Monday, July 25, 2011

The Paleo Diet: Can You Believe, Can not....

Paleo Diet- plan Paleo diet, a diet based on the concept of an eating style similar to the caveman diet can promote weight loss and better health is receiving much attention lately. As more research reveals the potential problems that could occur due to a diet rich in low-proceed and fresh foods, many people have to make changes in their ideas and consume more fresh or minimally processed foods. Those in search of similar principles to be able to shed a few pounds may have heard about the Paleo diet.

As a result, the diet recommends eating fresh fruits and vegetables mostly nuts and organic meat, excluding potatoes, pulses, milk, coffee, alcohol, refined oils, sugar and salt. This eating plan is considered a variation of the blood type diet that uses a similar logic to its recommendations for blood type 0 or even a softer version of the Atkins diet, which is essentially also a high protein diet. Eat locally produced organic food is also highly recommended. This gluten-free diet can be a good option for those who suffer from celiac disease. The diet of the defenders to get around 56-65% calories from foods and 36-45% of plant foods.

Grilled meats, fish and eggs are the main protein source s, while the tomatoes, apples, strawberries and pears are among the most popular choices in terms of plant foods. Nuts, is also highly recommended in this diet provides plenty of essential fatty acids that are necessary for proper body functioning. Proponents of this diet believe that this diet can help prevent modern diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure, colon cancer, type 2 diabetes and depression. On the other hand, there are many voices that are rather skeptical about the concepts behind this type of diet. One of the main arguments is that it is impossible to know exactly what our ancestors ate so that the principles are highly speculative. In addition, it eliminates many popular sources of carbohydrates such as pasta, bread and desserts, this diet can be very restrictive for some people.


Furthermore, because it encourages the consumption of meat in large quantities, this diet is not suitable for vegetarians and vegans much less. In addition, diets high in protein, may promote kidney damage, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol or constipation. Can you believe, no. But for those who crave a slim body, why not.