I am doing Atkins OWL and according to the definition of Primal here, it sounds to me from reading this thread that I am Primal, thanks to Atkins. I eat fish, shellfish, meat, vegetables, fruit, olive oil, occasional nuts & berries, vinegar, soy sauce, etc., spices, herbs, etc. and small amounts of butter, cheese and very occasional cream/yoghurt. I eat a wide variety of food, but it's all within those categories. Is that primal?
I thought being primal involved eating raw foods, including raw meat, which would totally gross me out. Is that wrong?
I was reading this thread as I am always hoping to improve my health through my diet. The Atkins diet has helped me greatly to control my weight and improve my feeling of well-being, insulin balance, etc. but I haven't had any relief of pain or fundamental improvement .. possibly because I ate a mostly whole foods diet before, and didn't eat a lot of sugar, refined carbs or junky food choices. I just feel there must be more I can to do to get the results I ardently desire. At present I'm trying to increase the veggies in my diet to see it that will help, after seeing information about the Wahls diet, which is based on Paleo principles. It's difficult to stick to Atkins carb levels for my blood sugar (which is essential for me) and incorporate all of her vegetable/berry suggestions (3 cups of leaves, 3 cups of sulphor rich veggies and 3 cups of coloured veggies and berries), but I can manage about 1/2 of that and keep to near Atkins induction level.
Last edited by Kirsteen : Sat, Apr-28-12 at 15:06.
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