Should I Go Primal or Keto?

Should you go keto or paleo/primal? Mark Sisson discusses the similarities and differences between the two diets. Which one is right diet for you? Is Mark Team Primal or Team Keto?
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[@GTE_Channel]

I appreciate how you turn a 4 minute video into a ehm... 4 minute video. Other channels will gladly give the same info in a 15 minute video and leave you confused in the progress

[@marksdailyapple]

thanks! ya they're just trying to milk that youtube "watch time" stat.

[@Mali-or4uu]

The GTE Channel exactly I hate youtubers like that

[@travismcdonald6576]

Thomas Delauer comes to mind. Smart guy. But he tends to ramble.

[@TylerJacksonMagic]

@@travismcdonald6576 I do enjoy Delauers stuff and watch him pretty actively but man does he want to hit that 10 minute mark

[@aaravbrodie7891]

instaBlaster

[@completeketocouple4499]

MARK!!! We completely love and admire you! We gave you a fun shout out in our last video and talk about The Keto Reset book. Thanks for all the solid information.

[@ruthkaggwa8890]

I like that - " Focus on all things you can eat...then there's no struggle " and you are on your way to the health you've always wanted

[@arturhamernik]

this is years ahead of popular mainstream information, very wholesome

[@Sndeep_arora]

Thanks again Mark..I'll make sure that my gym clients watch this wonderful video and get clear understanding about paleo reset....

[@marksdailyapple]

thanks Sandeep. and check out Mark's Daily Apple...lots of articles on keto there and the differences between primal vs keto

[@Sndeep_arora]

@@marksdailyapple sure mark..i will right away and let you know soon.... Thanks a ton again...

[@peteredfield0046]

I tried Paleo and Keto, Primal works best for me!

[@simonbaker4860]

big fan - thanks Mark

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

I’m ending my first year of KETO next month. I’m 67 male, and went from 212 to 165 in 6 months. I had 4 or 5 72 hours fasts in that time. That can be done fairly easily if you get fat adapted. While losing that weight, I don’t recall ever getting hungry. I watched a ton of videos for my education and now I’m confident that this will be my lifestyle from now on. My family doc wanted me on statins since my total cholesterol is 310, and LDL is 217. She totally ignores my A1C of 4.8, HDL of 76, Triglycerides of 73. I feel like I’m 30 again. I have energy to walk miles a day, ride a bike, do whatever. No joint problems, better sleep. I never restricted calories, so this is all quite sustainable for years. Also I had started to develop a strange acne on my forehead and severely cracked heals. Both of those conditions were gone in 6 months. I’m convinced that by limiting carbs to less that 100, never using seed oils, and never eating high fructose corn syrup would make millions of Americans live healthier lives. It only took a year to figure it out, I wish I knew all this 40 yrs ago. I think we’ve been deceived by CDC, FDA, AMA, ADA, Big Pharma, Big Agriculture. Just look at American rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. It’s only been since the standard American diet recommendations was implemented that these conditions have increased. Now, increasingly it seems that we have a new Diabetes Type 3, and it’s called Alzheimer’s. Just eat single ingredient Whole Foods.

[@nowayout8773]

For me losing weight is not a problem because I am TOFI. I messed up my metabolism to the point if I didn't get something to eat I would get anxious and upset. So what happened was I heard about the primal blue print and read most of it and quit eating bread, pasta, rice, and sweets and within a week I lost the desire to binge on milk chocolate, for example or by candy. I felt great. I hardly drank any type of softdrinks and preferred water or coffee, tea, without sugar. I am a good cook and can prepare almost anything. So I was eating meat and vegetables cooked in butter, ghee or lard. At first my face changed and got lean. I was obviously burning subcutaneous fat throughout my body. I even ran my first marathon at 52 only drinking water. I am fat adapted. I made the switch. I have metabolic flexibility. I have added rice occasionally back to my diet, and sometimes butter croissants. But generally I don't eat carbs for breakfast lunch or dinner, except for the little amount in veggies. I eat dark chocolate, prefer 85 percent and I really want to get back and be stricter because I have been cutting loose and enjoying life but I feel good. I can automatically switch back because my body did the reset. Before it was a disaster. I think I was borderline diabetic. The doctor did ask me once if I liked sweets and I was a bit shocked and my inner warning mechanism went on high alert. I didn't want to become a diabetic. I switched and all blood numbers improved to the point I educated my doctor on cholesterol. My LDL is high but HDL went up to 60 triglycerides 89. Sorry doc, LDL is high but the LDL particles need to be further broken down. And since the other numbers are excellent I won't buy the statin BS. Anyway, I do my homework and I try to avoid doctors. I feel great. I hardly get sick. And I like to have fun. The reset is worth doing if you get blood sugar crashes and feel like crap. I can go all day without eating and be feel hungry and I don't worry at all. It's a good feeling.

