Todd Moody wrote:

> On Tue, 20 Jul 1999, Ken Stuart wrote:
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> > Except that what I think Richard is saying is that it is difficult, if not
> > impossible, to duplicate the Paleolithic diet today.
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> > So, there may be value in supplementing a Paleolithic dietary approximation,
> > such as Neanderthin.
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> I agree completely.  We should always remember that we are
> experimenting with *approximate interpretations* of hypothetical
> paleolithic diets.
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> I also agree that what we are pursuing is obviously an approximation with many
> variables presenting the challenge of rather arbitrary choices.  For example, we
> are guessing as to the relevance of our particular genetic heritage insofaras we
> actually can accurately trace it. There are many past posts didscussing the fact
> thata change in latitude involves a change in climatic zone and the available
> flora and fauna.  The central tenet of "naked with a sharp stick" steers us away
> from processed food but, alas,  we know that our animals, fruits and vegetables
> are often the result of many generations of genetic manipultation with
> consequent change in the concntration, character and, sometimes complete absence
> of nutrient factors known to have been present in native plants and animals.   I
> have previously suggested that the genius of Neanderthin is in its simplicity
> but I would hate to see the list be limited to a degree that science is
> censored.   For me,  the "support"  that I gain from this list is the debate and
> testing of ideas that are proposed and the enthusiasm of osters who have
> significantly improved their quality of life by a paleo approach to diet.  To
> suggest that there is a practical way for modern humans in industrial society to
> do more than approximate paleo diets is very idealistic but is, I think,
> certainly worth the attempt.  However,  my conception of the "attempt"  involves
> an ongoing dedication to understanding the variables, the aspects that are
> hypothesis rather than fact, and monitoring what seems to work for people
> anecdotally.  I enjoy the breadth and depth of the topics.  While I would prefer
> not to see wildly off topic posts or those that are overly personal,   I enjoy
> the debate.  Rick

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