I started it as a weightloss program,after reading neanderthin by Ray
Audette.  Once on it I found so many articles on the web regarding the
health benefits, that now I espouse it as a nutrition plan.  I have
especially learned alot just from this group.  As a midwife, it is very
interesting to me since it, according to some studies, seems to benefit
those women who are prone to pregnancy induced hypertension and
gestational diabetes.  Now if I could only convince them all to change
to this plan, but alas, I am respectful of their choices of diet.  Does
not stop me,though, from telling them of the benefits of a high protein
diet.
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> I'd be interested in knowing generally, what
> percentage of people are interested in paleo diets as
> a weight loss plan, and how many are interested for
> other health reasons.