How Does The Paleo Diet Work And What Are Its Benefits?

The Paleo Diet plan is based on the diet consumed 10000 years back when it was a way of life for men in the Paleolithic age. It has been shown to have far reaching advantages. Recognizing these advantages has actually helped people today recognize the 'secret' of healthy eating and living. In order to be able to evaluate this diet in the very best possible way, it is crucial to understand exactly how it operates and also the benefits it offers.

 

It is actually straightforward logic. If you were to study what is allowed on this diet plan, you would certainly understand immediately. This diet was the normal eating pattern of the cavemen. This, as mentioned before, was during the Paleolithic era. People during this period lived on hunted meat and fish and also the fruits, berries, veggies and nuts which they could gather. Whatever nature provided, would be on their plate for the day. It was just at the end of this period when agriculture started, hence, the cavemen we are discussing did not have grains or any other cultivated foods. Also since livestock was not farmed so they had no dairy products like milk, cheese, butter and cream.

 

From the above you can easily see what was happening. Man at that time was  consuming all natural foods meals. Processed food, which is a responsible for many of our present problems, was unknown. All the dietary elements like vitamins, fats, oils, proteins, fibers and minerals where consumed in appropriate quantities and dietary deficiency was not an issue.

 

Apart from these realities, two key points should be stressed. One is that because farming was unknown, the diet excluded crops like rice, wheat, barley and corn which cause problems for many people today. Secondly there was no access to dairy produce  which a major part of our diet today. Therefore, the Paleo diet plan concentrates avoiding foods which we do not need and concentrating on natural foods which are good for us. Genetically, we are very similar these ancestors so their healthy diet is good for us as well.

 

Having considered how the Paleo diet works, let us consider its benefits. By excluding dairy fat and  preservatives the Paleo diet does amazing wonders for your health. It increases the nutrients we take in and keeps them balanced. It provides everything in a natural form, which makes digestion easy. It is great for weight loss, being low on harmful oils, fats and excessive carbohydrates, the Paleo diet helps you be slim, strong and fit. It also helps keep many diseases at bay including obesity, heart problems, blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, chronic acne and many more. Also, since it includes all the fresh veggies and fruits, it never lets our energy levels go down.

 

This diet plan with all its positives is ideal for practicing in today's world. Not only is it risk free but it is easy to follow and will lead a fitter, healthier life.