Back to the Basics: Embracing the Paleo Lifestyle to Fight Inflammation
Hi, Going paleo is all the rage these days, but not everyone is sure where to start. The paleo diet is a popular dietary trend that emphasizes eating foods that our hunter-gatherer ancestors would have consumed during the Paleolithic era. In this podcast I will cover the basics of paleo and explain how to do it well. What is the paleo diet? The paleo diet typically includes meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds while excluding grains, beans, legumes, dairy, processed foods, and refined sugars. Why do people go paleo? People choose to go paleo for a variety of reasons. For some it can be frustration around their weight or those with chronic issues with their digestion and some just want a healthier more balanced alternative to keto. Here are some common health conditions which have found improvement with going paleo: 1. Weight loss: The paleo diet can lead to weight loss, as it emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and eliminates processed foods and refined sugars. 2. Better blood sugar control: The paleo diet can help improve blood sugar control, as it eliminates refined sugars and focuses on whole, unprocessed foods that are lower on the glycemic index. 3. Improved gut health: The paleo diet can improve gut health by eliminating processed foods and increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits, which are high in fiber and prebiotics. Learn more, read my April 5th blog...