Paleo by Any Other Name….

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I think some people have a problem with the name “Paleo Diet”. Perhaps it would be better to call Paleo something else. Why? Because many people including regular folks like you or I, as well as scientists and others seem to get too hung up on the “Caveman Diet”. They are too fixated on comparisons to the actual diet of our Paleolithic ancestors. What is possible to duplicate, what isnt. What exactly was the diet of the Paleolithic peoples, can it be reproduced, etc. Ive seen so much debate on such matters in the media lately. Ive also made no secret that there are a great many Paleo fanatics out there. Some of these fanatics, as all fanatics do, take things to ridiculous levels, often overshadowing the main point of the diet. You do not have to dress like a caveman and spear your own food to take advantage of the benefits of this diet. And there is one thing that you cant overlook. Paleo has helped so many lose weight, and feel healthier.

You could call Paleo the “Organic Diet’ because you are avoiding prepackaged foods. Instead of cereals, mac’n cheese and other prepackaged meals, you are going to be eating quality meats and seafoods, fresh vegetables and fruits. This one action can make a huge difference in your life. The most recent research confirms that food additives make us fatter and unhealthy. Food additives have been linked not only to obesity, but serious health conditions including heart disease and dementia. By following the Paleo diet, you will be avoiding these unhealthy additives and reaping the benefits of a better looking, healthier body. You will be enjoying the foods that most experts agree, are the best for us. Even if they are not recommending Paleo. Its odd that many times an organization may say they do not recommend Paleo, and yet when you see the foods they do recommend, they are for the most part recommending a diet of Paleo foods. I think many times this is due to the “Paleo” connection, and hype surrounding this popular diet.

Paleo should not be an all meat diet. Many people have this preconceived notion that Paleo is about eating meats around the clock. Some of the Paleo fanatics feed this fire by talking about bacon to excess, bacon candies and things of this nature. It may surprise you to learn that a good Paleo diet is mostly vegetables, nuts and fruits. In addition to that, we Paleo dieters enjoy good meats and seafoods.

Paleo is also an autoimmune diet. This is one of the most important parts of the diet. More and more research is confirming the relationship between certain foods and autoimmune like conditions. These can be serious conditions like diabetes or just chronic health disorders including digestive problems, skin conditions, headaches, and a host of others. Most research confirms that many people are allergic to grains. If you are not flat out allergic,you may be oversensitive to these types of proteins. Many people report freedom from headaches, allergies and much more, after starting a diet of Paleo foods.

So I hope you see the point here. To me, it is not important whether the caveman did this or didnt do that. It is after all, a whole new world. However it is the important truths about our body fat and disease that is important to me. You cant argue with results, and the results are obvious that Paleo works. No matter what you call it.

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