CrossFit South Shore

Thursday June 30th

Workout of the day

Run 800 meters
30 Muscle ups
Run 800 meters 

 

Which class do you think put the worst hurtin' on the tires?
9:00am class? Definitely most colorful!

11:00am had some heavy hitters...

4:30pm might've done some damage...

Let's not forget about the 6:00pm crew...

Last but not least - 8:00pm - end of day stress release?

 

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Upcoming Events: 

The Beast of the East

It looks as though we will be able to field 3 teams (team consists of 2 men/2 women)
Registration for each team is $254.40 ($63.60 per athlete)

Teams thus far:

Team 1: Rich R, Brian S, Lauren F, Keri L
Team 2: Jim L, Pete L, Maxine, Lauren C
Team 3: Bill K, Rick H, Jackie, Patty (tentative)

These rosters are not set in stone. To maximize your experience we are looking for teams with well balanced athletic ability and overall team cohesiveness.

More important for right now is getting confirmations from each of you. Upon that I will go ahead and register the teams. You can either bring in cash for your registration or it can be charged to account. Post your confirmation to comments or text one of your coaches.

If your name is not on the above list and you have an interest in competing, speak up or forever hold your peace. Individual competitors I know who you are.

 

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Fight Gone Bad 6

Fight Gone Bad 6 is a fundraising event benefiting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the CrossFit Foundation. Find all the details at our event website: www.fgb6.org and click on the RULES BUTTON.

 

Wednesday June 29th

Workout of the day

Training:
Deadlift 10 sets of 3 (60% 1RM); rest 45seconds

WOD:
Partner Workout
AMRAP in 20 minutes:
Athlete 1: Sled pull 125 meters (135/90lbs)
Athlete 2: AMRAP Sledgehammer strikes
(alternate 10 right/10 left)

The sled pull is the pace setter. While Athlete 1 pulls the sled, Athlete 2 will perform as many sledgehammer strikes as possible. Once Athlete 1 returns with the sled, the athletes switch roles. 

 

Military fade  ...check, one last CF WOD.... hell yes!

Brendan managed to get in one more workout before he leaves for Annapolis today. Brendan is about to begin his journey to greatness at the United States Naval Academy. A very dedicated and talented young man, we know Brendan will excel as he begins this new chapter in his life. We wish him the best and look forward to seeing him during the holidays.



 

Tuesday June 28th

Workout of the day

Training:
Hang squat clean 2-2-2-2

WOD:
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
15 Thrusters (135/95lbs)
15 Ball slams (40/30lbs)
15 Burpees
15 Double unders

 

These guys look like they are ready for serious battle.

I don't know if they were all smiles after the workout

Monday June 27th

Workout of the day

"Angie"
Complete for time:
100 Pull ups
100 Push ups
100 Sit ups
100 Squats 

 

Danielle

Friday June 24th

Workout of the day

Training:
Weighted Pull ups 3-3-3-3-3 

WOD:
Run 800 meters
21-15-9 reps of:
  Shoulder to overhead (135/95lbs)
  Pull ups
Row 1000 meters

Shoulder to overhead =  Press, Push press, Push jerk, Split jerk

 

Brian P.


 

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From the members:

To keep it short and to the point, CFSS was by far one of the best decisions I have ever made. It completely changed my life for the better.  My confidence, appearance, and the way i look at life in general has changed dramatically. My diet is at a point i probably would have laughed at a year ago, and now I couldn't imagine it any other way. I'm doing things I've never even imagined doing.  The only reason any of it was even possible is because of the support system CFSS gives, between Doug and Tara, and the whole CFSS crew, the most amazing and inspiring group of people I have ever met.  The insane energy levels and the amount of  encouragement CFSS has is ridiculous.  It makes you feel like you can do anything, when you start accomplishing things you've never thought of, you can't stop, you just want more..... Everyone needs to experience this..  CFSS is my new and improved life...

Thanks,

Danny Reuter

Thursday June 23rd

Workout of the day

Training:
Push press 3-3-3-3-3

WOD:
Complete 6 rounds for time of:
5 H.S.P.U.
10 Hang power cleans (135/95lbs)
5 Burpees
10 Toes to bar 

 

Chris C.

Concetta




 

Arriving October 8 & 9, 2011, The Beast of the East promises to redefine fitness competition on the East Coast.

