Because there is no one diet for everyone, I suggest a template that complements those who struggle with depression, referred to by Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez as “balanced carnivores.” Although my thirty-day plan may seem similar to a cookie cutter “Paleo diet,” I differ in my perspective on carbohydrates and in my ultimate permissiveness around reintroduction of gluten-free grains and beans. I have found that most women start to flag on a low-carb diet. I have yet to meet a woman on a long-term low-carb diet who is loving life. Back in my self-experimentation days, I spent two months on a
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