[@rippedmonokuma6230]

I’ve been on primal and barely eat fruit and potatoes (although I’ll have sweet potato once a blue moon). It’s working very well, and I’ve lost 13 pounds in a month

[@yes-ge4nm]

And now? How're you and your body? Also, you're doing primal/keto?

[@unrealmagic6519]

Imagine being scared of eating fruits. What a dumb fucking diet

[@ryandubois7419]

Yeah, I lost about 60 - 65 lbs in one year eating primal (roughly). And that was about 10 years ago. Haven’t had an issue maintaining my weight since then and I don’t even really work out. I do recently have high LDL cholesterol, so might have to dial back some of my saturated fat (if I find out my LDL particles are also high) and see what happens, but definitely an effective lifestyle 👍

[@jamesdoran6182]

Mark, I greatly appreciate your succinct and highly informative videos. Question: Is your food pyramid organized by calorie intake? If no, what would it look like if it were?

[@marksdailyapple]

No it's really organized on volume of foods consumed. Calorically, most calories should come from fat - mostly from whole food (ideally nose-to-tail) animal sources, but also things like nuts and seeds, avocados, coconuts. These animal foods will vary in the amount of fat energy they contain, but they also provide structure - both "muscle" protein and collagen protein. Plant foods might be voluminous, but provide a relatively small amount of caloric needs. Carbohydrate intake from plant foods scales with activity level and overall goals/preferences (we advise anywhere from keto levels up to 150ish grams per day).

[@joeyzuber117]

So.... I trust this guy. He's not trying to push one diet or the other! and when you're not trying to sell me something I tend to believe you a hell of a lot more!

[@emh8861]

If want to to lose weight fast, I do keto.Then went low carb high fat. Now to maintain, I do 2 meals a day. And go carb crazy once in awhile. Of course after carb crazy I fast. I always check my blood sugar . Buy a meter its great !

[@jessesanchez9625]

question when you do two meals a day do you snack with fruit in between???

[@fajnapiczka]

@@jessesanchez9625 you can snack, but stick to fruit with low glycemic index - apples, pears, strawberries, plums, grapefruit

[@CarisaRae]

I quit trying with keto... been trying for 6 years... i eat in a 2 hr window daily... whatever i want. It feels like freedom... I eat anything I want. I share it on my channel. I do try to eat a low inflammatory, nutrition dense WAPF style diet most days, but I don't have to. Fasting is healing AND burns fat. I love it. I think you should try OMAD. 22/2. It's awesome, I eat a large meal and whatever my body tells me to. I have dessert everyday!

[@martinmoore2468]

From the past since I've been on the diet, I've been eating fruits 24/7. But I have been eating meats meal with proteins.

[@WhitebeltDG]

How often should you keto reset?

[@jessesarrazin8713]

This .. this is my answer. I was on paleo but missed my hard cheeses. This is a better lifestyle plan.

[@susun7771]

Goat cheese is my favorite!

[@emh8861]

Yes! Me too, but I felt better on Paleo.

[@Chris-bn5pe]

Yes...but I also missed sweets.. not candy and cakes but strawberries, bananas oranges things like that

[@mike0133]

Jesse Sarrazin if you don't have particular health problems, that is a good choice. But remember, don't exaggerate with cheese.