For two days in October 2011, elite athletes from near and far will descend on rural Connecticut to enjoy a weekend of intense competition.

Are you ready?

Who's interested? Post to comments. Decisions need to be made soon. 150 athletes signed up, 50 spots left.

 

Wednesday June 22nd

Workout of the day

Training:
Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3

WOD:
Complete AMRAP in 15 minutes of:
4 S.D.H.P. (135/95lbs)
8 Box jumps (24/20")
12 Wallball shots (20/14lbs)

 

Danny

Tuesday June 21st

Workout of the day

Training:
Bench press 5-5-5-5-5

WOD:
Complete 7 rounds for time of:
5 Power snatches (135/95lbs)
15 Push ups
200 meter run 

 

Danny....navel to bar

Hey, we get that the judges are just trying to do the best they can, but really? What's he gonna "no rep" Anthony for his range of motion on that swig of water?

Anyone care to caption this photo? Post your caption to comments.

Good times with great people... that's what it's all about

Monday June 20th

Workout of the day

Training:
Box squat 3-3-3-3-3

WOD:
10-8-6-4-2 reps of
Thrusters (135/95lbs)
50-40-30-20-10 reps of
Double unders 

 

The CrossFit Regionals are over. What an amazing weekend it was. We are incredibly proud of the athletes who gave it their all. Here are a few pictures from the weekend. Full recap coming soon.

Friday June 17th

Workout of the day

Complete 6 rounds for time of:
5 sets of the sequence

• Squat clean
• Hang power clean
• Jerk 

10 Box jumps (24/20")

 

Schedule: We are running a full normal schedule Friday and Saturday.

 

CrossFit Games Northeast Regional

Check out the widget to the right for live streaming scoring updates throughout the weekend.

 

Thursday June 16th

Workout of the day

90’ Overhead Walking Lunges (45lb/35lb)
30 Dumbbell G.T.O.H. (45lb/30lb)
30 Kettlebell Swings (53lb/35lb)
Run 800 meters
30 Kettlebell Swings 
30 Dumbbell G.T.O.H. 
90’ Overhead Walking Lunges 

 

CrossFit Games Northeast Regionals

This is it, the big show, the team has been training hard and now it is time to give it our all. Here is the schedule of events for the weekend. I will post exact heat times when they become available. We have a bunch of supporters heading up for what is sure to be an epic weekend. We will have a tent set up in "tent city" and that will be our general meeting place between workouts. It's not too late to come up for the day to show your support. We really hope to see you there. It not only makes a difference to the athletes who look out and see a huge group cheering them on but it also provides a great opportunity to get together with friends and represent something you are proud of.

HEAT SCHEDULE

Workout 1
10:30-11:10   Team Heat 1
11:10-11:50   Team Heat 2
11:50-12:30   Team Heat 3
12:30-12:50   Break
12:50-1:10   Women Heat 1
1:10-1:30   Women Heat 2
1:30-1:50   Women Heat 3
1:50-2:00   Break
2:00-2:20   Men Heat 1
2:20-2:40   Men Heat 2
2:40-3:00   Men Heat 3
3:00-3:20   Break

Workout 2
3:20-3:50   Team Women
3:50-4:30   Ind. Women
4:30-4:50   Break
4:50-5:20   Team Men
5:20-6:00   Ind. Men

SATURDAY

Workout 3
9:00-9:25   Team Heat 1
9:25-9:50   Team Heat 2
9:50-10:15   Team Heat 3
10:15-10:30   Break
10:30-10:45   Women Heat 1
10:45-11:00   Women Heat 2
11:00-11:15   Women Heat 3
11:15-11:30   Break
11:30-11:45   Men Heat 1
11:45-12:00   Men Heat 2
12:00-12:15   Men Heat 3
12:15-12:35   Break

Workout 4
12:35-1:15   Team Heat 1
1:15-1:55   Team Heat 2
1:55-2:35   Team Heat 3
2:35-2:50   Break
2:50-3:20   Women Heat 1
3:20-3:50   Women Heat 2
3:50-4:20   Women Heat 3
4:20-4:35   Break
4:35-5:05   Men Heat 1
5:05-5:35   Men Heat 2
5:35-6:05   Men Heat 3

