You’ve heard about the paleo diet and wonder what the fuss is all about? Look no further, this will be your SHORT intro to it! I’ll go over the basic idea as well as the questions I get all the time from friends who wonder why I don’t eat bread (OMG!!! ;-)).
Why???
OK, so let’s start with the fundamental question: WHY would you want to change your diet to something a caveman might’ve eaten? Well, the short answer for most people is “to lose weight”, or “to look better naked”. And that’s perfectly valid! Once they start the paleo journey though, most find that they also become healthier overall, have better digestion, feel more energetic and generally kick more ass. Good things in my book! I’m not trying to convince anyone though – if you’re interested in these benefits, just give it a shot for a month and see for yourself.
So what is this paleo thing?
The paleo diet, or rather, ‘paleo template’ as I prefer to call it, is a way of eating (and, eventually, living) that tries to approximate the way we ate (…and lived) during the bulk of human evolution, using the foods and tools we have at our disposal right now.
This is not to say that everything back then was perfect, but according to current evidence, people in the Paleolithic era were free of diseases of civilization (obesity, diabetes, heart disease, etc.) and were much fitter physically than the average joe and jane in the western world nowadays.
Just imagine for a second you had NO idea what to eat at all (not a stretch, given the amount of contradictory diet advice in the media). Wouldn’t it make sense that our best, initial guess would be to focus on what “man” has eaten during its evolution and use that as a starting point?
This is exactly what we’re going to do. That means we’ll avoid processed foods in general, as well as most or all grains and dairy products, industrial seed oils and possibly legumes (they are kind of a grey area to be honest, not a deal breaker either way though).
We WILL put our focus on eating fresh and unprocessed vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, some nuts and seeds, and some fruit. We may optimize some details later to reflect our individual goals and tolerances (everyone is different!) but this basic list should provide a solid starting point for most people.
To be honest, if you never read another sentence on paleo but just stuck to this list, tried to sleep 8 hours a night, and walked around outside for a bit every day you’d probably be fitter and healthier than 80-90% of people out there right now.
OK so now we’ve covered the general idea, let’s get to some “frequently asked questions”…
No bread, pasta or cereal?? What DO you eat?
There are incredibly many paleo recipe websites and books now. Just to give you an idea though, a typical day for me looks more or less like this:
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with avocado
- Lunch: Big salad with tuna and some nuts, no dressing (just olive oil, maybe some balsamic vinegar)
- Afternoon snack: Apple or banana, maybe another egg or some nuts
- Dinner: Meat/Fish and veggies, maybe add some sweet potatoes
…Sounds pretty reasonable, right? You can get much more fancy if you like, but this is what works for me.
Can you still eat out at restaurants?
Absolutely. Depending on how “perfect” you want to be it’s actually super easy. Almost every restaurant will offer steak with veggies, or a salad with chicken breast (hold the dressing and bread! ;-)). Ask them to replace fries / pasta with more veggies. Yes, maybe they’ll cook everything in vegetable oils, etc. – if you don’t eat out 3x per day, every day, this is probably not going to kill you. If you do, just ask them to prepare everything with butter or coconut oil. No big deal.
So this is low carb, right? And do I need to count calories?
Well, not really. Look, it basically comes down to viewing your food from a quality vs. quantity perspective. Most diets have a very “quantitative” focus in that they aim for a certain number of calories or some ratio of macronutrients (protein, fat, carbs). As long as you stay within those parameters you are supposed to be fine. However, while this may work in terms of short- to medium-term weight loss, it is cumbersome (who wants to count calories??) and it also ignores the quality of the food you are eating.
Eating “Paleo” focuses on the QUALITY of the food you consume. By eating “real foods” that are unprocessed and have lots of vitamins, minerals, etc., your body will get more of what it really needs and will – over time – go back to regulating its food intake automatically. That means you get the benefit of a healthy bodyweight (and looking good naked) without having to count everything you shove into your mouth. High-fives all around!
So where can I buy Mammoth meat? I can’t find any at my local supermarket!
Nice one! I’ll admit that the fruits we can buy at the supermarket are not the same they used to be and we rarely (OK, never) eat buffalo or mammoth meat. But that doesn’t mean we can’t aim to stick to unprocessed, natural foods instead of going for Oreos and Skittles. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good!
But people back then lived short, brutish lives! Right?
