Paleo

Paleo is a new concept to me. I have been slowly switching all my meals and food to comply with the paleo diet.

It is not so much a diet then a way of eating and living and just being aware of what you are eating.

The paleolithic diet is a modern nutritional plan based on the presumed diet of Paleolithic humans. It is based on the premise that human genetics have scarcely changed since the dawn of agriculture, which marked the end of the Paleolithic era, around 15,000 years ago, and that modern humans are adapted to the diet of the Paleolithic period.

The Paleolithic diet consists mainly of fish, grass-fed pasture raised meats, eggs, vegetables, fruit, fungi, roots, and nuts, and excludes grains, legumes, dairy products, potatoes, refined salt, refined sugar, and processed oils. Certain portions should be established for balance of nutrients to maintain homeostasis. ^[1][2]

Proponents argue that modern human populations subsisting on traditional diets, allegedly similar to those of Paleolithic hunter-gatherers, are largely free of diseases of affluence^[3][4] and that Paleolithic diets in humans have shown improved health outcomes relative to other widely-recommended diets.

For myself I have slowly been cutting out dairy, anything processed, and breads and pasta. Of course it is very difficult and some days you just want to eat whatever you want. I usually make a meal plan on Sundays for the week and try to follow it as much as possible. I find when I can plan and meal prep ahead of time I am able to eat at least 90% paleo for the week.

Of course I have my down falls, I do drink coffee everyday with milk and sugar and there are days when I just crave junk food. You deal with it and move on.

Along with a lifestyle like this working out and being healthy just comes hand in hand.

You will have so much more energy and want to go out and be fit and do things.

There are lots of meal plans online and meal ideas for paelo but I will be posting my meal plan I follow it does change some weeks but for the most part it is the same.

My only advice is do not let food control you, you always have a choice to eat good or bad just because its cheaper or more convenient is not an excuse.

Good Luck!