SUNDAY

Workout 5
9:00-9:25   Team Heat 1
9:25-9:50   Team Heat 2
9:50-10:00   Break
10:00-10:20   Women Heat 1
10:20-10:40   Women Heat 2
10:40-10:50   Break
10:50-11:10   Men Heat 1
11:10-11:30   Men Heat 2
11:30-11:40   Break

Workout 6
11:40-12:05   Team Heat 1
12:05-12:30   Team Heat 2
12:30-12:40   Break
12:40-1:05   Women Heat 1
1:05-1:20   Break
1:20-1:45   Men Heat 1
1:45-2:00   Break
2:00-2:25   Women Heat 2
2:25-2:40   Break
2:40-3:05   Men Heat 2

 

Wednesday June 15th

Workout of the day

A. Run 400 meters
walk rest 2:00 minutes x 5 

B. Tabata deadlift (135/95lbs)
Tabata interval is :20 seconds of work, followed by :10 seconds of rest for a total of eight intervals. Deadlift is to be held at extension during "rest" time. 

 

Pat, Kim, and Maxine 

 

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From the members:

I know it is not much but if you recall, I started Crossfit initially to rehab the knee and to get in better shape for baseball.

The visual results have been great but I can see and the players can see a change in my play.

I am faster, quicker and more agile.  I am making plays that I have not made in years and not only competing with players 20 years younger but throwing out many base stealers this year then in past.

I play in a very competitive mens league where we have players that have played major league.  In fact one player that we just played against was just recently cut from the Tampa Bay Rays AAA affiliate.

I have only made a little more than 1/2 the games this year due to work and family but statistically I am having a good year.  Even my outs are hit hard and solid and it has been fun and I have to credit CrossFit for not only getting me back in shape but allowing me to do many other things on the ball field that ordinary training would not have done for me.

Thanks,
See you this week
Dave Barry

 

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CrossFit South Shore On Ramp Program:

Time is running out! One week to go till the start of our next On Ramp program. Call or email us to reserve your spot. First class is Monday June 20th. 

Join our community and experience the greatest fitness of your life! 

On Ramp #55 M/W/F @ 10:00 AM, starts June 20th (4 slots left) 

On Ramp #56 M/W/F @ 7:00 PM, starts June 20th (4 slots left) 

On Ramp classes meet 3 times per week for 3 weeks.

On Ramp classes fill fast! Call or email us to reserve your spot.  

Remember, the On Ramp classes are where it all begins. During the On Ramp classes we will teach you the foundational movements used in our program. Each class will end with a challenging workout sure to rev up your metabolism. Upon completion of the 9 classes you will be ready for group classes, and the fun will begin! 

Space Is Limited, Sign Up Now

Tuesday June 14th

Workout of the day

Training:
A1. Bench press 5-5-5; rest 90 seconds
A2. Two handed DB bent over rows 10-12 x 3; rest 2:00 min

WOD:
Complete AMRAP in 12 minutes:
7 Pull ups
9 Push press (95/65lbs)
11 Front squats (95/65lbs) 

 

Congratulations graduating On Ramper's! Joining our family are:
Ricky, Adam, Meghan, Maxine, & Mike (not pictured are Tasha and Chris)


Rick H.

 

 

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Check out Mike A's.... errr I mean Mr. A's 2011 Rap: "Mathematic State of Mind"
I just don't remember having any cool teachers like this when I went to school.

 

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CrossFit South Shore On Ramp Program:

Time is running out! One week to go till the start of our next On Ramp program. Call or email us to reserve your spot. First class is Monday June 20th. 

Join our community and experience the greatest fitness of your life! 

On Ramp #55 M/W/F @ 10:00 AM, starts June 20th (4 slots left) 

On Ramp #56 M/W/F @ 7:00 PM, starts June 20th (4 slots left) 

On Ramp classes meet 3 times per week for 3 weeks.

On Ramp classes fill fast! Call or email us to reserve your spot.  

Remember, the On Ramp classes are where it all begins. During the On Ramp classes we will teach you the foundational movements used in our program. Each class will end with a challenging workout sure to rev up your metabolism. Upon completion of the 9 classes you will be ready for group classes, and the fun will begin! 

