So almost every low carb plan out there includes plenty of non-paleo  
foods.  I thought I'd try an experiment to see what effect the  
following foods might have on me while low carbing: corn, coffee,  
beans/legumes, chocolate, and dairy.  (No need for me to try out wheat  
or other gluten grains.  I already know what effect they have).

I've been doing this for abour six weeks and the results have been  
quite interesting.  I was able to lose weight when consuming these  
foods singularly or mixed.  But whether combined or not, all of these  
food caused me very similar reactions, to feel, well, old.  My energy  
levels were sapped.  My joints ached mildly.  I won't recount all  
gastrointestinal effects other than to say they were abnormal compared  
to when I'm strict paleo.  I've just felt older, no better way to  
describe it.

Informal, yes.  But an interesting experiment.

Jim Swayze
www.fireholecanyon.com