The amount of protein you should eat is a really big debate. Most Americans eat around 90-110 grams of protein every day. If you talk to weight lifters, they say around 120-140 grams a day. The Dietary guidelines for the US say around 60 grams (for a typical male), and the World Health Organization suggests somewhere between 30 and 40 grams.

Most people get enough protein and I wouldn’t worry about supplementing more (like the creatine).

Scott

I believe that the paleo diet is the best approach, but I have a hard time with the amount of protein that some people think this means. The research shows that paleo people ate somewhere between 30 and 60 percent protein (meat). But what that doesn’t recognize is that hunting can be good for a week, a month, or even a year, but then there are long stretches when hunting doesn’t provide all that you need and you have to resort to gathering.

To me, the paleo diet also fails to recognize that the meat most of us eat is far from the meat of our ancestors. If you follow this diet, I would suggest choosing grass feed and true range animals (as much as you can). This makes a bigger difference than you might think to weight loss. The amount and kinds of fats in a typical cow is far different from a typical deer.

I would also say that vegetables are where you vitamins and nutrients really are and we all don’t eat enough. While it is tough, I would say that you should be eating around 80 percent of your diet as fruits and vegetables. I wouldn’t worry too much about how many carbs a food contains, but the glycemic index of those foods. You shouldn’t gain weight eating more fruits and veggies as long as you pay attention to their glycemic index and learn how to balance a meal for low blood sugar.

Hope that helps!

Scott

This question is beyond what I can help you with over the internet. My apologies and best of luck to you and your mother.

Scott

That protein powder is fine. I would just mix it with low-sugar berries.

Scott

I’m about to start the 30 Day Sugar free diet and I need more information about Protein Powder. The one that was recommended to me at our local health food store is called All Natural Elite Whey Protein Isolate. It is low in carbs (4g per scoop) and does not contain sugar. However, it does contain Stevia (75mg per scoop). I know you recommended not using Stevia for the first 30 days but I can’t seem to find any other protein powders that do not have some form of sweetener in them. Can you please let me know if you know of any or if this one is acceptable?

I eat pretty much grain free and completely gluten free. Since reducing the sugar and grains, however, I seem to rely heavily on meat and fruit. I am considering eating a more vegetarian-based diet with the exception of eggs/seafood on occasion. I had been researching a lot on the paleo/wheat belly sites which emphasize no grains/sugar but high protein instead. While I understand their point, I feel like I am not getting enough vegetables in my diet when I eat this way and overeat meat. What is your take on the best method for weight loss and curbing some of my food addictions? My only concern about taking out the meat is that in addition to veggies I would be eating more beans, nuts, and fruit which are higher in carbs…would this lead to weight gain?

Thanks for your help!

Glad you thought of that! Good luck on your 30 day adventure!

Scott