I have been Paleo for over 5 years now. I have heard people say that Paleo has come and gone, and it’s time for the next fad diet to hit us.
Well I’m not sure that we should move onto the next fad so quickly, or am I saying that paleo workds for everyone. I know that it works for me. I have been Paleo for so long now that I’m not sure I would know how to change, or if the word ‘Paleo’ is the right name for it. I know that I feel a whole lot better when I eat Paleo and avoid certain food groups.
Keep in mind that there are plenty of different ways of doing Paleo. Over the last few months I have tried both low carb/high fat, and intermittent fasting. I have had good results with both and really it’s just about what suits my lifestyle at the time. Ultimately, whatever lifestyle choices we make is about our health. So I just want to encourage you to find what works for you.
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SO, WHAT IS PALEO?
Paleo is about eating what we were designed to eat. It is the way that we as humans ate before agricultural practices were introduced. The theory is that once we started to eat foods that were designed to feed the masses through industrialised food production and processing, we started to get sick. The food that we were eating was no longer nutritionally rich and lacked the nutrients we needed for good health.
The lifestyle is full of nutritious foods that keep you energised and provides the correct nutrients that keep your body functioning properly.
Foods that can be eaten:-
• Meats including:- Lamb, Beef, Pork, Poultry, Organ Meats
• Seafood
• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Nuts and Seeds
• Healthy fats: including Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, & Olive Oil
• Eggs
Paleo Benefits
Some benefits can be seen relatively quickly when you change to a Paleo lifestyle. Others may take a lot longer as toxins and other nasties are removed from your body.
• Energised Lifestyle
• Reduced allergies
• Stable blood sugar levels
• Improved sleep
• Increase immunity
• Lose weight or maintain a natural weight
• Reduced risk of Cardiovascular Disease, autoimmune diseases, and other diseases and conditions.
• Look and feel younger
• It is also great for those with intolerance's to particular types of foods
• And much more!
Paleo Lifestyle
Paleo isn't just about the food we eat. It is about making positive lifestyle choices that improve stress, general health, and how we live our life
Other factors that are important to consider when thinking about Paleo are:-
• Exercise
• Eating patterns
• Mindset related to food and lifestyle
• Managing stress, work-life balance, and the family
• Thinking about health as a "whole", not just food and fitness
• Ensuring quality sleep patterns
• And so much more.
By focusing good quality Paleo foods and managing our lifestyle we can make the change to better health. Focus on these things and you will see a difference.
I hope this has encouraged you to look at what you are eating and your lifestyle.
Cheers
Nic
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