Paleo-Weight Loss-Low Carbs & Low Fat Recipes

The Paleo Weight Loss, Gluten and Dairy Free Diet
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The Paleo diet is not a fad weight-loss program. Depending on the amount of weight loss that is desired several months maybe need to achieve you goal. Not a yoyo diet. After desired weight is achieved the Paleo diet will maintain the desired weight.The Paleo Diet is not limited to those that are gluten or dairy intolerant. Losing weight is constant battle. There are always new fad diets on the market touting rapid weight loss. We are in a society the with obsessions about youth and weight. The Paleo Diet can remedy one obsession, weight. The Paleo diet is the Modern Caveman Diet, Stone Age or Hunter-Gatherer diet. The Modern Paleo Diet are foods eaten in man's evolution. Paleo diet consists of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, lean meat, poultry, fish, nuts and seeds. The diet is preservative free. Processed and preserved food have been linked to a host of ills.

Exercise:
Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Instead of driving everywhere try walking, jogging or biking.

The Paleo Diet can be restrictive. Some foods allowed in general gluten free, dairy free and weight loss diets are not allowed in the Paleo Diet. Some may suggest that if Cavemen did it we in modern society should strictly conform. Some of the foods restricted on the Paleo Diet have nutritional benefits. If you are not lactose intolerant milk is a good source of calcuim and protein. Beans have several nutrient values. On the other hand, The Paleo Diet's emphasis on lean meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, elimination of sugar, low carbs and preservative free diet has long term health benefits. Based on your personal preferences a strict or modified Paleo Diet maybe best suited for your health, weight-loss goals and life style.

Paleo Food List
Foods Allowed on Paleo Food List:
-Lean Meats
-Poultry
-Fish
-Fresh Fruits
-Fresh Vegetables
-Nuts (non-processed)
-Seeds (non-processed)
-Fresh and dried herbs
-Spices and natural enhancers (garlic, onions, peppers, cloves and etc.)

Paleo Diet Foods Not Allowed: Paleo Food List
Foods to avoid:
-All processed food
-Dairy products
-Margarine and butter
-Barley
-Wheat
-Corn
-Millet
-Oats
-Rice
-All processed foods made with rice.
-Wild rice
-Rye
-Wheat
-Amarant
-Buckwheat
-Quinoa
-All beans
-Peas
-Chickpea
-Lentils
-Miso
-Peanuts
-Soybeans and all soybean products including tofu.
-Sugar
-Potatoes

Let us exam the foods in the Paleo Diet and why they would insure optimal health and weight-loss:

Vegetables: Vegetables are fiberous. Fibers in vegetables regulate the digestive system, clearer and healthier. High consumption of vegetables  prevent irregularity and constipation.

-Leafy green vegetables, broccoli and peppers are full of beta-carotene. Beta-carotenes are full of anti-oxidants and associated with lowering the risk of heart diseases and lung cancer.

-Spinach and whole grain rice will provide the amino acids provided in meats.

-Vegetables have high levels of water. Vegetables are fat free and low in calories. The nutrients in vegetables boost energy production within the muscle cells. Consuming high levels of vegetables is a healthy weight loss diet. Vegetables make ideal snacks.

-Vegetables are low in sodium meaning less water retention.

-Fats in vegetables are unsaturated.

-Cholesterol and triglyceride (fats in the blood) levels dropped with high consumption of vegetables.

Fruits: Citrus fruits, strawberries and other fruits are rich in vitamin A, C and E protectors against a host of ills. These vitamins are important anti-oxidants and protect the body against oxidants. In Italy the daily open-air markets have produce picked that morning. Italian cooks rely on the fresh and local ingredients. We in America rely on produce-store-consume later system. Antioxidants have a shelf life so try to purchase at local markets and do not store produce for long periods of time.

-Fruits like vegetables are fiberous. fruits provide roughage and fiber that is important in helping keep your digestive system regular.

-Phytonutrients are the pigments that make blueberries blue and cranberries red. Recently discovered phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants help protect the body against cancer-causing free radicals. Bright colored fruits containing phytonutrients are another benefit of fruits.

-Cholesterol and triglyceride (fats in the blood) levels dropped with high consumption of fruit.
The USDA recommends at least five servings of fruit daily

Lean Meat and Poultry: In the Paleolithic period cattle and poultry were fed a natural diets. Chicken had access to natural greens and insects. Cattle roamed free and eat natural pastural greenery. Today natural poultry and meat may not always be accessible but in the modern Paleo diet meats should be free of breading.


Fish: Especially salmon, halibut and tuna contain Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids ?good? fat and lowers cholesterol levels. The benefits of omega-3 includes; reduces blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke problems, as well as certain skin ailments.

Nuts (non processed): Nuts are cholesterol free and eating one ounce per day reduces the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Some studies suggest 4-5 servings per day may help lower blood pressure. Nuts are a great snack.

Preservative Free:The Paleo Gluten Free Diet is free of preservatives. Originally, preservatives were added to food to prevent spoilage. To enhance taste, texture and nutritional value manufacturers started adding additives into foods. Preservatives are in many things we eat: artificial colours, flavours and all processed foods.

Health Results: Preservatives can cause allergies, stomach pains, hives, high blood pressure and skin rashes. Some scientific studies suggest preservatives have no nutritional value. Ron Lagerquist author of, North American Diet states that, ?cumulative effect of toxins will increase the risk of becoming a host to disease .? For most it is not realistic to eat a totally preservative free diet but a major life long reduction will minimalize risks of developing health issues.

Oils: In the modern Paleo Diet certain plant oils are allowed (olive oil, flax seed oil and nut oils). These oils are unsaturated good fats. Preferred oils are olive oil or vegetable oils. Margarine is not used in the Paleo diet.

Fats: There are good fats and bad fats. Bad fats are considered hard or saturated fats found in butter and meat. Saturated fats cause plaque build up in the arteries. Unsaturated fats are plant derived fats constitute seed and vegetable oils. Unsaturated fats inhibit plaque build up decreasing heart disease. Additionally, unsaturated fats lower blood cholesterol and provides an essential source of omega-3 fatty acids. Beneficial claims of using olive oil are reduction of plaque build-up, lowering of blood cholesterol and reducing the risk of blood clotting and strokes.

Fast foods, soft drinks and salty snacks can easily be substituted with a healthy diet. The Paleo diet is ancient it existed before processed and fasted foods. It is a timeless!




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