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The Flaws in Paleo Logic and the Drawbacks of Almond Flour and Honey
The paleo diet has been around for quite some time, but is it actually benefiting human health? Meanwhile, the concept of replacing cane sugar with healthier alternatives might not actually be as beneficial as previously thought in practice.
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The founder of the paleo diet, a movement that champions a return to eating like we did in ancient times, was a eugenicist.
22:53 - 24:18 (01:24)
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The founder of the paleo diet, a movement that champions a return to eating like we did in ancient times, was a eugenicist. He believed that the human race was becoming less excellent because the wrong people were breeding and was also committed to white supremacy.
ChapterThe Flaws in Paleo Logic and the Drawbacks of Almond Flour and Honey
EpisodePete Evans Part 1: The Paleo Way
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The effectiveness of the paleo diet is heavily debated in the literature, with proponents making bold claims about its ability to cure, prevent, or treat health issues.
24:18 - 26:27 (02:09)
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The effectiveness of the paleo diet is heavily debated in the literature, with proponents making bold claims about its ability to cure, prevent, or treat health issues. The research that supports these claims is often criticized for lacking evidence, making it difficult to determine if the paleo diet is truly the superior diet for humans.
ChapterThe Flaws in Paleo Logic and the Drawbacks of Almond Flour and Honey
EpisodePete Evans Part 1: The Paleo Way
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The health claims of restrictive diets like paleo have not established the specific restrictions as health promoting and there's nothing obvious about certain food choices being better than others.
26:27 - 29:40 (03:12)
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The health claims of restrictive diets like paleo have not established the specific restrictions as health promoting and there's nothing obvious about certain food choices being better than others.
ChapterThe Flaws in Paleo Logic and the Drawbacks of Almond Flour and Honey
EpisodePete Evans Part 1: The Paleo Way
PodcastMaintenance Phase
A study of ancient corpses found that 47 out of 137 had hardened arteries, challenging the idea that the paleo diet leads to better cardiovascular health.
29:40 - 31:55 (02:15)
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A study of ancient corpses found that 47 out of 137 had hardened arteries, challenging the idea that the paleo diet leads to better cardiovascular health.