A paleo or paleolithic diet uses hunter-gather food principles. The foods you eat will mimic your ancestors. The diet is high protein & fiber, low carb, moderate fat intake, and lacking in processed foods. Plants and animals are the makeup of the diet. Below is the diet rundown.
Allowed Foods
Meats: grass-food meat, poultry, fish and seafood
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Eggs
Nuts and Seeds
Healthy Oils (olive, walnut, flaxseed, avocado, & Coconut Oil
Foods to Avoid/ Eat in Moderation
Grains (oats, rice, barley, & wheat)
Legumes including peanuts
Dairy
Refined Sugar
Processed Foods
Salt
Benefits
Meat and protein are the staple of this diet. The high protein intake will help you feel full and repair your muscle after tough workouts.
Fiber is essential for your health and plants have eight times more fiber than whole grains.
You will be eating unprocessed, fresh foods which are lower in sodium and higher in potassium. Low [...]
and places an emphasis on eating real foods and avoiding processed ones. The key to the diet is eating a MUFA every meal. MUFA’s are monounsaturated fats found in nuts, seeds, dark chocolate, flax, avocado, and oils. In the Flat Belly Diet! book
Coauthor and Registered Dietician Cynthia Sass explains, “research shows that MUFAs have health benefits and target belly fat. They also help control satiety, so by adding in one MUFA at [...]
. Helps open your world up to how food can effect your life and how eating a raw food diet can benefit you.