[@mike0133]

@@Chris-bn5pe even that is true 😂 but even you remember that the paleo man wasn't always eating too much fruits, the summer was the only moment of the year where were a good choice of fruits and the fruits were different, with less sugar but most importantly with much more nutrients and vitamins than the actuals. Fruits are important but don't eat a lot of they like a vegan for example. Even they in some health issuees that need to be fix, is better if they are eliminated temporary for a certain time. The speech is a bit different for others fruits like olive, avocado, cacao (the original cacao without sugar added, not the chocolate like all people immediately think 😂) and coconut. P. S. : i don't have anything versus fruits, i love them but all people doesn't have to exaggerate with the actual fruits of this era, they are a great food but are very different from their ancient plant. 1-2 portion (maybe 3 in some people) at day are enough. For sure our body can tollerate much much much more better fruits than cheese.

[@Name260812]

I read some comments about the keto reset book. Isn’t it really about prepping for keto than being in actual keto?

[@charlieclark2609]

When people ask why I dont eat junk food or packaged stuff or any kind of soda or breads, etc , I simply tell them that I have no desire to put that shit in my body, those thing are nothing but drugs, technically. Sweets of any kind, sodas, breads, pastas, etc , are desires , not needs. Carbs and sugar are addicting. I eat ketovore.

[@jayb2175]

Breads and pastas, yet italians are one of the longest living countries in Europe 🤔👍

[@syphernix2167]

@@jayb2175 look up dr berg italy on KZbin and watch the first KZbin video then u rethink ur answer and do some additional research maby 😁 so u know in china there a lot off obesity kids but be tilted too as one off the long living countrys 🤔

[@aedriancurie4760]

tbh the only diet that worked for me without making me feel like a shit is agoge diet, all good things

[@nilsen589]

lol. this comment is 7 hours old and has 10 likes. hmmmm.......

[@okidoki878]

Super video to the point and not that Americans bullcrap around the point

[@juliestidham7221]

Hello! I bought the keto reset book in February of 2018 and started my keto lifestyle! I chose keto partly because my glucose levels were prediabetic and that scared me. I lost over 40 pounds and I felt great! (high energy, clarity and confidence) I share your book with whoever asks me about my success with keto. Now I have a question. I recently donated blood and my cholesterol has gotten pretty high. Since starting keto, I had bloodwork done every six months to monitor my glucose and those numbers did drop. But my cholesterol has steadily increased. I am 53 and menopausal and that may account for some of the increase but I a worried that I will have to stop doing keto in order to get my cholesterol down. What can I do?

[@scentedbyjota]

Cut down red meats and cheese and limit to 4 full eggs a week unlimited eggwhites

[@scentedbyjota]

Cut down on dairy and cut down a bit on the fats and the source of fats try getting more from avocado oil and olive oil on salads you must eat more greens with your lunch and don't use olive oil to cook your meats this ruins the benefits of it 🤗🤗🤗 oh yea and try to take it easy on keto breads and desserts

[@solomonmartinez5550]

Check this video out. It might be your answer! I just watched this the other day. So eye opening! It’s called The Shocking Truth About Carbs and Diabetes on Rich Rolls Channel. Here’s the link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5-sp5l5bp1oi5o

[@solomonmartinez5550]

kmanjt Well, I know what you mean by that lol and I for one am not a Vegan. In fact I eat Paleo (and I’m experimenting with restricting carbs) right now. (so I’m not trying to promote Vegan propaganda haha) Having said that I wouldn’t write this video off too quickly. I personally keep an open ear to science and what people are progressively learning from various dietary camps. This video was very interesting for many reasons and they seemed to back up everything they said with science and studies. I would definitely recommend you give it a listen if you eat Keto or are exploring it because they said some things that are very important to know. For example they talked about how excess fat actually can onset diabetes long term and especially in people who already have low body fat! Now I’m still researching what they said about that to confirm but if that’s the case then it would definitely be crucial knowledge to have! Anyways, if you or anyone reading this watches the video I would love to know what your thoughts are about it!

