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On Fri, 28 Aug 1998, Michael Audette wrote:
> I guess my point here is CR is only one facet of a paleo type diet.
Agreed. What is interesting (to me, anyway) is the question of
whether the benefits of both programs can be merged.
> James
> said he still eats grains, but won't touch eggs for their cholesterol
> content. Paleo goes beyond CR in that we also eliminate food that has to be
> technologically altered to eat.
As I've been thinking about this, another point has occurred to
me. CR favors nutrient-dense but low-calorie foods. HGs would
prefer nutrient-dense high-calorie foods, wouldn't they? Optimal
foraging theory suggests that, given a choice, it's more
efficient to eat high-calorie foods. Of course, this doesn't
touch the question of whether CR is "natural" or a way of
circumventing nature to some extent.
> Also, from what I can gather
> from what James said, CRer's restrict cholesterol?
I don't know if this is standard CR practice or not. I've looked
at some of the CR research, which is impressive, but I have paid
much attention to the practical details of it. Response to
dietary cholesterol and saturated fats appears to vary quite a
bit among individuals. I don't think anyone yet knows whether
the explanation for this is genetic or something else, so I guess
it remains an open question for both paleo and CR.
Todd Moody
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