Paleo Diet

The definition of the Paleo diet is simple: Eating only foods that were available thousands of years ago to our hunter and gatherer ancestors in the Paleolithic Age. This; It means things like processed foods, refined grains, dairy and legumes are off the table and instead your plate should be full of fruits and vegetables, meats, nuts and seeds.

DIFFERENT VARIATIONS AVAILABLE;

Standard Paleo Diet: Grains, legumes, and processed foods are off the table, focusing instead on whole foods like fruit, vegetables, meats, nuts, and seeds. It represents the classic paleo diet.

Autoimmune Paleo Diet:Also known as the AIP diet, this diet involves cutting out foods that trigger inflammation, then slowly adding them back to determine what foods you can tolerate. This diet is suitable for people with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Focuses on food sensitivities.

80/20 Paleo Diet: Suitable for those who cannot give up grains completely. The 80/20 diet involves following a strict Paleo diet for 80 percent and enjoying your favorite non-Paleo foods during the remaining 20 percent.

Pegan Diet :  Vegan diet and Paleo Combining diet principles, the “Pegan diet” focuses on whole plant-based foods while completely excluding animal products. This type of diet is controversial as it does not align with the Paleo diet style.

 Primal Diet:  The Paleo diet also allows raw, full-fat dairy products and also allows the consumption of certain legumes and fermented soy products.

BENEFITS OF PALEO DIET;

1. Promotes Weight Loss.

2. Contains High Protein.

3. It reduces inflammation.

4. Increases Saturation.

5. Corrects Nutritional Deficiencies.

A sample menu:

First day

• Breakfast:  Scrambled eggs, fruit with salad

• Lunch:chicken sauté with mushrooms + seasonal salad

• Dinner Dinner: Grilled salmon with roasted broccoli

Day Two

• Breakfast:Gluten-free oatmeal

• Lunch:  Grass-fed beef mixed with mixed vegetables.

• Dinner:   Chicken, avocado, tomato, spinach and almond salad

Third day

• Breakfast:  Vegetable omelette

• Lunch: Seasonal fish, cauliflower with rice, tomato, avocado, lettuce and coriander

• Dinner:  Mediterranean grilled lamb chops with sweet potato wedges

 

So the result What can be eaten on the Paleo diet?

• Meat: grass-fed beef, lamb, goat, etc.

• Seafood: salmon , trout, mackerel, haddock, etc.

• Poultry: free-range chicken, turkey, duck, etc.

• Fresh fruits: apple, orange, strawberry, melon, pear, etc.

• Fresh vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, tomato, carrot, cabbage, asparagus, cucumber, etc.

• Fresh vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, tomato, carrot, cabbage, asparagus, cucumber, etc.

• Eggs

• Hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, etc.

• Seeds: flaxseeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.

• Heart-healthy unrefined oils: olive, coconut, flaxseeds, walnuts and avocado oil

• Spices: turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, basil, thyme, rosemary, etc.

 

PROHIBITED:

• Legumes 

• Peanuts

• Dairy products

• Refined sugar

• Refined vegetable oils (canoa, margarine, etc.)

• Processed / junk food

• White potatoes

• Cereal grains (containing gluten and processed those)

• Sugar-sweetened or caffeinated beverages

 

_{Read: 0}