The Paleo Diet

Introduction Formally the Paleolithic diet Caveman Hunter-gatherer Stone-Age Nutritional content

Creator Joseph Walter Voegtlin Gastroenterologist Doctor s Book

Contributors Dr. Weston Price Dentist Studied tribal ancestors “Isaac Newton of Nutrition” Book Grand Rapids - Michigan. (n.d.). Web. [Image] Retrieved December 1, 2014, from

Doctor S. Boyd Eaton The Paleolithic Description Melvin Connor Both considered “Founding Fathers” Together wrote Paleolithic Nutrition: A Consideration of its Nature and Current Implications Recently collaborated for Paleolithic Nutrition, Twenty- Five Years Later

What’s acceptable? The Caveman Diet – What Is It, How Does It Work And Is It Effective. (n.d.). Web. [Image] Retrieved December 1, 2014, from

Nutritional Breakdown Most vitamins and minerals are high Fiber is high Protein, omega-3s, omega-6s are high Low salt, sugar Low in dietary fat

Promised Outcomes & Appeal Little long-term research Short trials suggest: Weight loss Increased glucose tolerance Better appetite management Helps regulate blood pressure Long term research would be helpful

Supplements & Special Foods / Items Supplements not required as part of the diet Multivitamin could be beneficial Some supplements are labeled “Paleo Diet” There are no “special foods”

$Cost$ Common to believe it is expensive because: Fresh fruit, vegetables expensive out of season Meat can be expensive (especially grass-fed) Nuts very costly Depends on geographical location, strictness of diet Organic costs more Farm-fresh eggs more expensive than store-bought Wild caught fish more expensive than store Grass-fed meats versus not

Time Commitment Opinions very mixed Some cook all day one day a week to prepare Others have a system that makes preparation easy Effort – moderate No calorie counting No meetings No packaged meals – extra kitchen time

Exercise No official fitness program Emphasizes natural movement over machine-based exercise Outside is preferred Stresses importance of rest, recovery After workout – should be energized, not exhausted

Consumer Reviews Most common results, out of chosen reviews, are: Weight loss Energy level increase Moods have improved Some report a loss of cravings Overall, consumers are satisfied

Professional Reviews Unprocessed foods are obviously very appealing Good principles of eating More vegetables, low sugar, fewer carbs Extreme, very restrictive Missing necessary food groups

Group Evaluation & Recommendation Recommend principles: Lots of vegetables Low salt, sugar High intake of fruit Should be used as a guideline, not extremely followed Lacking essential nutrients Too restrictive and unrealistic

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