Paleo Diet For Weight Loss

Caveman Diet

The Paleo diet, or Paleolitic diet refers to the food eaten by Paleolithic humans. The followers of this diet believe that us humans we are adapted to the diet of those times and that human genetics have changed but very little since earlier days. This is why some people call this the caveman diet. Thus, it is said to be a good fit for people not eating the highly processed food that we are having to eat these days.

The Paleo diet comprises grass-fed raised meats, vegetables, eggs, fish, fruit, roots, fungi and nuts. Dairy products, potatoes, grains, legumes, refined salt and sugar and processed oils are avoided in this diet. Following this diet can prove very healthy for people that want to stay away from GMO, genetically modified food and stay with food grown organically.

Follow These Simple Rules

If you are using paleo diet for weight loss then be sure to follow some rules. Firstly, keep your food simple but healthy. A protein like fish or meat, lots of green vegetables, some root vegetables for the carbohydrates and some healthy fat. This is not a fad diet but it is more of a healthy way of life.

It is also important to eat enough food, no starving yourself. Do not deprive your body of the calories needed to function properly which can cause some stress to your body. Cutting back too much on your calorie intake may lower your metabolic rate which is something you do not want to happen. Eat enough carbohydrates to support your level of physical activity. If you are relatively sedentary, sit around a lot and not exercise, then eat lesser amount of carbohydrates to help you shed weight a little faster.

It also important that you move around all day. Being sedentary loses your chances of taking advantage of your exercise program. There are many ways to increase your movement throughout the day. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. Even while sitting at your desk at work, do leg and arm exercises. Walk to the nearest café for lunch rather than driving there. If possible, cycle to work rather than using your car.

Key To Successful Weight Loss

Lastly, it is important to have people around you that support you in the efforts of losing weight. These may be your family members, friends and even fellow people who are looking to lose weight through the paleo regime. Having a wife or husband that supports you and is willing to help you with your diet is a big help. A compliment can go a long way in making you want to look good for your mate. Good luck!

Caveman Diet

Caveman Diet aka Paleo Diet Is Not A Fad!

Caveman Diet

Finding a good diet that can be both sustainable and healthy is never an easy type of task, especially when there are endless lists of fad diets that make promises but have no nutritional or scientific basis. One scientifically proven diet that has gained much support from nutrition experts and people in the science communities is the Caveman diet. It is often referred to as the Paleo Diet. It has been researched, developed, perfected and is based on the findings of some of the top scientists in the weight loss field.

This diet promises a healthy weight loss by promoting eating of lean meat, fruits, fish and vegetables. It discourages high intakes of carbohydrate foods that stem from rice, corn and wheat. Though the Caveman Diet does not entirely eliminate intake of foods high in carbohydrates, it encourages a moderate intake and a reduction in the amount of grains taken daily. For this diet you are not required to take any type of diet products which is great if you ask most people.

Carbohydrates that are allowed on this diet are the non-starchy vegetables and fruits. Therefore berries, leafy vegetables, apples are the staple foods when sticking to the diet. For the types of meat taken, lean meat is the preferred choice since animals during the Paleolithic period roamed free and were leaner. Some versions of this diet have meats that are high in fat acceptable. During this period, fire had not yet been mastered this diet does not recommended cooking of meat. Most versions of this diet recommend on taking foods as raw as possible.

Caveman Diet Brings Out The Hunter In You

Observing keenly, the caveman diet advocates modifying our lifestyle to that of the hunter gatherer ancestors. This means not only changing your diet but also your exercises, stress levels and sleep. When losing weight and trying to stay trim, it is vital to start an exercising program, exercising builds your muscles and burns a lot of calories. From this point of view, this diet promotes a healthy and active lifestyle. It will be of more significance to someone trying to lose weight.

If you find yourself overweight, following the Paleo-Caveman diet is guarantee to ensure a sustainable weight loss. All the sugary, processed foods and fries that cause a weight gain are entirely eliminated and replaced by healthy and high quality vegetables, fruits, nuts, proteins and eggs. All these foods are low in calorie and cannot contribute in obesity even when taken in larger quantities.

Dieting is not all about losing weight. Diets should not be unhealthy, but instead it can be about changing your eating habits to feel better and be healthier. Through research data and results, the Paleo aka Caveman diet has proven to be one of the best ways to lose weight and probably one of the healthier ones at that.

I hope you find my short video of the caves at Luray Caverns in Virginia interesting. I had a great time there. Think about living in a cave and what a caveman would eat? Can you imagine what they ate back in those days. There are probably some people in some countries that still eat like a caveman. If you are doing this diet please leave a comment and let us know how you are doing on the Caveman diet.