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I would like to ask you in a client who is eating a Paleo diet for a few months and has thrombosis, would you have him add something or change something in the diet?

On the potato hack diet, is it recommended to not use any condiments, it is recommended to not use any condiments except possibly salt. Is it okay to use crushed black pepper if the patient tolerates it?

Chris Kresser: So the deal with that diet as you know as I explained, I think is that the reason...

She couldn’t eat the honey. Or should she eat, not eat the honey or chocolate at 70 percent? Do you think it’s fine with those results to continue enjoying a bit of sweetness in her life?”

Chris Kresser: Maybe during the treatment phase she could reduce that a little bit. I wouldn’t cut it out completely,...

Thirteen-year-old patient with sleep issues. Have her working on increasing resistant starch. She tried doing potato starch and water at night, which helped her sleep but gave her horrible nightmares, so she wants to stop it. Have I seen this?

Chris Kresser: Yeah, I have actually. It’s an interesting side effect. I would have her try it in the morning...

In the magnesium video, Chris describes soaking and drying almonds and pumpkin seeds to reduce phytic acid content. Is the drying necessary? For taste I understand that damp almonds are not the best, but just wondering if you could explain the significance of the low roasting.

Kelsey Kinney: Okay, so really it’s about taking out that moisture content. Because I’ll tell you a story. I did...

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