>>How is this different from fad protein diets?  Because  it stresses fat
("living off the fat of the land"):  Protein consumption should not
exceed 55-60 grams/day for most adults (1 g per kg of body weight). This
is equivalent, in food volume, to roughly 3 decks of cards per day.
More than that means you are converting excess protein into
carbohydrates -- and you don't want to do that -- it's not healthy.  So
load up on fat to feel ful!  Its tastes good, the right kinds are
healthy, they feed your brain, your muscles, and every function in your
body.  Best of all you'll become a fat-burner and enjoy the side benefit
of living much longer.

This is all very interesting but I just can't imagine that Paleolithic
people would have restricted their protein intake to 55-60 grams per day.
Can you explain?

>>For more information on evolution and the human diet, see the book
_Neanderthin_ by Ray Audette. For more information on traditional diets vs
vegetarian/raw food/macro, see the site *www.beyondveg.com*

To my knowledge Ray Audette does not indicate to limit protein intake. Below
is a typical dinne listed in "Neanderthin":
1/4 cantaloupe,
1 pound grilled Halibut
Tossed salad with...

The halibut alone would account for roughly 95 grams of protein and that's
just one meal. Is Ray still on this list? If so I would like to hear his
take on the protein requirements discussion.

For more information on human metabolism (fat-burning vs sugar-burning),
see the book _The Rosedale Diet_, by Dr. Ron Rosedale, MD
For recipies, see www.*paleodiet.com

I have read this book and thought it was very interesting. Again I have to
question the protein requirements. According to Rosedale I need roughly 60
grams of protein per day. And according to Rosedale an African American, or
a Chinese woman, or a mixed race woman all of the same
height/weight/proportions as I am and on the same exercise regime would need
the exact same amount of protein per day. How is that possible when we all
have such different genetic makeups?

BTW, I am not trying to dispute what you are saying, I am merely trying to
understand. I thought I was doing fine on Paleo eating what my body was
craving but ever since the Rosedale discussion came up I have been
questioning if I need to change.

Thanks,
Kristina