Paleolithic Diet

The Caveman or Paleolithic Model for Nutrition
Modern diets are ill suited for our genetic composition. Evolution has not kept pace with advances in agriculture and food processing resulting in a plague of health problems for modern man. Coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity and psychological dysfunction have all been scientifically linked to a diet too high in refined or processed carbohydrate. Search “Google” for Paleolithic nutrition, or diet. The return is extensive, compelling, and fascinating. The Caveman model is perfectly consistent with the CrossFit prescription.  (Courtesy of CrossFit Inc.)

Quite simply the paleo diet consists of eating meats and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar.

Studies
Is the Paleo diet the way to go?  This study adds to the evidence that no matter what your gender or genetic background, a diet roughly consistent with our evolutionary past can bring major health benefits.  Even short-term consumption of a paleolithic type diet improves BP and glucose tolerance, decreases insulin secretion….continue reading here.

Some of our favorite paloe websites can be found below:

Marks Daily Apple
Caveman Food
Live Primal
Free Paleo Recipes