Space Is Limited, Sign Up Now

 

Monday June 13th

Workout of the day

Training:
Overhead squat 3-3-3-3-3 

WOD:
Complete the following for time:
Run 800 meters
  Two rounds of:
  15 Hang squat snatches (115/83lbs)
  15 Box jumps (24/20")
Run 800 meters 

 

Friday June 10th

Workout of the day

Training:
4 sets of:
Back squat x 4-6 reps
rest 90 seconds
Trap 3 raise x 10-12 reps p/side

WOD:
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
7 Deadlifts (315/205lbs)
14 Pistols (alternating legs)
28 Double unders 

 

Check out Jim's "flying lunge"

Look Ma, one hand and no feet!

 

Great post found on CrossFit Invictus' website...

Fundamentals – Steps Back, Leaps Forward
Written by Mike Hom

Often times, we become overly involved in forward progress without regard to periodic re-evaluation. This happens with both experienced and inexperienced athletes. As an example, you may be decent enough at the air squat, which then allows you to be decent enough at the front and overhead squats, which results in you being decent enough at the clean or snatch. What invariably follows is decent enough progress until you hit a very tangible ceiling – the plateau, so to speak. The basic thought process is to examine how to create quick forward progress (to maintain momentum, of course) which, for most people, is the ability to move more weight. And, often times, the easiest conclusion to come to is to suck it up and try to increase the weight with your “decent enough” form.

Unfortunately, this is not the best approach to make progress.

Virtuosity is a subject we coaches like to hit on, repeatedly, from every angle. It gives us a base motivation to be better at something. That constant improvement is what keeps us coming back. Let’s go back to the example above: Everything about our overall performance is “decent enough.” It’s alright. It ain’t anything to write home about.

We DO NOT want good enough.

We want to be the best at what we do. We aspire not for a 10 on a scale of 1-10. We want to aim for 11. The question is, how do we get to 11 when we’re at a 3, 5 or 7? How can we make those leaps of progress? Sometimes we have to do what is hardest.

We have to take steps back.

Aside from being a coach, I try to maintain some modicum of athleticism. I have to be very honest with myself about where I stand with regards to my performance overall and with each discrete movement and exercise. I am good at some. I am OK at others. I am terrible at many. I can elect to only chase my strengths. That’s great for my ego. But to become more well-rounded – to become fitter by any standard – I have to buck up and work on the stuff I am simply not good at. It also means that I have to work on all of the constituent exercises that may lead to more complex movements – regardless of whether I am good at them or not.

Going back to the original example in the first paragraph, if I am only decent enough at the clean, I will work on not just my front squat, but my air squat! Why? Because it is principally the fundamental exercise. If I cannot improve my ability to brace as hard as possible, squeeze my glutes, suck my ribs down and keep my spine and hip wedded for integrated movement without load, it would be a good guess (not necessarily a law, though) that having a load across my collarbone and shoulders will not assist in the matter.

If chasing excellence leads to success, then chasing virtuosity leads to progress. Some could say they are the same, but I say they are similar with differences. Excellence is a state of superiority in some given quality – to go above and beyond. Virtuosity is having great skill in the practice of something – anything. You want to chase virtuosity in your movement to continually nurture the seed of progress. You want to use that progress to help you chase excellence in order to go above and beyond what you think you can do, and consequently, experience success.

Be excellent. Be virtuous.

Thursday June 9th

Workout of the day

Training:
4 sets of:
Press x 3-5 reps
rest 90 seconds
Hollow rocks x 20 reps
rest 90 seconds

WOD:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent
10 Ring dips
20 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball 

 

Riggs and Brian ....hmmm wonder if they made it penalty free

Danny R.

 

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Wednesday June 8th

Workout of the day

One Minute On...One Minute Off...for 10 minutes.

30 KB Swings - 2 pood

*You have 1 minute to get 30 KB swings. If you do not get 30 KB Swings in 1 minute, count a penalty. 
*Perform this workout one minute on and one minute off. Total time is 10 minutes. 

*For every penalty counted, perform a 1000 meter row. 

 

John B. has been rock solid in his commitment to becoming fitter and it's showing.


 

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7 Reasons to Eat More Saturated Fat

 

1) Improved cardiovascular risk factors

Saturated fat plays a key role in cardiovascular health. The addition of saturated fat to the diet reduces the levels of a substance called lipoprotein (a) that correlates strongly with risk for heart disease. Research has shown that when women diet, those eating the greatest percentage of the total fat in their diets as saturated fat, lose the most weight.

