From: "Michael Weis" Ray, I wonder if you could address the question of what are the trends regarding people adopting the diet. Since NeanderThin was first published ( Paleolithic Press 1995) interest in Paleolithic Nutrition has exploded ( I'm proud to say). Of course low-carb diets in general have become more popular recently because of several factors. The first clinical trials have shown them to be safe and effective for weight loss while improving cholesterol levels better than Lipitor. They have also been shown to be effective in improving many other conditions ( Google "GFCF diet" for examples ). The expose of the low-fat craze as a hoax in the N.Y Times and Science ( thanks to Gary Taub) didn't hurt. The discovery in Sweden in 2002 that a slice of bread has an Ames number of 300 (more than a full pack of cigarettes - don't even ask about potatoes) finally explains epidemiological cancer rates ( most other known carcinogens are but statistical noise by comparison - see Ames in my bibliography). The U of Hawaii discovery of the relationship between legume consumption and Altzheimers confirms what I imitated in my book regarding neurotoxins and dementia. All of these and more have added to the popularity of low-carb diets ( a craze since 1853 ). But they have also shown that the Paleolithic Nutrition approach has distinct advantages over other forms of low-carb diets. Cassien and soy based protein bars, low carb grain products ( all of the acryamides but low carb ) and other mainstays of commercial low-carb plans have no place in this new paradigm. Now if I only had an income....... Ray Audette Author "NeanderThin" www.NeanderThin.com