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