2) Stronger bones

Saturated fat is required for calcium to be effectively incorporated into bone. According to one of the foremost research experts in dietary fats and human health, Dr. Mary Enig, Ph.D., there’s a case to be made for having as much as 50 percent of the fats in your diet as saturated fats for this reason.

3) Improved liver health

Saturated fat has been shown to protect the liver from alcohol and medications, including acetaminophen and other drugs commonly used for pain and arthritis.

4) Healthy lungs

For proper function, the airspaces of the lungs have to be coated with a thin layer of lung surfactant. The fat content of lung surfactant is 100 percent saturated fatty acids. Replacement of these critical fats by other types of fat makes faulty surfactant and potentially causes breathing difficulties.

5) Healthy brain

Your brain is mainly made of fat and cholesterol. The lion’s share of the fatty acids in the brain are actually saturated. A diet that skimps on healthy saturated fats robs your brain of the raw materials it needs to function optimally.

6) Proper nerve signaling

Certain saturated fats, particularly those found in butter, lard, coconut oil, and palm oil, function directly as signaling messengers that influence metabolism, including such critical jobs as the appropriate release of insulin.

7) Strong immune system

Saturated fats found in butter and coconut oil (myristic acid and lauric acid) play key roles in immune health. Loss of sufficient saturated fatty acids in white blood cells hampers their ability to recognize and destroy foreign invaders, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

A misguided fallacy that persists to this day is the belief that saturated fat will increase your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. This is simply another myth that has been harming your health for the last 30 or 40 years.

The truth is, saturated fats from animal and vegetable sources provide a concentrated source of energy in your diet, and they provide the building blocks for cell membranes and a variety of hormones and hormone-like substances.

When you eat saturated fats as part of your meal, they slow down absorption so that you can go longer without feeling hungry. In addition, they act as carriers for important fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Dietary fats are also needed for the conversion of carotene to vitamin A, for mineral absorption, and for a host of other biological processes.

Saturated fats are also:

• The preferred fuel for your heart, and also used as a source of fuel during energy expenditure

• Useful antiviral agents (caprylic acid)

• Effective as an anticaries, antiplaque and anti-fungal agent (lauric acid)

• Useful to actually lower cholesterol levels (palmitic and stearic acids)

• Modulators of genetic regulation and prevent cancer (butyric acid)

If the fact that saturated fats are actually good for you sounds conflicting, at least in terms of what is repeated by public health agencies, I urge you to read Mary Enig and Sally Fallon’s classic article The Truth About Saturated Fats. 

It is one of the best and most thorough introductions to this topic, and you can read through it in just a few minutes.

Healthy Sources of Saturated Fats to Add to Your Diet

 Saturated fat is not the root of all evil … and it is NOT to blame for the modern disease epidemics facing Americans. Saturated fat is actually an incredibly healthy, nourishing and all natural fat that humans have been thriving on for generations. Again, as Fallon and Enig point out:

 

• Saturated fatty acids constitute at least 50 percent of your cell membranes. They are what gives your cells necessary stiffness and integrity.

• They play a vital role in the health of your bones. For calcium to be effectively incorporated into your skeletal structure, at least 50 percent of your dietary fats should be saturated.

• They lower Lp(a), a substance in your blood that indicates proneness to heart disease.

• They protect your liver from alcohol and other toxins, such as Tylenol and other drugs.

• They enhance your immune system.

• They are needed for the proper utilization of essential fatty acids. Elongated omega-3 fats are better retained in your tissues when your diet is rich in saturated fats.

• Saturated 18-carbon stearic acid and 16-carbon palmitic acid are the preferred foods for your heart, which is why the fat around your heart muscle is highly saturated. Your heart draws on this reserve of fat in times of stress.

• Short- and medium-chain saturated fatty acids have important antimicrobial properties. They protect you against harmful microorganisms in your digestive tract.

 

So please do not shun saturated fats from your diet. Make sure your meals include some of these delicious and healthy sources of saturated fat:

 

• Grass-fed organic beef and beef fat

• Naturally raised lamb

• Organic raw dairy products (butter, cheese, milk, cream)

• Coconut oil 

 

Since raw dairy products and grass fed beef may not be realistic, I'll simplify things for you... each and every one of you should have one of these in your cabinet. If you do not, you need to go pick one up. Health food store or a Vitamin Shoppe. 

