying and delicious lean meats and fish, fresh fruits, snacks, and non-starchy vegetables, you can lose weight and prevent and treat heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and many other illnesses.
  • Breakthrough nutrition program based on eating the foods we were genetically designed to eat—lean meats and fish and other foods that made up the diet of our Paleolithic ancestors
  • This revised edition features new weight-loss material and recipes plus the latest information drawn from breaking Paleolithic research
  • Six weeks of Paleo meal plans to jumpstart a healthy and enjoyable new way of eating as well as dozens of recipes
  • This bestselling guide written by the world's leading expert on Paleolithic eating has been adopted as a bible of the CrossFit movement
The Paleo Diet is the only diet proven by nature to fight disease, provide maximum energy, and keep you naturally thin, strong, and active—while enjoying every satisfying and delicious bite.
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"The Paleo Diet helps you lose fat, improve your health, and feel great. Why? Because the Paleo Diet works with your genetics to help you realize your natural birthright of vibrant health and wellness."
?Robb Wolf, author of the bestselling The Paleo Solution

"Loren Cordain's extensive research demonstrates how modern westernized diets drastically depart from the original diet humans consumed for millions of years. In The Paleo Diet and The Paleo Diet Cookbook, Dr. Cordain shows how diets high in grains, dairy, vegetable oils, salt, and refined sugars are at odds with our genetic legacy and then shares his uncomplicated strategy for losing weight and getting healthy."
?Arthur De Vany, Ph.D., author of The New Evolution Diet

Healthy, delicious, and simple, the Paleo Diet is the diet you were designed to eat. If you want to lose weight?up to seventy-five pounds in six months?or if you want to attain optimal health, The Paleo Diet will change your life now. Dr. Loren Cordain, the world's leading expert on Paleolithic nutrition, demonstrates how by eating all the lean meats and fish, fresh fruits, and nonstarchy vegetables you want, you can lose weight and prevent and treat heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and many other illnesses. Incorporating all the latest breakthroughs in Paleo nutrition research, this new edition of the bestselling The Paleo Diet includes six weeks of meal plans to get you started on the Paleo path to weight loss, weight control, increased energy, and lifelong health.

About the Author

LOREN CORDAIN, Ph.D., is one of the top global researchers in the area of evolutionary medicine. Generally acknowledged as the world's leading expert on the Paleolithic diet, he is a professor in the Health and Exercise Science Department at Colorado State University. Dr. Cordain and his research have been featured on Dateline NBC and in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other media. He is the author of The Paleo Diet and The Paleo Diet Cookbook, among other books, and makes regular media and speaking appearances worldwide.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0470913029
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvest; Revised edition (December 7, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780470913024
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470913024
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.73 x 9 inches
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Dr. Cordain is a Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. His research emphasis over the past 15 years has focused upon the evolutionary and anthropological basis for diet, health and well being in modern humans. Dr. Cordain's scientific publications have examined the nutritional characteristics of worldwide hunter-gatherer diets as well as the nutrient composition of wild plant and animal foods consumed by foraging humans. Over the past five years his work has focused upon the adverse health effects of the high dietary glycemic load that is ubiquitous in the typical western diet. A number of his recent papers have proposed an endocrine link between dietary induced hyperinsulinemia and acne. Currently, Dr. Cordain’s research team is exploring the connection between dietary elements that increase intestinal permeability (primarily saponins and lectins) and autoimmune disease, particularly multiple sclerosis. Dr. Cordain is the author of more than 100 peer review publications, many of which were funded by both private and governmental agencies. He is the recent recipient of the Scholarly Excellence award at Colorado State University for his contributions into understanding optimal human nutrition. He has lectured extensively on the "Paleolithic Nutrition" concept world wide, and has written three popular books (The Paleo Diet, John Wiley & Sons; The Paleo Diet for Athletes, Rodale Press; The Dietary Cure for Acne) summarizing his research findings.

