Paleo Diet Discoveries

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Paleo Diet Discoveries

Discover The Secrets Of The Paleo Diet

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ContentsThe Paleo Diet Made Simple ........................................... 3

What's On The Menu? Allowed Foods ............................ 6

Paleo Diet Benefits ......................................................... 9

Paleo Diet Rules and Guidelines ................................... 15

To Market, To Market: The Paleo Shopping List ............ 19

Get Started With Your Paleo Diet Plan! ........................ 23

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By reading this document, you assume all risks associated with using the advice given below, with a full understanding that you, solely, are responsible for anything that may occur as a result of putting this information into action in any way, and regardless of your interpretation of the advice.

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The Paleo Diet Made Simple

Our Paleolithic ancestors hunted and gathered food out of necessity and for survival. In today's western culture food has become more of an entertainment hobby. For some people food has become a source ofcomfort. For the most part, foods are ingested with little regard to nutritious content.

The Paleo Diet Discoveries report will explain various aspects of the Paleo diet. Thiswill include some basic history, benefits of the diet plan and also provide you with tips that can make your experience successful.

The Paleo Diet -- also known as the Paleolithic diet and Caveman Diet. As a diet, it's relatively simple -- stop eating grains, legumes and processed foods and start eating the foods eaten by our Paleolithic ancestors.

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During the Paleolithic Age which spanned some 2.6 million years, our human ancestors were hunters and gatherers. Then, about 10,000 year ago, humans discovered agriculture.

Around the time, grains and legumes became a large part of our diets. As a result, humans began eating less wild animal meat, fruit and vegetables. What makes this so notable is that 10,000 years represents a rather abrupt change in diet.

The scientific consensus is that our genetics are not tuned to this newly discovered agriculture based diet. During the early 1970's, Walter L. Voegtlin, a Gastroenterologist publicized a paper claiming that the human body was not accustomed to grain foods. He was also of the opinion that after only 10,000 years humans have not had the time to genetically accommodate the proper digestion of grains, legumes and processed foods.

Later in 1989, Swedish scientist and doctor, Staffan Lindeberg surveyed and researched a

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Papua New Guinea tribe that practiced a Paleolithic lifestyle. The tribe's diet consistedexclusively of root vegetables (yam, sweet potato, taro, tapioca), fruit (banana, papaya, pineapple, mango, guava, water melon, pumpkin), vegetables, fish and coconuts.

The results of Dr. Lindeberg's studies were published in his Kitava papers. This study is one of many that prove the benefits of Paleolithic diets. Basically, the study showed that the inhabitants of the island of Kitava did not suffer from heart diseases, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, gout, acne and many other ailments common to much of the human population.

The Paleo diet is designed to bring us as close as possible to the early Paleolithic diets and eating habits. It endeavors to remove anti-nutrients and other harmful compounds that so heavily permeate the foods we eat today.

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What's On The Menu? Allowed Foods

The following information will give you a good idea of what you can eat once you commit to a Paleo diet. Such knowledge will help you better set your expectations and prepare you for your dietary shift.

Let me first touch on the foods that are not allowed. All processed foods are to be avoided when following the Paleo diet plan. This includes process meats, processed oils, seed oils, processed grains, GMO's and other processed or modified foods.

Other foods on the avoidance list include white potatoes, sugars, salt, dairy foods (milk, cheese), beans, legumes, and grains. Walk through any supermarket and you will quickly find that over 90% of the foods on the shelves are over-processed and devoid of living nutrients.

Allowed foods under this diet include lean meats, fish, shellfish, eggs, vegetables, fruit, roots, berries, fruits, nuts (chestnuts,

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hazelnuts, macadamia, pecans, walnuts), mushrooms, and the like.

It's important that the meats you eat be wild game whenever possible. If you can't access wild game, look for meat from grass fed animals. Bone marrow and organ meats may also be included in meal plans. These type meats will ensure that you get a balanced mix of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.