Tuesday June 7th

Workout of the day

Training:
Deadlift 4 x 4

WOD:
Run 800 meters
15-12-9 reps of:

• Burpees
• Wallball shots (20/14lbs)
• Pull ups

Run 400 meters
12-9-6 reps of:

• Burpees 
• Wallball shots
• Pull ups 

 

 

Please join us this September as we take part in the Tunnel to Towers 5k Run. We have wanted to do this since we opened the gym and we hope to have maximum participation from our CF family. Full details can be found by clicking on the image below. We have a sign up sheet at the front desk (we already have 12 people signed up). The sign up sheet at the front desk is just so we have an idea who is interested, you will need to register for the event here (sooner rather than later) 

Monday June 6th

Workout of the day

Training:
In 15 minutes work up to a 1RM Power Clean 

WOD:
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 rep rounds of:
Power cleans (185/115lbs)
Perform the following after each round:
10 Push ups
20 Double unders

Friday June 3rd

Workout of the day

Training:
5 sets of:
Back squat; 3-5 reps
rest :60 seconds
DB external rotation; 10-12 reps p/side
rest :60 seconds

WOD:
Complete 5 rounds for time:
15 Overhead squats (95/65lbs)
3 Rope climbs, 15'

 

Mike A.

Busy pic... nice triple extension on the girl in the back :)

The LIMA 5k Run for Veterans is this Saturday. Online registration is now closed. If you did not register they will be accepting registrations on Friday June 3rd during early packet pick-up between 4 and 8 PM and on Saturday morning starting at 7 AM until they are sold out. Avoid the last minute crush and register on Friday or be sure to be EARLY on Saturday, they will sell out! 

REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABE AT PACKET PICK UP FRIDAY JUNE 3RD AT THE AIRPORT BETWEEN 4 AND 8 PM FOLLOW THE SIGNS TOWARDS THE TERMINAL BUILDING AND LOOK FOR OUR PACKET PICK UP SIGNS. 

We will be meeting at the gym Saturday morning at 8:00am and then heading over to the staging area.

Remember, the gym will be closed on Saturday - this is the WOD. 

 

Thursday June 2nd

Workout of the day

Complete 7 rounds for time:
4 Handstand push ups
5 Squat clean (135/105lbs)
6 C2B Pull ups
7 KB Swings (70/53lbs)

 

Many times we are asked about peanuts and peanut butter and why they are not "Paleo approved". Well here you go...

What’s wrong with my Legumes?

Posted by Mr Paleo

Most Paleo eaters avoid eating legumes and many people new to the diet wonder why legumes – which seem to have such great nutritional content – aren’t desirable.

Let’s start with what Legumes are – Legumes include peanuts, dried beans, clover, alfalfa, lentils, lupins, mesquite, carob, peas, peanuts, cashews, soybeans, and seeds such as navy, broad, butter, northern, pinto, red, and black beans.

The Paleolithic diet is based on the Stone Age period of the hunter-gatherer lifestyle. The pre-agricultural diet of our ancestors consists of meats, insects, vegetables, fruits, and nuts.

The introduction of agriculture brought us potatoes, legumes (i.e. peanuts, beans, and soy), grains (i.e. corn, wheat, rice, barley, and oats), and processed foods (i.e. sugar, bread, pastries, alcohol, etc.).

This transition made for a chaotic period for our bodies to adjust to these foreign foods – resulting in a massive decrease in average height and health and a rapid increase in disease and obesity.

Foods that were introduced in the post-agricultural era are, by definition, foreign to our bodies. Many people think of beans as being the healthy protein alternative to meat. But, they can cause gastrointestinal distress and increase our vulnerability to certain auto-immune diseases!

We should remember that most legumes are poisonous if eaten raw. They are high in lectins, protease inhibitors, and phytates. Lectins are proteins that bind carbohydrates. Many studies have identified lectins as being inflammatory and toxic. Lectins have a causal link with auto-immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Type I diabetes, and lupus.

Moreover, phytates or phytic acids, have been discovered to inhibit the absorption of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc in the digestive tract. The presence of protease inhibitors interferes with the breakdown of proteins into amino acids.

These are the reasons why legumes are not an ideal food for Paleo eaters (or perhaps for anyone concerned about their health)!