Yes and no. It’s true that they had fewer comforts and the average life span was indeed much shorter. However, this was in large part due to high infant mortality and death from disease. Once hunter gatherers reached a certain age they actually lived pretty long and healthy lives. And they kicked ass until they dropped dead. Which is something I feel we should all aspire to!
Really plenty of very good tips!
taking levitra and viagra together viagra cialis brain tumor
viagra pills
viagra patent expire date – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Nicely put. Thank you!
viagra online canda viagra legal moves generic
generic viagra 100mg
mix epiniphrine and viagra – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Regards! Loads of forum posts!
emanuelle viagra drinking alcohol and viagra
viagra generic
discount brand viagra pfizer – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You suggested this adequately.
viagra overnight get viagra cheapest viagra viagra empty stomache
viagra without a doctors prescription
oysters being spiked with viagra – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Incredible loads of useful data!
viagra sperms how long fo viagra to work
viagra 100mg
viagra and the porn industry – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Incredible a good deal of fantastic advice.
viagra south korea wholesale generic viagra
viagra generic
online viagra tested – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Incredible plenty of terrific material.
multiple orgasms with viagra the effects of viagra on women
generic viagra 100mg
what does generic viagra look like – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Amazing content. Kudos.
viagra multiple myeloma help paying for viagra
viagra without a doctors prescription
viagra at walmart – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You reported this perfectly.
viagra options cheap geneirc viagra 50 cents
viagra online
overdose viagra – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Regards! Valuable information!
i can’t afford viagra viagra bodybuilding
viagra generic
discount viagra canada – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You actually revealed that effectively!
can viagra be outdated buy viagra soft
generic viagra 100mg
free viagra fonts – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
This is nicely put! .
effects of viagra on teen birth australian customs import antibiotics viagra
viagra generic
viagra in landzorote – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You actually revealed it fantastically!
on-line viagra order viagra samples scam
viagra without a doctor prescription
brand viagra on line – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Kudos. I like it!
adultos mayores viagra viagra success story
generic viagra online
order viagra from uk – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
This is nicely put. .
generic viagra 100 mg compare price amoxicillin zyrtec generic drugs viagra rxpricebusterscom
buy viagra online
viagra and weight lifting – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Wow a lot of excellent information.
viagra natural herbs viagra plus cialis
generic viagra online
viagra from canada cnn – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Fantastic posts. Kudos.
pulmoanry htn viagra viagra 100 identification
viagra for women
can you take viagra into japan – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Thanks! Quite a lot of stuff!
viagra alternative uk viagra uk sale
buy generic viagra
natural viagra substitutes – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Seriously all kinds of fantastic advice.
female version of viagra niagra best online perscriptions for viagra
viagra pills
tesco stores viagra – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You actually mentioned it very well.
viagra can women take viagra nils
buy viagra
viagra wont work – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Seriously a lot of great tips.
viagra orgasm viagra drug test
generic viagra 100mg
los angeles flomax viagra interaction – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Awesome stuff. Kudos.
viagra blindness lawsuit news viagra light switch cover plate
viagra online
patent how long viagra – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Truly tons of superb information!
viagra uk viagra uk url viagra ace inhibitor
viagra pills
herbs and viagra interaction – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Nicely put, Regards.
difference between viagra and cialis viagra bought in mexico
generic viagra online
buy viagra 1 – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Information clearly used!!
viagra does not work viagra or sildenafil
cheap viagra
virus viagra – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Information well utilized..
viagra questions for the doctor when viagra patent expire
generic viagra 100mg
viagra soft flavored sildenafil 100mg – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Regards. Ample data!
celebrity endorsments viagra buy viagra online in uk
buy viagra online
viagra unsuccessful entry – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
This is nicely put! .
viagra without presciption online viagra problems
viagra pills
viagra misuse abuse – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Incredible lots of valuable knowledge.
uk viagra sales viagra pages edinburgh search boring femara
viagra 100mg
best price generic viagra or cialis – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Thanks, Quite a lot of facts!
viagra cialis levitra ed viagra f
viagra 100mg
is watermelon like viagra – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Superb stuff. Regards.
pro viagra viagra gift
viagra pills
flintstone’s viagra song – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Truly tons of great information.
order viagra canada presidential viagra pic
generic viagra
viagra gold – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
With thanks. A good amount of info.
what to know about viagra jelly herbal form of viagra
buy viagra
kuala lumpur coffee with viagra – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Appreciate it! Quite a lot of knowledge!
