> With interest I've followed the discussion about raw foods that are high
> in toxins.  The only thing I find myself eating that would be unsuitable
> raw is aubergine, or eggplant I think it's called in USA right?
> It's a favourite of us over here and does anyone know if it would be
> wiser to avoid it?
>
> When starting eating paleo a few weeks ago at first I lost weight and
> sticking to the diet was quite easy.  Now for some reason it is just too
> hard at times to eat the 'right'  stuff and I even gained weight again.
> Bringing a lunchbox to work with veggies and fish or meat is no problem
> but I have a yearning for bread and cookies.  On a few occasions I just
> took some even.
> Immediately after eating bread and sugarcontaining cookies I got cold,
> shivering and nearly fell asleep behind my desk.  Carbs do have that
> effect on me but it is hard to say no at the moment.

Try eating more fat, preferably olive oil and nuts. Sardines (packed in
olive oil if you can get that variety) are also a convenient snack. It just
sounds like you need more calories.

Troy G.