PALEO DIET
Paleo diet is a popular topic among weight loss enthusiasts. In short, it is a diet that encourages to follow a caveman diet. The diet rich with meat, fish, eggs, meat, fish, eggs, seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables, seeds, nuts, and fruits. The main challenge here is to avoid refined food, processed food, salt, soft drinks etc. The idea is to consume whole food and stay active. Many studies are conducted and concluded the benefits of following the paleo diet.
Following such diet can be challenging. A strong determination is necessary to make necessary changes to eating habits. There may be an episode of craving and mood swings due to the change in food choices. You may shed some pounds eating fewer calories than what you burn. Better results can be achieved with a good physical activity and exercise routine.
Following such diet can be challenging. A strong determination is necessary to make necessary changes to eating habits. There may be an episode of craving and mood swings due to the change in food choices. You may shed some pounds eating fewer calories than what you burn. Better results can be achieved with a good physical activity and exercise routine.
What to Eat in Paleo DIet:
A meal plan should be made around these unprocessed choices of foods.
- Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Turkey, Pork, Quail, Goose, Veal, Duck etc
- Salmon, trout, haddock, Clams, Lobster, Shrimp, Oysters, Scallops, Crab, Mussels etc
- Free range Eggs
- Vegetables such as Broccoli, Kale, Peppers, Onions, Carrots, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage, Spinach, Mushrooms, Cucumber, Radish, Onions, Celery etc.
- Fruits such as Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Pears,
- Strawberries, Blueberries, Grapes, Peaches, Melons etc.
- Nuts and seeds: Almonds, Macadamia nuts, Walnuts, Hazelnuts, Sunflower seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Cashewnuts etc
- Healthy fats such as Extra virgin Olive oil, Coconut oil, Avocado oil, Butter are an essential part of the diet.
- Sea salt is commonly available for seasoning and honey as a sweetening agent. There are many alternatives such as date and coconut sugar.
The above list can be extended. There is a plenty of food choices to eat in the paleo diet. A good combination of food can be appealing and interesting. It takes time and practice to adapt and change. There are plenty of paleo cookbooks and guides. A good book handy will be helpful to try different recipes and to keep it interesting.
Following the Paleo diet is more convenient these days than the past. It can be a little expensive in some countries due to the lack of availability of certain ingredients. Nuts are expensive and it is an important part of the diet. Even virgin oils are priced high and replacing honey with sugar will make it an expensive shopping trip. Cost is the only downside I see in following the diet, however, it has numerous health benefits.
I tried to follow the paleo diet to experience changes and difficulties. I found it difficult to follow the paleo diet during the one month trial period and that was totally psychological to the fact that I was ‘dieting’. When I changed the mindset and started to see that as a ‘lifestyle’ it was easier to follow the food list and lifestyle. I honestly believe that one can be successful only when they believe it as a lifestyle than a diet itself.
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