Thread: Paleo Vs. Primal Vs. Atkins

Interesting - thanks

Thanks for that!! x

Thanks - I now know how to explain when people dismiss my diet as Atkins (which I have no idea of or ever read about, apart from the founder dying obese at a rather young age).

Originally Posted by largerthanmost

Thanks - I now know how to explain when people dismiss my diet as Atkins (which I have no idea of or ever read about, apart from the founder dying obese at a rather young age).

Not exactly. In fact, Dr Atkins was way ahead of his time in understanding that grains cause obesity and that fat isn't a bad thing. And he didn't die obese. See: How Did Atkins Die - Death Of Dr. Robert Atkins

Maybe if he'd lived a little longer he'd have endorsed Paleo/Primal.

Originally Posted by Lily

Not exactly. In fact, Dr Atkins was way ahead of his time in understanding that grains cause obesity and that fat isn't a bad thing. And he didn't die obese. See: How Did Atkins Die - Death Of Dr. Robert Atkins

Maybe if he'd lived a little longer he'd have endorsed Paleo/Primal.

Apologies - just remembered I was thinking of the guy who started that company - I forget the name, the one that recruits sellers - oh is it green something ??
Anyway, sorry for the mistake it was genuine.
All of the fake sugar, low carb flour etc is what puts me off Atkins - people have turned it into something that allows them to eat processed low carb versions of food and it's probably a long way from the original intentions of the plan. Whilst people may loose weight eating this way, I'd be worried about insulin response over time.

Originally Posted by largerthanmost

Apologies - just remembered I was thinking of the guy who started that company - I forget the name, the one that recruits sellers - oh is it green something ??
Anyway, sorry for the mistake it was genuine.
All of the fake sugar, low carb flour etc is what puts me off Atkins - people have turned it into something that allows them to eat processed low carb versions of food and it's probably a long way from the original intentions of the plan. Whilst people may loose weight eating this way, I'd be worried about insulin response over time.

Oh, completely agree with you there. Frankenfoods, as a low carb forum I used to belong to called them.

That's why I'm firmly convinced Paleo/Primal is the way to go in the long run.