[@joeyedwards6001]

Is weight loss much more significant / faster than Paleo?

[@lilubritez6598]

Quisiera que lo traduscan al español porfavor!!

[@paulroose5821]

Hi Mark, You were recommended by Dr Jack. I'm a vegetarian and one meal a day person and feel good for it. Since not eating meat I have felt so much better. Do you recommended the primal or Keto lifestyle for me who dose not want to eat meat any more? Also, I practice the Wim Hof Method every day (breathing exercises, cold therapy and meditation).

[@Val_Cosmos]

Raw egg yolks have everything you need in an animal food and then some. Plus if you add some small species fish like sardines, mackerel you will make sure you gen enough DHA Omega 3 which our brain consists of at 70%.

[@jimbledsoe4158]

Thank you! This change might be what I was looking for. I have missing intestines and an autoimmune disease. I can NOT keep weight on doing keto. I’m 6’ and dropped from 198 to 152 in 3 weeks, my doctors panicked and made me quit keto. I felt like a million bucks, mentally and physically, but even eating 5000+ calories per day without exercising, I was still losing 2-4 pounds a day. I hope this will bring me back to the way I felt on keto, without the drastic weight loss.

[@Lukestrength]

Try raw meat, eggs and dairy. It will change your life

[@jimbledsoe4158]

@@Lukestrength as in don’t cook anything or basically a carnivore diet?

[@utopiadweller]

2:00 keto

[@andrewstrasser]

How do people with hypoglycemia respond to keto?

[@cxmerxn5732]

I know I’m late, but it has helped me more than I can explain. I no longer get dips and I can go longer periods of time not eating without the crash. Before if I skipped a meal it was bad news but now I can go 8hours or more and function fine

[@Fernandez.Alexis]

I have a question, If the majority of your daily calorie intake is fat, where do you get 75% of the fat? You have to eat butter and olive oil?. This seems not natural, where are you gonna get 75% of fat living primitively?

[@kcernest]

Animal fat. Where do you think primitive people got their fat? They ate the entire animal, not just lean muscle cuts. Vegetable oils are not the answer, they are a cheap waste product pushed by the food manufacturing industry that makes billions off them. Not much profit in eating an untrimmed steak, farm to table.

[@angelabaiers5055]

Can you eat Hearts of Palm noodles on it? Why is fruit given such a bad rap? I mean bananas, strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, oranges, apples, dark berries are health & immunity boosters. This is why I don't like these diets.

[@VoIPPortland]

KETO.

[@vegantragedie2480]

Primal diet is about primary. Please let the primal diet to Aajonus Vonderplanitz.

[@Shandakel]

Should I do primal or keto first?

[@marksdailyapple]

I'd go with Primal. the low hanging fruit comes from simply eating real food and lifestyle factors like getting enough sleep, sun, and having good relationships. if you want to play around with Keto, just omit concentrated carb sources like fruit and tubers from your Primal diet.

[@kameronmcknight8762]

I've done Keto first so trying to stick to Paleo now is a bit unreal when I think about all the potatoes and fruit I'm consuming. My experience on Keto was amazing. I weighed 215 before Keto; a little under 3 months into it, my weight was 169lbs. I personally like Keto but my wife hates the thought of it and won't even try it even if it was life or death. So Paleo makes it easier for my entire family, adding that my wife wants to lean to Paleo now (even though she thinks cheat days with popcorn and cookies are ok, but whatever that's none of my business). I think I would use both ways of eating as tools. I would use Keto when I want to cut weight and really reset my body and hormones (because men have them too), while on the other hand I'll use Paleo to maintain my body and keep those hormones at healthy levels. Just my perspective.

[@AajonusDevotee]

Primal isnt cooked that is completely wrong. It is trademarked by Aajonus Vonderplanitz

[@SureshKumar-gc8rl]

A balanced diet with fat, protein, vegetables and carbohydrates with the least sugar and ofcourse some work at home with a bit of walking in sunlight and a good sleep with not much worries shall be the best advice for health and happiness.