Certain types of oils are also allowed with this diet. They include oils derived from treenuts and fruits; such as avocado, olive, palm, almond, pecan, hazelnut, coconut, walnut and macadamia.

The only beverage that is allowed with the Paleo diet is water. It is recommended that you drink only when thirsty and spring wateror filtered water should be preferred over chemically treated water the contains chlorine or fluoride.

If you adhere fully to the Paleo diet, you will find yourself eating foods that are nutritionally dense. In most cases, vitamin

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and mineral supplements are generally not necessary.

One exception regarding after-market vitamins is vitamin D. If you do not get out much in order to take advantage of sunlight. Eating liver meat regularly can also remedy the lack of vitamin D. Another exception would be Omega-3 oil for those who do not or can not eat fish.

As you can see, the paleolithic diet emphasizes the importance of eating whole foods that are high in vitamins and minerals and low in anti-nutrients. Anti-nutrients are any natural or synthetic compound that interferes with the absorption of nutrients.

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Paleo Diet Benefits

The basic Paleo diet is not for the faint of heart. Unlike most diets that focus on weightloss, the Paleo diet represents a lifestyle change. Luckily, the diet is flexible and can be modified so that you can ease into it by taking dietary baby steps.

These baby steps might include things like initially giving up only breads and wheat grains. After successfully abstaining for one month, you could move on to giving up and replacing another disallowed food.

Or maybe you would like to start by eating a 100% Paleo foods with the option of eating a few "old-food" meals. Either way, the ultimate goal is to eat all Paleo all the time.

As far as the benefits go -- there are many. It has been proven time and again that the immense benefits derived from following this diet, far outweigh the sacrifices. One of the primary benefits is that you will generallyexperience better overall health and vigor.

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The following seven fundamental characteristics of hunter-gatherer diets will help to optimize your health, minimize your risk of chronic disease, and lose weight.

1. High Protein Intake

Approximately 15% of the calories in the average western diet consists of protein. The Paleolithic hunter-gatherer diet consists of 19% to 35% protein. For this reason, the modern Paleo diet staple items consists of lean meats, seafood and other animal products.

2. Low Carbohydrate Intake and Low Glycemic Index

On the modern Paleo diet, fresh fruit and vegetables provide 35% to 45% of the carbohydrate calories. Nearly all fruit and vegetables have low glycemic indices, meaning they digest slowly and do not cause spikes in blood sugar levels.

3. High Fiber Intake

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Dietary fiber is an essential element for goodhealth. While marketers push whole grains as the solution to fiber, it should be noted that non-starchy vegetables contain eight times the fiber of whole grains. As for refinedgrains, vegetable have 31 times more fiber. Fruit generally contain twice as much fiber aswhole grain and seven times as much fiber asrefined grains.

4. High Potassium and Low Sodium Intake

Unprocessed, fresh foods naturally contain 5 to 10 times more potassium than sodium. The bodies of our Paleolithic ancestors were adapted to this ratio.

Potassium is required for the heart, kidneys, and other organs to work properly. Low potassium is associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke – the same problems linked to excessive dietary sodium. Today, the average American consumes about twice as much sodium as potassium.

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5. Better Regulation of Fats

The foods you eat on the Paleo diet will provide you with these fats balanced with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats. You will cut your trans fat and Omega-6 polyunsaturated fats. In turn you will increase your intake of healthful monounsaturated and Omega-3 fats.

6. Better Dietary Alkaline/Acid Balance

Once foods are digested, they present a net acid or net alkaline load on the kidneys. Meats, fish, cheese, salt, grains, legumes and the like are net acid producers. Fruit and vegetables are net alkaline producers.

A lifetime diet of excessive acid producing foods can lead to bone loss, muscle loss, highblood pressure, risk of kidney stones and various other ailments. Adherence to the Paleo diet can reverse this acid state.

