Paleo Diet is a way of eating which is based on the type, nutrient density, and calorie intake as compared to the modern-day diet. Paleo diet allows only Paleo-approved food items. The diet includes meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and nuts and excludes dairy products, grains, etc. The diet advocates that cavemen used to eat Paleo foods in abundance and hence natural foods produce optimal health results similar to what cavemen used to get centuries ago. It emphasizes consuming foods that are whole or minimally processed.
Benefits of implementing the Paleo Diet:
Low On Carbs
Paleo diet is a low-carbohydrate diet that triggers a state of mind where the body uses fat and calories as an energy source. Paleo diets are rich in lean meats which produce less saturated fats, better than carbohydrate-heavy “modern” day foods. It states that cavemen used to eat absolutely no processed or refined foods back in those days hence Paleo advocates consuming unprocessed or minimally processed foods over modern-day refined foods (refined sugar is most commonly found in chips, sweet candies, cakes, and other commonly available foods).
Improves Digestion
Paleo diets also involve eating lots of fresh fruits & vegetables which make the diet filled with high fiber foods, further improving digestive system functionality. Cavemen had no other source of foods other than hunting and farming which has optimized digestion over the years with evolution but the introduction of processed foods, synthesized nutrients, and fad diets have wreaked havoc on our gut health. Incorporating a paleo diet can help repair the gut microbes and improve digestion.
Limits Sugar Intake
Another major benefit of implementing the Paleo regime is that it doesn’t advocate the consumption of foods with high glycemic index ratings which means it is a low carb diet. Paleo advocates claims that cavemen used to eat food items in their natural form, and hence they contained less/no processed sugar.
Improves Sustainability
It also promotes avoiding the consumption of genetically modified food items and encourages adopting organic farming practices. Paleo diet involves consuming fish, non-gluten grains, and legumes (beans) however it discourages consuming dairy products, starchy vegetables like potatoes, peanuts as well as other unhealthy fats like vegetable oils especially the ones which are chemically extracted from vegetables as well as seeds like sunflower can cause a lot of damage to the functioning of our body and disrupt our fitness journey.