Paleolithic Diet Bridget Way-Brackenbury

Description  Is founded upon eating wholesome, contemporary foods from the food groups our hunter-gatherer ancestors would have thrived on during the Paleolithic era,  These foods include fresh meats (preferably grass- produced or free-ranging beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and game meat, if you can get it), fish, seafood, fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and healthful oils (olive, coconut, avocado, macadamia, walnut and flaxseed).  Dairy products, cereal grains, legumes, refined sugars and processed foods were not part of our ancestral menu.

Pros of the Diet  rich in soluble fiber, antioxidant vitamins, phytochemicals, omega-3 fatty acids, monounsaturated fat, and low-glycemic carbohydrates.  naturally gluten free and low in added sugars, trans fats, salt, and high-glycemic carbohydrates  Easy-no counting calories or guessing on appropriate portion sizes  High-calorie processed foods are off limits  Improved health benefits, improved energy levels, and overall feeling better

Major Concerns with the Diet  Modern meat is not Stone Age meat.  Processed meat is certainly off the Paleo diet menu. There were no grain-fed cattle; no pigs fed slop; and no domesticated feed animals raised without demands on their muscles, either.  Low in Vitamin B and D so might need to look into supplementation  Lacking in carbohydrates which can cause a variety of issues such as lack in energy because of the need for glucose as fuel for your bod- you must consume more amounts of vegetables to receive the amount of carbohydrates  Lack of calcium which can lead to bone weakness as a result of calcium deficiency- you must consume spinach and other plant sources that are rich in calcium to make up for this loss

Canada Food Guide Requirements  Easily achieves the 6-7 fruits and vegetables because of the high amount of fruits and vegetables consumed when on this diet  Greatly lacks in the grain products and dairy products as both are eliminated from the diet making it hard to achieve proper amount of calcium and carbohydrates  Easily achieves meat and alternatives as this is one of the main focuses of the Paleo diet

Would I Recommend It to a Client?  Depending on the current lifestyle of a client I would recommend it to them  I would mainly recommend it to Clients with a commitment to doing physical activity regularly and/or is motivated to move away from more processed foods  Paleo Diet closely linked with an active lifestyle because of its theory on living similar to that of our Paleolithic ancestors  It is extremely popular among Cross fitters  Has a big focus on protein and is all about using food for fuel which goes hand in hand with Crossfit

Sources   lifestyle/ lifestyle/    Canada’s Food Guide  article/60/3561/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-paleo-diet/ article/60/3561/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-paleo-diet/  w-with-the-paleo-kitchen-and-a-crossfit-instructor/ w-with-the-paleo-kitchen-and-a-crossfit-instructor/  effects/ effects/2611