When followed strictly, the excess ketones that our bodies make can be measured in the urine;
strict followers of the diet will sometimes check their urine to ensure they find ketones.
While it does not have much in the way of scientific studies to back it up, it does have many positive testimonials
from followers of the diet.
While in the most orthodox of Paleo circles, their consumption is condemned outright, the
moderate followers of the diet permit some consumption but it is a restricted approach.
Followers of the diet must eliminate all grains, legumes and processed foods, based on the notion that these foods are a product of the agricultural revolution, a recent phenomenon, and our bodies have not evolved sufficiently to properly handle them.
Instead,
followers of this diet will consume organic foods and elevated nutrition from their dietary choices, without the dangerous chemicals found in pre-packaged items.
Therefore, finding its place on the paleo menu, organic hard cheese can be used by
some followers of the diet but keeping moderation in mind.