Dr. Loren Cordain joins Rob and Devon on Open Sky Fitness Podcast to discuss the origin of The Paleo Diet.
25:37 Introduction for Dr. Loren Cordain
26:40 How did the Paleo Diet begin? How did Dr. Cordain learn and research about Paleo?
32:40 How would you explain the Paleo Diet to someone who has no idea what it is?
35:00 Why would people be resistant to the Paleo Diet as far as dairy and whole grain products?
38:40 Is there a confusion around nutrition studies in the media?
43:00 The Paleo Diet vs. Plant-based Diet
52:30 What are some common misconceptions about the Paleo Diet? How is it different than a low-carb diet such as the Ketogenic Diet?
53:25 Can potatoes be part of the Paleo Diet?
58:58 How did the first humans survive by making fire at will? Why did they not eat potatoes and legumes during the time?
1:03:30 Why is it hard to follow a low-carb Ketogenic Diet?
1:08:35 How do you, Dr. Cordain, feel about how Paleo has become a brand and movement for the food industry?
1:14:10 What do you attribute the success to your book to? What has changed in the Paleo Diet that your book hasn’t been revised since 2002?
1:21:07 Does the Paleo Diet require supplements?
1:24:17 Are there certain meats that shouldn’t be eaten by people that Paleo followers have adopted into their meals such as bacon?