[@jeffrooney725]

What about peanut butter and honey?

[@jayhillz3705]

No

[@metal1mark73]

Is Primal diet the same as Carnivore diet?

[@todds79jag]

Very similar

[@unknownyoutubuser]

no not really because here you cut out all the plant foods entirely. So it's also a ketogenic way of eating but pretty much no fruits or veg

[@angelicearthling]

no

[@playgrounddolls7766]

On Keto 5 days. All I want is sleeeeeepppppp:-)) thats a Keto flu?

[@scentedbyjota]

You'll be alright try to eat a bit more fat during breakfast

[@sofiabl12]

More electrolytes too sodium+potassium

[@beoptimal8650]

You can try 3 things, either increase fat intake (suet, ghe/butter, lard is ideal imo), increase sodium intake, or take electrolytes since its often times a potassium deficiency

[@Warpedsmac]

Mark is the picture of health...just look at his eyes!!!!! Sadly, and this is the truth, life expectancy for Mark and all other AMERICAN disciples of Primal, Paleo, nuts and berries, fish and water diets is no greater than anyone else....QUALITY of life is FAR greater. The Mediterranean diet is good but only if you own a farm on the the Mediterranean...ie, it's the exercise of farming combined with the diet which provides longevity.

[@asset1856]

You look older than 57 . Is it because the sun exposure?

[@edwardo737]

I agree with what you're teaching. But do you realize, the origins you attribute to evolution could be attributed to creation?

[@benstandard]

be it evolution or creation its eating in sync with our nature.

[@edwardo737]

@@benstandard yep

[@SravanKumar-mw8xv]

Gk lci

[@kasper8509]

Calling Primal just a diet is like calling Islam just a religion.

[@memeunbox9758]

How i let my body access and burn fat cells.. I get off my ass.

[@pideruss]

this guy is clearly trynna sell you something

[@todds79jag]

You’re cynical... this awesome man is just giving you free information on KZbin to help you live a better healthier lifestyle and be happier with what you see when you look in the mirror

[@pideruss]

@@todds79jag you're too optimistic dude

[@jabrams6759]

@@pideruss what is he trying to sell me ?

[@pideruss]

@@jabrams6759 he just gives me those vibes

[@cookies6646]

@@jabrams6759 if you look in the description you’ll see what he’s tryna sell

[@mosescola4174]

PRIMAL!

[@chriskazaam896]

Primal is Aajonus, not this bum.

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

Thank you for doing this video yourself. I have so much respect for you. But I unsubscribed because I just can’t handle that sleazy foul mouthed woman who does the podcast too often. I sure hope you don’t have to pay her!

[@peters.9371]

Keto is great and everything but really unsustainable, there's simply too many people to provide with food to be able to eat that much meat

[@anab0lic]

I think its doable. you just need to convert all the land and factories etc that mass produce junk food right now into large scale animal farms.

[@peters.9371]

@@anab0lic no I don't think you get how it works, building factories is easy but the problem is that those animals need food and we don't have any more space to grow it

[@franklinatufano7523]

@@peters.9371 cattle eat grass

[@flowrepins6663]

eggs come easy

[@KarenBarberaBITA]

Peter S. You don’t use the factory model. Allow the animals to live as they should, get them out of the food lots and the acreage needed for grain could instead be used for the animals to live and thrive on. It’s a win-win. Don’t feed chickens and hogs vegetarian diets because they aren’t! They are omnivores - they both eat anything and everything.

[@bolo6935]

Sadly this primal diet is not even close to the original true palaeolithic diet....

[@PsychoFisho]

Correct - it is modern paleo, and superior. No need to limit oneself to non-tech foods of 5,000 years ago. It is about evolving smartly, rather than regression or post-modern obesity.

[@bdev8480]

Primal or Keto? Neither.

[@martin2447]

Absolute nonsense…

[@burstangel]

You, my friend are not an Italian.

[@rabbitcreative]

Q. Should I go primal or keto? A. You should go vegan.

[@unrealmagic6519]

This guy is such a clown