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Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:10:28 -0500
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I see where there are a few posts regarding post-workout meals and DeVany's
take on this.  This leads me to an important point I would like to make.

Is it possible we are all taking Devany's suggestions too seriously?  In
other words, even though Art appears to have some good ideas, where's the
corresponding research?  I have not seen Art citing any empirical studies
to support his hypotheses.  I made sure to list all the necessary citations
in my book, and Loren Cordain lists a ton of research in his.  So far, it
seems Art has mentioned very few, if any, studies to support his particular
hypotheses.

It may be possible that Art is just a "genetic marvel", and his success is
not primarily caused by evolutionary fitness.  For example, Roy Hilligen, a
former Mr. America, still sports a great physique at age 77.  He also says
he has been a lifelong vegetarian.  So clearly, Paleo eating and exercising
are not the ONLY way to stay in great shape:

http://www.cbass.com/Hilligenn.htm

I think Art has some good ideas concerning evolutionary fitness.  But
unless he finishes his book and/or provides some empirical evidence for his
hypotheses, I believe these ideas should be taken with a grain of salt.
Plenty of things sound good in the abstract; but we should be skeptical if
there continues to be a lack of research supporting them.

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