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weirdwartales
5.0 out of 5 stars It's saving my life
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013
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Recommended by a friend, this book opened my eyes to the realities of how poorly I have been eating for decades. Also known as the "caveman diet", Paleo is a different way of thinking how to eat, and eat healthy. This book covers how we as a race have shifted away from the natural foods that we were designed to eat over to grains and processed foods. It also discusses Omega 6 to 3 fat ratio and diseases of civilization. The book includes a section on how to make Paleo work for you, which I found interesting. There are also discussions about which foods to eat and avoid. I also found the Paleo diet Users Manual very helpful and the meal plans included in this book got me off to a running start. The book also include recipes and exercise advice. I have been doing Paleo about 80-90% for over six months, and I feel and look great. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their lifestyle through common sense eating.
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Keith Halonen
5.0 out of 5 stars How about a LIFESTYLE FOOD PLAN that doesn't seem like a diet?
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My story for 2013. I'll be 67 years old in a few weeks. Complete Blood Count (CBC) March 8. Diagnosed with the metabolic disorder Type 2 Diabetes April 17. No way would I take Onglyza. Google it to see possible side-effects. Didn't like the too-timid ADA diet recommendations. Scoured online for an eating plan. Found the Paleo Diet and the premise immediately made sense: 10,000 years of agriculture (grains and legumes plus dairy) is barely 4 tenths of 1% of the 2½ million years that humans were Paleolithic hunter-gatherers. It hardly seems like enough time to genetically evolve to properly metabolize the foods we all take for granted. OK, space-agers can't REALLY go true Paleo, but there's plenty of modern foodstuffs that qualify. I started my Paleo eating plan while waiting for the book to arrive (to be even better informed). Walked briskly 45 minutes daily. Did 3 45-minute freeweight workouts per week. Ate as per strict level 3 Paleo. By May 28 my blood pressure had gone from Stage 1 hypertension to normal. My morning fasting blood glucose went from 188 mg/dL (8.17 A1C) down to 84 mg/dL (normal - 4.55 A1C). My weight dropped from 244 to 216 lbs. Also note that after stabilizing these numbers for 3 months and reaching my goal weight (180-190 lbs), I may relax into one of the less restrictive levels of the Paleo eating plan. A few indulgences and treats will do little harm thanks to the overwhelming success of the basic eating plan. For me it's not going to be a temporary thing, so I don't even call it a "diet." It's the way I'll live from now on. Thank you, Loren Cordain.

UPDATE 30 November 2013 -- Since 17 April 2013 (when I started this eating/exercise regimen), I have lost a total of 52 lbs. My morning fasting blood glucose readings dropped well down into an acceptable range. I feel better than ever, but I should point out that I did the diametric OPPOSITE of the approach recommended in Cordain's books. Instead of starting out with the Relaxed 85:15 Paleo Diet and working my way to the stricter levels, I started out with a 100% STRICT version and gradually eased into the more forgiving versions. This is EXACTLY how it went for me...

2013 March 8: 244 lbs + high blood pressure. Doctor says walk. Complete Blood Count. So I reduce portions (but not really dieting) and began walking 1.7 miles daily.

2013 April 17: 239 lbs. Blood pressure slightly elevated. CBC indicates diagnosis of Type II diabetes. CBC Fasting Glucose: 231 mg/dL. Offered Onglyza for appetite control and weight loss. Declined drugs. Went online to research. Settled on Paleo Diet and made a firm decision to change my eating habits for life. Developed a plan and executed it exactly as planned.
PHASE 1: 100% STRICT Paleo + daily cardio + freeweights 2x-3x weekly.

2012 May 28: 216 lbs. Blood pressure high end normal. Daily testing morning fasting glucose readings reduced from 213 mg/dL to under 113 in three weeks. Then down to a range between 81 and 110. Doctor and staff amazed at me losing 23 lbs in 6 weeks. Walked same 1.7 miles daily, freeweights twice weekly, and ate 100% STRICT Paleo. Doctor dismissed me for 6 months. Since I can now afford to lose weight more gradually until I reach my goal of 185 lbs...
PHASE 2: 95% 95:5 Paleo (3 non-Paleo portions [1 meal total] per week)
+ daily cardio walk but no freeweights (too HOT) June/July
PHASE 3: 90% 90:10 Paleo (6 non-Paleo portions [2 meals total] per week)
+ daily cardio walk but no freeweights (too HOT) August/September
PHASE 4: 85% 85:15 RELAXED Paleo (9 non-Paleo portions [3 meals total] per week)
+ daily cardio walk + back to freeweights 2x-3x weekly October/November

2013 November 26: 192 lbs. Blood pressure slightly elevated but still in normal range. Doctor didn't even mention it. If he had, I would have replied, "I DON'T have high blood pressure... I drink COFFEE!" Ha! Doctor totally amazed. Why? Because most people can't bring themselves to give up corn dogs? Lost another 24 lbs since May 28 for a total of 52 lbs lost in 37 weeks. Blood test this week. Results due in about 7-10 days. I expect my A1C to be well under 7, maybe even under 6. My morning fasting glucose readings now average about 90 mg/dL. I expect to attain my goal of 185 lbs sometime in the next few months. Buying new wardrobe a piece at a time.

