Want to start a Paleo Diet, but find the whole process confusing and taking up too much time? Curious to learn what our ancient ancestors ate? Wonder why they call it a hunter-gatherer/primal/caveman diet? It's a whole lot simpler than you think.
Everything is much easier once you have three main pieces lined up.
PIECE #1: BASIC FOODS First, you need to learn what foods are natural and which aren't.
Basic rule is if a food item comes in a package, it likely has artificial ingredients.
For example, if a food contains high fructose corn syrup or says "artificially sweetened" or "processed" on a label, it's not allowed on the paleolithic diet.
PIECE #2: COOKING SYSTEM Strict followers of the paleo diet maintain the rule that any food which can be eaten in its raw form falls into the "yes" bin of the diet.
This is very tricky in the beginning and you may want to consult an experienced nutritionist or holistic health expert regarding any questions.
Fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables, plus seafood and lean meats will all become more familiar once you get to know the diet better.
PIECE #3: UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS Weight loss, clearer skin, less chronic pain, stronger energy levels.
All of these have been attributed to the Paleo Diet for many people.
Digestive conditions have also been documented in recent years as seeing results related to the paleolithic diet.
Shifting your diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors back towards more natural ways can have profound effects on your well-being.