... No, no you can't.

Let me first say, "Welcome!" And, let me say next, "No. No you can't eat cheese." At least, not if you are like me, wanting to eat in a way more appropriate for the way our digestive system evolved. There, I've thrown down the first white glove of challenge. Do with it what you will : ).

Now that I've riled a few feathers and, undoubtably, driven loads of readers away, let me explain. Food is important to me. Really important. Food and meals were always the nexus of family gatherings for me. They were always the topics of conversation during these gathers. And, they were always the things I remembered first and longest about any trip or family vacation I've ever taken. So, I hope I've made it excessively clear: food is kind of a big deal to me.

So, "what", you ask, "does this have to do with abstaining from cheese?"

Very astute question, reader. Very astute.

Repeat after me: All of the lean meats and fish, fruits and vegetables, some nuts and seeds, little starch, no sugar, no dairy, no grains (emphasis mine).

That is my dietary mantra. When hungrily reading over items on a menu, I review my mantra and judge the meal by it. When selecting ingredients to throw into a dinner or lunch, I choose those that abide by it. And, like any new convert, I've adopted this with the zeal of a fanatic (much to the chagrin and bemusement of some of my family members).

Yes, I am a new (read: less than 6 months) adopter of the Paleo diet. I draw from sources like Cordain, Polliquin, and Robb Wolf. Though, whenever I see conflict between my mentors, I generally side with Cordain, whether or not I'm correct in this approach.

I'll have more to say about me and general musings I've had while eating like a Paleolithic man in later posts. Also, look for daily updates about what I've eaten, with recipes. I want to provide a resource for those that might be on their first few steps down the path I've taken.