7. Greater Intake of Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants, and Plant Phytochemicals

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Processed foods and whole grains are substitute for free ranging meats, fresh fruit and vegetables. The latter contain vitamin C, vitamin A and B12 vitamins that are easily absorbed by the body. The can not be said forthe synthetic vitamins found in whole grains and processed foods.

The results of these benefits will manifest themselves in many ways. They are as follows...

• Optimal weight management (effortless weight loss),

• clearer, acne-free skin,

• experience greater energy,

• greater stamina,

• grow stronger bones and muscle,

• reduced stress levels,

• digest foods more efficiently,

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• develop a greater sex drive,

• increased fertility in women,

• increased virility in men,

...and many, many more health benefits.

All the above benefits and results have been reported by thousands of people to switched to a Paleo diet. Make the commitment and report your own unique benefit.

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Paleo Diet Rules and Guidelines

Like other diet plans, the Paleo diet has guidelines. The purpose of these guidelines (rules) are to keep you on point. Below are 15 rules and guidelines of the Paleo diet.

1. You should include moderate amounts of animal protein, low amounts of carbohydrates, and healthful fats in your meal plans. Portion control and counting calories is not necessary or recommended.

2. Saturated fats such as coconut oil may be eaten in unlimited quantities. Duck fat, beeftallow, and lard can also be used, but only if they come from grass fed animals. Olive, macadamia and avocado oil are also good to use as fats.

3. Animal protein may be eaten in generous portion sizes. These include organ meats, wild game, red meat, eggs, pork, poultry, andfish. Cooking with the bones in place makes the meat more tender, juicy, and tasty, and can also make great tasting stock.

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4. Eat plenty of vegetables either raw or cooked with some type of fat. A starch such as a sweet potato can provide non-toxic carbohydrates that provide clean energy.

5. Eat low to moderate amounts of fruit and nuts. Low sugar fruits such as berries, and nuts that contain omega 3 fatty acids are best. Eliminate fruit and nuts completely if you are trying to lose weight.

6. Choose meat that is grass fed from local farms in your area. If you choose lean cuts of meat, add fats when cooking.

7. Do not eat legumes, or grains. This meanseliminating oats, corn, rice, soy, barley, beans, rye, peanuts, and wheat from your meals.

8. Do not use partially hydrogenated or fully hydrogenated vegetable oils. Including... canola oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, margarine, corn oil, sunflower oil, or safflower oil.

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9. Do not eat sugary foods such as processed foods, prepackaged foods, fruit juices, soft drinks, or sugar.

10. Do not eat dairy products, except for regular butter if you cannot do without.

11. Eat only when you are hungry, and do not worry if you find you are skipping meals. There is no need to eat three defined meals each day.

12. Try to reduce or eliminate as much stress in your life as you possibly can, and sleep when you feel the need to do so. Try going tobed when it becomes dark, and wake up when it is light, without using an alarm clock.

13. Keep exercise to a normal level, with shortand intense routines just two to three times each week. If you feel tired, do not work out.Think of exercise sessions as short sprints that are intense right off the bat, without theneed for in depth cardio.

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14. Instead of commercial supplements or multivitamins, take just a vitamin D supplement and probiotics. Iodine may also need to be supplemented, however this can be done naturally through foods such as seaweed.

15. Take some time to enjoy life! Get outside and get some fresh air, play some games, travel, explore nature, and develop a relaxed and laid-back attitude.

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To Market, To Market: The Paleo Shopping List

Earlier, you got a brief overview of the type foods you will begin eating; in this section, you will get a more detailed list of those health-generating foods and condiments.

At first, it may seem like the Paleo diet is a bit restrictive and does not allow for a large assortment of the culturally addictive foods to which we have become so accustomed. As a result of our culinary mindset, it's important to keep our Paleo meals exciting and enjoyable.

Even so, you should always keep in mind thatyou are eating to quash your hunger. Your primary reason for eating should not be to entertain yourself or to use food for psychological comfort.

So, how do you keep things interesting? By experimenting with different food combinations and rotating the types of foodsyou include in your meals. How you rotate your food selections is a personal thing and

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you should pretty much know your limits when it comes to getting bored with your meals.

