Ever wondered why you should adapt the paleodiet? you have come to the right place...
There are many health benefits associated with adopting the
eating and lifestyle practices of our cave man ancestors, not least
the reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease and weight related health
concerns such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Taking steps to
incorporate the ancient ways of Paleolithic diet times into modern life can bring
the following:
- Increased energy – sugar induced "highs" and "lows" are replaced with an all-day energy balance. Fruits and vegetables provide a slow and steady release of energy which keeps you feeling physically and mentally "ready for action" throughout the day.
- Improved mental clarity and a more positive outlook on life in general.
- More restful sleep – also helping to boost your energy levels and your mood.
- Clearer skin – an improvement in overall complexion and often complete eradication of on-going skin conditions such as acne.
- Reduced allergies – symptoms of conditions such as eczema and asthma can be greatly alleviated.
- Reduced body fat stores – by increasing your fat intake and decreasing your carbohydrate intake, your body learns to burn fat for fuel. A diet high in carbs leads to raised insulin levels, which in turn causes your body to store fat. When fat is being stored, your body "craves" more carbs for fuel ... but more carbs leads to more fat storage! An added bonus of eating paleodiet foods is that as your body adapts to burning fat as its main fuel source, your workouts become much more efficient and long cardio sessions are no longer needed to help you get the lean, non-flabby physique you want.
Positive Benefits of the paleodiet
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Removing
processed foods from your daily diet removes a plethora of unnatural added
ingredients such as preservatives, artificial colors and stabilizers that are
scientifically linked to poor health concerns and food allergies. Less than 1
percent of the U.S. population has a true wheat allergy but it is thought that
as many as 20 percent suffer from some form of wheat intolerance, highlighting
the Paleodiet principle that our bodies are not genetically geared to eat and
digest grains. The toxic properties of wheat, barley and rye grains are linked
to the worldwide increase in obesity and the prevalence of diet related
conditions such as gluten sensitivity, with National Institutes of Health
statistics estimating that around 10 percent of the global population is
currently suffering symptoms and that numbers are steadily growing.
Paleodiet Proof Positive!
There are a huge number of inspirational transformation
stories all over the internet, including many that tell of
"miraculous" changes in physical and mental health as a result of
switching to a Paleodiet.
Asthma – Shannon, a U.S. based personal trainer and CrossFit
instructor has commented on many Paleodiet related forums that she has seen
remarkable improvements in her clients who choose to switch to a Paleodiet lifestyle, not only in terms of fat loss but also in terms of athletic
performance. Many of her clients have initially relied heavily on inhalers to
help them cope with the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma but after only a
few weeks of Paleodiet, they are able to participate in exercise sessions
without using an inhaler at all.
Acne – Penny from the U.K. is one of many Paleo
"success stories" in that her 35 year battle with acne finally ended
after only a few weeks of following a Paleodiet. Coping with acne at any
stage of life can be emotionally challenging and for many teenagers it leads to
long-term psychological as well as physical scarring. The realization that a
simple dietary change was all that was needed to turn her life around
permanently and provide the added bonus of effortlessly shedding a few unwanted
pounds has given her a new lease of life!
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