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For 2.5 million years, early man foraged and hunted for seafood, meat, vegetables, fruit, nuts, roots and seeds. This period of time before the development of agriculture is known as the Paleolithic era. The Paleo diet is also known as the Stone Age diet, hunter-gathering diet and the caveman diet. No matter what you call […]
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When you think processed food, what comes to mind? Twinkies, maybe, or a Big Mac. Refined white sugar. Genetically modified, big-breasted Thanksgiving turkeys. Not all processed foods are bad, though. Take unsweetened applesauce, for instance. It’s a convenience to buy it, but it could just as easily be made in your own kitchen with water, […]
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One of the biggest stumbling blocks with the Paleo Diet plan is desserts. Most desserts have unnatural sweeteners and starchy carbs that spike insulin levels. Most sweet treats are a recipe for disaster. However, with kids, special celebrations and Birthdays sometimes a sweet treat is in order. There are some very tasty Paleo desserts that […]
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It’s hard to argue against replacing modern processed foods with whole foods from nature. But critics argue that the Paleo Diet may be too restrictive, putting strict followers at risk of nutritional deficiencies and proving to be unrealistic to follow for the average American. In its 2014 rankings of the “Best Diets Overall,â€Â U.S. News & […]
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Chicken is one of the most versatile foods on The Paleo Diet menu. This summer island chicken is simple and easy to prepare and can be either baked or grilled. Be sure to use free range, organic chicken to ensure a healthy meal. Pair with a Paleo salad and fresh summer fruit for a delicious […]
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The Paleo Diet breakfast is a much discussed topic when considering Paleo Lifestyle Design. Let’s not discuss what food item is best, but what process is best and apply it to your life this week. Breakfast, as a way of life, a direction in foodstuffs, and the first meal of our day, is also one […]
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When you are treating insulin/leptin resistance, I believe most would benefit by decreasing carb consumption, and replacing them with healthy fats. Replacing carbs with too much protein can actually cause health challenges similar to eating too many grain carbs and sugars. The Paleo Diet is about 38 percent protein and 39 percent fat, which may […]
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While the Paleo diet is extremely difficult in itself, some people take it one step further with the Paleo vegan diet. The Paleo vegan diet has been growing in popularity over the past few years and is even more restrictive than the original Paleo diet. If you have never heard of the term “vegan”, a […]
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A quick run down of the foods allowed on the paleo diet are the ones that our ancestors would have access to on a regular basis. Lean Meats – Beef, Veal, Venison, Lamb, Chicken, Bison and more. Try to have these grass-fed if at all possible. Fish – Salmon, Tilapia, Bass and more. Seafood Eggs […]
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If you’ve been hiding in a cave, no pun intended, and this is the first you’ve heard of the Paleo diet, here is what you need to know: 1. In today’s world we are largely deskbound, consuming packaged, processed foods, living with chronic stress, and not getting enough sleep – all of which can make […]
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