UPDATE 2014 August 25: Still walking and part-time freeweights as described above. Since my last update 9 months ago (and having achieved my primary goals of reducing my blood sugar {I don't even bother to prick my fingers any longer] and my weight [don't even own a scale] down to manageable levels), I relaxed my Paleo eating plan somewhat, but still within the recommended 85:15 RELAXED Paleo level described in the book (9 non-Paleo portions [3 meals total] per week) + daily cardio walk, etc. That was about 4 months ago and in fact it's a wee tad TOO relaxed (as I have actually gained back 4 lbs). Since I have a goal of keeping my weight in a narrow range around 185 pounds, I will get stricter again beginning in September. After all, losing a few pounds in a healthy way with the Paleo eating plan is in no way an imposition since I have now been maintaining my new lifestyle health program for over 16 months. Best changes I've ever implemented in my adult life. Incidentally, I used to buy pants with a 44-inch waist. Now I buy 36-inch or 38-inch depending on the brand name. To any who are motivated to purchase Dr. Cordain's "The Paleo Diet" because of my review here, know that I am just up ahead on the path. Stay motivated when it gets a bit challenging and I feel sure you'll catch up.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Effective
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2009
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At first glance, the Paleo diet seemed extreme to me. Give up grains AND beans AND dairy completely? What's left? Won't I be hungry? Won't I get bored? Won't I die of malnutrition? Obviously the answer is "no." My body adjusted quickly to lean meat, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, raw and cooked vegetables, and fruit. I'm eating 10 times more fruits and vegetables than before, snacking more and cooking more. My food cravings are gone, and I feel sated after I eat. Oh yes, and did I mention that I lost 8 pounds over the past 4 months?

I've seen numerous health benefits from lowering my glycemic index and salt intake and eliminating the indigestible proteins found in grains and beans. Acid reflux, gas, joint pain, sinus congestion -- all completely gone! Amazing.

Since nobody's twisting my arm, I've "cheated" a few times and eaten something that used to be part of my diet, like oatmeal or corn chips. Next day the acid reflux, gas and congestion come back. My sense of taste has become more sensitive and I notice a rancid, unpleasant note even in foods like organic oatmeal. So the desire to stray has diminished and staying on the diet is easy. However, there are a couple of things I've chosen not to give up: organic butter as a condiment on vegetables, and organic half-and-half in my coffee. I've noticed no ill effects, and get a lot of taste enjoyment from these items, which is important even when eating healthy!

I've given the book 4 stars rather than 5, because there are a few things here and there that I don't agree with. I don't think one should heat flax seed oil. And the recipes, while passable, don't excite me very much. Also, the book is written in a popular self-help style, focusing on weight loss and bypassing a purely health-conscious viewpoint. One example: although Dr. Cordain says we really shouldn't drink it, he mentions diet soda as a possible beverage. He knows better.

On the other hand, the health benefits for "eating Paleo" are offered in an understandable way, explaining why it's good for high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes and so on. If you read the book, you will know how to "do the diet" and why it's a good idea. The science is well-presented. There's a 20-page index of double-blinded study research results from around the world, to which Dr. Cordain refers throughout the book. This is not some weird dietary notion that somebody invented. It was arrived at by hard research, investigation and study. Whether you accept the theory that we should strive to approximate our caveperson ancestors' diet is beside the point: from my experience, this is a healthy diet that eliminates the pitfalls of eating foods our bodies were not genetically programmed to digest. My results speak for themselves.

Some people do have bodies that can handle just about anything they feel like eating. And ethnic, regional and personal variations ensure that the Paleo diet will never take over the world. All I can say is that eating Paleo has improved the quality of my health immeasurably. And as a weight loss diet, it's foolproof. Eliminate junk food and fast food and replace them with high quality animal protein and as much fresh veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds as you can pile in your mouth...and thank Mother Nature (and Dr. Cordain et al) for Her bounty with every bite.
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Walter Petrovic
5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised and works great. No issues.
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2022
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Sorryfitness
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on January 3, 2020
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Excelente libro, recomendable para los que comienzan una vida paleo , llego muy rapido y es la version en ingles que es dificil de encontrar en Mèxico
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Thomas D
4.0 out of 5 stars Good one
Reviewed in India on December 2, 2018
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Very enlightening for a balanced diet approach.
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to start at Paleo
Reviewed in Brazil on March 6, 2017
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Great reading, full of information from researches and credible sources, food lists and, for those who live in the US, reference websites and marketplaces to buy paleo-approved food. The Paleo Diet is the main guide to starting right with paleo. I bought the physical book to keep it in my kitchen. I definitely recommend it.
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Dinno 76
5.0 out of 5 stars un libro che parla di alimentazione e non solo di dieta
Reviewed in Italy on November 22, 2016
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finalmente un libro serio che affronta argomenti in maniera dettagliata. Cordain propone un nuovo regime alimentare e no una vera e propria dieta.
Basta con cereali, latticini, legumi si a verdure frutta e carne bianca e rossa (grass fed).
Letto in due giorni adesso passo a quello di Robb Wolf.
Adatto a vegani e vegetariani che vogliano informarsi sui reali effetti del cibo sul nostro corpo.
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