Welcome To the Paleo Diet Basics
Have you been searching for the perfect diet for you? Are you tired of trendy diets that never give you the long-lasting results you need? Are you sick of counting calories and being told to eat portions that are the size of your fist? If you can relate to this, keep reading because I have something different to share with you. I'm talking about the Paleo Diet. It is not a trend or magic pill; it is a way of life that will support you in being in the best health you have ever been in.
The following are some of the benefits to following a Paleo Diet:
- fat loss
- muscle gain
- stronger and healthier bones, teeth, hair and skin
- stronger immune system and
- slowed aging
What Are the Paleo Diet Basics?
The Paleo Diet is a list of dietary recommendations based largely on what our paleolithic ancestors may have eaten about 2.5 million years ago. The foods that were recently introduced with the agricultural revolution are discouraged due their proven negative impacts on our health. This diet is backed by hard science, observations and countless studies. Furthermore, unlike most diets that are focused on specific results such as weight-loss, an increase in energy, or improved athletic performance, the Paleo Diet is about giving the whole body the best nutrition possible so that it functions optimally in all areas.
Guidelines to Following the Paleo Diet Basics
1) Eat a diet that is high in fat, moderate in animal fat, low-moderate in carbohydrates. Eat as much saturated fats as you want! This includes coconut oil, clarified butter, lard and duck fat. Calorie counting or portion control are not encouraged.
2) Eat lots of fresh raw and cooked vegetables. Eat a low-moderate amount of fruit and nuts. Choose seasonal and organically grown produce when possible.
3) Choose grass-fed meat over grain-fed. If you don't have access to grass-fed meat, get meat that is lean because the fat on grain-fed meat can be unhealthy.
4) Eat when you're hungry. It's not a big deal if you miss a meal or two.
5) Don't over exercise. Intense shorter spurts of exercise is a more natural and effective way to stay fit, than hours of cardio at once.
6) Eliminate the following from your diet:
- No wheat or grain
- No beans or legumes
- No dairy (except butter, properly fermented yogurt, raw and properly fermented milk and cheese are fine as well)
- No vegetable oils
- No sugar (other than the sugar found in fruits and veggies)
7) Cutting out these foods may be challenging at first because most of today's fast and convenient modern foods consist of these items. But please know that your body will thank you for it later. These foods are toxic and lead to many diseases that are common today including (but not limited to) diabetes, cancer and autoimmune diseases.
8) Lastly, have fun in the sun and get enough sleep.
Those are the Paleo Diet Basics to being on your way to a happier, healthier you! Until next time, eat well.
