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Wikipedia article: Paleolithic diet

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All of the information provided in the article seems relevant, and it is relatively neutral. Information seems to be up to date. The article acknowledges both the proposed benefits of the diet as well as the counterarguments against it. However, it is possible that the potential benefits of the diet are underrepresented.

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Wikipedia Final Assignment - Whole30
By eliminating these foods for 30 days, the program hopes to help people recover from any damage or inflammation that these foods may have caused and then ultimately help people understand how their bodies react to these different food groups. Studies have shown that the adverse effects of inflammation in the body can be regulated with diet. One study prescribes a diet consisting of whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes in order to decrease inflammation and its effects on cardiovascular disease. The Whole30 founders, however, include grains and legumes in the list of the inflammatory food groups that are eliminated during the program.

Many authorities in the nutrition field support limiting or eliminating processed foods. Ultra-processed and pre-packaged foods have been linked to the prevalence of obesity and chronic diseases in modern society. Extremely processed foods lack the nutrients that are abundant in whole foods, so diets that are high in ultra-processed foods can result in consequences to one's health. The Whole30 diet does not permit the consumption of many types of processed snacks and treats even if their ingredients are compliant, for these foods may still be capable of inducing cravings.

On the Whole30 official website, the founders emphasize the importance of full commitment to the program without cheating any of the rules during its 30-day duration. The program requires its adherers to completely restart the program following any sort of slip-up. People's failure to adhere to many types of restrictive diets like the Whole30 diet has been attributed to hedonic experiences associated with certain foods. Studies have shown that restricted eaters show stronger responses to attractive food cues than unrestricted eaters, which can lead to increased cravings and overeating.