how to follow a paleo diet
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The Paleo diet is the abbreviated form of the paleolithic diet. They are also called as the cavemen diet, Stone Age diet, and hunter gatherer diet.
Our distant ancestors stayed healthy and stronger for longer days by taking in certain food items.
Taking those certain food items that are being eaten by our ancestors are called as the paleo diet.
In order to follow the paleo diet plan, you should love eating less processed food or unprocessed foods instead of eating fully processed food items.
They contain the food items that are rich in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
The main features of a Paleo diet plan are the balance, variety and moderation.
Paleo diet planCarbohydrates: In the paleo diet plan, nearly all the needs for the
carbohydrates are being supplied by the fruits and vegetables
The carbohydrates that are present in the fresh vegetables and the fruits are responsible to provide sufficient energy to the people to do their day to day activities in a healthier manner
These vegetables and fruits also consist of the fiber around them that acts as the energy source that maintains the body function.
Here are the list of fruits that are being highly recommended Apple Banana Berries Orange Grapes Pomegranate Pineapple
Foods to be avoided: The important part of the paleo diet plan is
avoiding the intake of certain food items. Grains and gluten from bread, noodles,
pasta, and cereals are the major food items that should be avoided in the paleo diet plan.
Peas, beans and other root vegetables such as potatoes should also be banned because these vegetables cannot be consumed as raw and need food processing.
It is also recommended to avoid dairy products such as milk, cheese and yoghurt
For a perfect paleo diet the meal plan should be followed as below
Breakfast: Omlet with spinach and mushroom can be included
Morning Snack: Fresh berries Lunch: Grilled Salmon, Large mixed
vegetable salad and flax oil dressing Afternoon Snack: Guacamole, Raw
carrots and celery Dinner: Grilled chicken, Steamed
broccoli, Tomato salad Evening Snack: Baked Walnut
cinnamon apples
Benefits in following the paleo diet
Taking more amount of protein content will help in reducing appetite
They also help in increasing the metabolism
They prevent the loss of the lean muscles They help in preventing the risks of various
diseases Help in balancing blood glucose levels Increases the energy to perform daily
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