Our sixty-fourth show! Ep. 64: Will Paleo Help Me
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah address a large number of health questions all centered around how paleo can impact certain medical conditions and the symptoms that accompany them. 
The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 64: Will Paleo Help Me

0:00 - Introduction
0:49 - News & Views

At Stacy's house they recently rolled out a no television or video game rule and things have been awesome since they have been able to engage in new ways
Stacy and Matt's boys had parent teacher conferences recently and they are blown away with where they are at in their development, especially with their behavior
Sarah celebrated her two year blog anniversary and also won an award last week as Top 100 Nutrition Website by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating
On a recent post on The Paleo Mom, Sarah interviewed her daughter about her process overcoming her difficulty eating meat
This week's show is for those who are following a SAD or a gluten-free diet who have apprehensions about adopting a paleo lifestyle and if it will positively impact their life; and the second piece of the show is for those who have adopted a paleo lifestyle who are wondering if they need to test an autoimmune protocol


22:28 - Science with Sarah: Removing Toxins vs. Adding Nutrients

Finding health through food isn't necessarily about what you take out, it is equally important to look at what you add in
The guidelines for paleo are centered around healing a leaky gut, and maintaining a healthy gut with a strong lining - the other big goal is to avoid inflammatory foods
There is absolutely variability in the foods that will fall on an individual's list when looking at these general guidelines
The habits that Stacy and Sarah advocate to add in are snout to tail eating practices, buying local variety, including seafood and organ meats, eating produce of a variety of colors, adding pasture raised eggs, etc. - seeking out the most nutrient dense foods that you can
When you are adopting a paleo diet don't focus on what you are taking out, but look at what you are adding in to optimize your health and restore your nutrient demands
Stacy notes that as you eat these foods more often your body begins to crave them because your body is recognizing that it's needs are being met through that food


34:04 - Questions & Answers

Michelle - how will a paleo diet impact my depression?

Stacy notes that she saw her and Matt's depression disappear when they healed their guts
Sarah experienced the same thing and she had battled depression and anxiety for most of her adult life prior to adopting a paleo lifestyle
Some things to look at are gut-brain access through omega 3 fatty acid consumption from seafood and stress management techniques


(36:45) Izzadora - would paleo impact a bipolar disorder?

Yes, removing grains, increasing vegetables and decreasing sugar will all have positive impacts
Getting eggs and fish will help with nutrient needs
Approach paleo from a nourishing perspective, not a diet mind set


(39:01) Edson - will GAPS/FODMAPS/SCD or AIP impact our son's ADHD and oppostitional defiant disorder?

If you are not eating paleo at all, first start there so that you don't take too much out too soon and test a slower transition process, eliminating things over time
All of those diets are very specific for specific reasons, so if you don't know what is going on from a gut level it is hard to say which diet will impact you - going paleo will be a very good start
Sarah agrees to focus on gluten-free, casein-free, and food dye free eating - be sure to add in seafood and broth as you eliminate those other foods


(43:40) Rachel - how should I handle my macro ratio intake to help my PCOS and lose weight?

Stacy suggests eating what you feel comfortable with and what makes you feel your best
Make sure that you are getting a lot of non-starchy vegetables and your body will likely steer you towards the ideal protein serving
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