viagra xxx what happens is women take viagra
generic viagra 100mg
viagra crush tongue – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Nicely put, With thanks.
viagra maker best buy on line viagra
viagra for sale uk
viagra free sites results find computer – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You revealed this fantastically.
what drug is like viagra viagra plotters chance downfall bbc news
viagra online
what happens if i take viagra – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Kudos. I appreciate this!
viagra taken by young adults affordable viagra
generic viagra online
viagra cialis and levitra – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Thank you. A good amount of stuff.
viagra canine perscription viagra free sites computer edinburgh pages
viagra without a doctor prescription
pleasure cheap viagra – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Truly a lot of great info!
online viagra viagra in the water lyrics
viagra without a doctors prescription
7 xenical viagra zyban proscar – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Nicely put. Appreciate it.
viagra secrets blood pressure meds and viagra
generic viagra online
viva viagra elvis – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Nicely put. Thank you.
target viagra amiodarone and viagra
viagra for sale uk
cheap viagra online uk – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Thanks! Awesome stuff!
viagra in bahrain hgh viagra
cheap viagra
how long does viagra work – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
This is nicely expressed! .
viagra and sports performance viagra online href foro forum
viagra without a doctors prescription
canadian viagra supplier – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Thanks a lot. Excellent stuff!
what does generic viagra look like slow down viagra
viagra pills
is viagra pro safe – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Effectively expressed genuinely! !
low cost alternatives and to viagra how to ask doctor for viagra
viagra for women
viagra unsuccessful entry – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Wow a good deal of wonderful advice!
video of viagra commercials still hard after i cum viagra
viagra for women
best generic viagra canada wholesale – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Many thanks, An abundance of forum posts!
viagra young men calais vs viagra
buy viagra online
paul mccartney taking viagra – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You actually revealed this fantastically.
pornhub viagra how to decide viagra vs cialis
viagra generic
viagra alcahol – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You’ve made your stand very clearly.!
viagra headquarters building buying viagra online in britain
viagra pills
penegra generic viagra silagra cumwithuscom – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Amazing loads of superb data!
viagra sudden weight gain phizer viagra canada
viagra without a doctors prescription
buy viagra online in – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Regards, Lots of write ups!
viagra slutload viagra priapism
viagra for sale uk
generic viagra overnight – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You actually explained this wonderfully.
buy cheap viagra soft need perscription viagra
generic viagra
pain propecia relief viagra url links – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Cheers! Numerous content.
alternative viagra uses cialis viagra cocktail
viagra without a doctor prescription
generic viagra online a href iframe – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Many thanks, Terrific stuff.
can you mix viagra and phentermine how to order viagra over internet
generic viagra online
take viagra with amlodipine – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Beneficial write ups. With thanks!
online generic viagra sales filagra viagra soft-100 chewable
viagra without a doctor prescription
young viagra use – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Thanks. I enjoy this!
non-prescription viagra cvs alternate uses of viagra
buy viagra online
is viagra perscribed – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Fantastic facts, Thank you!
los angeles viagra interaction flomax viagra strippers
viagra for sale uk
subaction showcomments viagra archive watch – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Excellent knowledge. Cheers!
viagra banned from the olympics cialis compared to viagra
viagra without a doctors prescription
where to get aderall and viagra – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Perfectly voiced of course! .
viagra woman’s opinions viagra positive effects
viagra without a doctors prescription
how do you take viagra – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Terrific tips. Appreciate it!
viagra substitutes over the counter generic viagra from canada online
viagra 100mg
snl christopher walken viagra – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You actually stated it wonderfully.
viagra for sale il viagra
viagra online
free trail viagra – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Superb postings. Cheers.
order viagra buying viagra uk buying real viagra online
buy viagra online
directions for taking viagra 100mg – https://genericviagrantx.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Excellent knowledge. With thanks!
viagra alerts google charles linskaill reply isosorb viagra interactions
viagra pills
viagra side efects – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
You stated that fantastically.
caterpillar fungus indias viagra viagra across the counter
viagra for sale uk
viagra for jet lag – https://genericviagrarcp.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Seriously a lot of amazing advice!
the side affect of viagra medical prescription viagra
generic viagra 100mg
generic viagra capsules – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup
Cheers. Lots of postings.
viagra forum viagra and eating a meal
buy viagra online
international drug store viagra – https://genericviagramsl.com
DavidBoawl
Terencespurf
VictorDup