Now let's take a look at the variety of foods you have to work with in your Paleo diet. Thefoods listed here can be found in most food markets around the country and they provide you with plenty of room for variation.

Meats: Grass fed beef, lamb, sheep, goat, veal, pork, rabbit, boar, and horse.

Poultry: Chicken, duck, quail, goose, and turkey.

Game Meats: Elk, deer, rabbit, duck, wild turkey, bear, reindeer, moose, pheasant, and woodcock.

Fish and Shellfish: Cod, tuna, mackerel, haddock, tilapia, herring, salmon, walleye, trout, anchovy, bass, grouper, sole, halibut, turbot, mussels, shrimp, crab, oysters, lobster, scallops, and clams.

Eggs: Chicken eggs, goose eggs, quail eggs, and duck eggs.

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Fats: Fatty fishes such as sardines, salmon, and mackerel; lard; duck fat; avocado oil; olive oil; tallow; lamb fat; veal fat; coconut milk; nut butters; butter; nut oils; coconut flesh; and avocado.

Green Leafy Vegetables: Spinach, chicory, Swiss chard, lettuce, kale, radicchio, seaweeds, arugula, collard greens, beet tops, watercress, endive, dandelion, bok choy, mustard greens, rapini, and turnip greens.

Vegetables: Peppers, leeks, asparagus, celery, cauliflower, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, artichokes, avocados, broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi, eggplant, green onions, okra, and Brussels sprouts.

Squash: Zucchini, yellow squash, acorn squash, butternut squash, buttercup squash, spaghetti squash, and pumpkin.

Root Vegetables: Radishes, parsnips, carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes, yams, Jerusalem artichokes, beets, rutabaga, and cassava.

Fruit: Apples, pineapple, berries (blackberries, strawberries, blueberries,

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cranberries), oranges, bananas, grapefruit, figs, mango, kiwi, coconut, lychee, pears, dates, peaches, apricots, nectarines, watermelon, cherries, plums, papaya, cantaloupe, lemons, limes, persimmon, pomegranates, grapes, passion fruit, tangerine, and honeydew melons.

Mushrooms: Crimini, button mushrooms, shiitake, porcini, portabella, oyster mushrooms, morel, and chanterelle.

Seeds and Nuts: Sunflower seeds, almonds,pistachios, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, sesame seeds, pecans, hazelnuts, chestnuts, pine nuts, macadamia nuts, and cashews.

Herbs: Parsley, oregano, mint, rosemary, basil, thyme, chives, bay leaves, coriander, lavender, tarragon, sage, chives, and dill.

Spices and Natural Flavorings: Chilies, garlic, black pepper, paprika, fennel seeds, hot peppers, ginger, onions, mustard seeds, cumin, cinnamon, vanilla, cayenne pepper, star anise, and cloves.

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Get Started With Your Paleo Diet Plan!

Hopefully, this report has given you some good information about what to expect once you decide to begin your Paleo diet plan. Remember, while the diet is not a "weight loss" diet, it will by default, help you manage your weight naturally.

The idea is to take it one day at a time. Start off eating only foods allowed in the diet plan.Should you find yourself craving foods that are not allowed, most Paleo diet plans allow you to set a certain number of meals aside where you can eat anything you wish.

Ultimately, your goal is to leave all those harmful foods behind and dedicate your efforts to eating a 100% Paleo diet. Within one month's time, you will be amazed at the results, as so many others have been.

The plan I started with is The Paleo Recipe Book. In addition to very detailed recipes, the package also provides you with an 8-week flexible and diverse meal plan. The

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plan makes it very easy for you to get organized and get started.

I highly recommend that you give the Paleo diet a serious try. Even if you only want to lose a little weight. As a bonus, the Paleo Diet will also provide you with longer life. It really ticks me off that our government does not abandon it's corporate "good old boys" food connection and start teaching people how they should really be eating.

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