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Primal/Paleo Diet

Reader Reviews: Diet and Weight Loss Programs for Thyroid Patients: Pros & Cons

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From KaliKitten

Updated September 25, 2010

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Diet Programs From the Thyroid Patient Perspective

Name of the Diet/Weight Loss Program or Service: 

Primal or Paleo Diet

When did you follow this diet/weight loss program?: 

I have been following it for several years.

Website/URL:: 

http://www.primalblueprint.com http://www.marksdailyapple.com

My Review 

The Primal or Paleo diet does everything a hypothyroid person needs to do for their body nutritionally. In a nutshell, it eliminate grains (especially gluten) and some high carb foods. Eat naturally, mostly vegetables and meat protein, with some low glycemic fruits. It is more than a diet; it is a way of eating for life. Weight will drop off slow and steady. It is extremely healthy. Combine this diet with a regular exercise program that includes cardio, strength, endurance and agility (Russian kettle bells are the best for this) and you are on your way to healthy weight loss and maintenance. Your glucose level will drop, insulin resistance will go away, muscles will increase, and your metabolism will increase. You will feel great! The book "The Primal Blueprint" is a great source of information, as is the Mark's Daily Apple website.

Did you successfully lose weight on this diet? 

Yes

How much weight did you lose so far? 

11-25 lbs

Pros for Thyroid Patients? 

This diet is the best thing you can do for your body if you are hypothyroid. It is healthy and natural and it is based on our human ancestry. It eliminates chemicals and additives. I cannot say enough good about it.

Cons for Thyroid Patients? 

None.

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

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