On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:53:31 -0400, Rob Campbell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:


>
> So which guide (or others?) is suggested for a novice?  Or is the
> information available on the net sufficient?

None of them are perfect. I liked Neanderthin because it appealed to  
common sense. AFAIK that's the best guide.
Here's another imperfect screed:
http://www.earth360.com/diet_paleodiet_balzer.html

>
> It seems that this list was once very high traffic and now has slowed.   
> Is
> this something that people were heavily into as it gained fame and have  
> now
> moved onto other eating styles, or is there just not much to talk about
> after a while?


There used to be a lot more strife on this list. ;)

>
> I am pretty good about eating what I believe I need to, but one other
> concern I have with this is that I cannot stand to eat eggs.  If need  
> be, I
> can try to intentionally learn to eat them.  I was able to do this with
> tomatoes in my 20s, and am very glad I did.  I have not missed eggs in my
> life, but they seem a nutritious and affordable paleo staple.


I chug-a-lug raw egg yolks. No taste to bug me. Don't eat the white raw.


>
> More than anything I am concernced about the social and cultural
> challenges...  eating with friends and family.  My partner has  
> absolutely no
> interest in this, she laughed when I first mentioned the idea.  I believe
> she would be supportive if I made my intentions clear, but its going to  
> make
> dining together a constant challenge.  Anyone else been through this?


Family has tolerated my missionary zeal. I have learned to tolerate their  
suicidal foolishness.

William