#Paleo: no grains, no sugar, no processed foods. Okay, so if we cut out the grains, almost all processed foods, and dairy, you’re left with only things that occur naturally: Meat - GRASS-FED, not grain-fed. Grain causes the same problem in animals as they do in humans. Fowl - Chicken, duck, hen, turkey…things with wings that (try to) fly. Fish - Wild fish, as mercury and other toxins can be an issue in farmed fish Eggs - Look for Omega-3 enriched eggs. Vegetables - As long as they’re not deep-fried, eat as many as you want. Oils - Olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil – think natural. Fruits - Have natural sugar, and can be higher in calories, so limit if you’re trying to lose weight. Nuts - High in calories, so they’re good for a snack, but don’t eat bags and bags of them. Tubers - Sweet potatoes and yams. Higher in calories and carbs, so these are good for right after a workout to replenish your glycogen levels. How much should I eat of each nutrient? Keep it simple: Try to get a really good protein source with each meal (eggs, steak, chicken, fish, pork) with each meal along with some vegetables or fruit. That’s it. If you’re having trouble getting enough calories daily, add some healthy fats to the equation: avocado, a handful of almonds or walnuts, almond butter, olive oil, etc. Now, fruit does have quite a bit of sugar in it, and nuts have quite a few calories…so if you are following the Paleo Diet but not losing weight, check your fruit and nut consumption and see if you are loading up on those at the expense of vegetables and healthy protein.
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:30:07 +0000
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