Described as the 'ancestral diet', the Paleolithic diet, known as the Paleo diet, aims to leave aside current eating habits in order to resume the mode of nutrition of our ancestors. Rich in protein and vegetables, it promises rapid weight loss.
The Paleo or (Paleolithic) diet is part of the low-carb diet, which makes it a great ally for weight loss. With this weight loss diet, you will eat mainly proteins, vegetables (green, red, and yellow), and fruits low in starch as well as nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, and seeds, and this until satiety. According to some researchers, following the Paleolithic diet would restore shape and energy. It would be effective in weight loss, but also to prevent allergies or metabolic diseases.
What is the Paleo diet?
Renowned for helping to lose weight and act beneficially on the body, the Paleo method is based on the principle that our ancestors lived better, longer, and healthier. In a paper published in 1985, Dr. S. Boyd Eaton unveiled the theory that the diet of our forefathers is perfectly in line with our current nutritional needs. To follow this diet, one must first be ready to remove several food families. The program recommends consuming only well-defined foods that are as close as possible to the eating habits used in prehistoric times.
Not allowing all food families to be consumed, the Paleo diet can be difficult to follow on a daily basis. And even if it is designed to cover all our needs and act on satiety, it is still restrictive and a little varied. For example, it is forbidden to consume most side dishes, dairy products, sauces, and many desserts. The positive point is that the number of calories per day is not limited, the goal is to eat until satiety. All associated of course with regular physical activity. Be careful, it is not a question of running a marathon once every two days, but rather of moving slowly but daily thanks to brisk walking or cycling.
How to start the Paleo diet?
As in the past, it is, therefore, necessary to eat enough protein, limit the carbohydrate intake to 50 to 100g per day maximum and consume good fats to have energy. Sources of protein and fat must be found primarily in quality meats, some fish, and eggs. Carbohydrates in fresh fruits and vegetables and fats in animal fats, oils, nuts, avocado... These foods must be chosen as organic as possible. To carry out this program, it is essential to listen to your feelings. There is no point in having 3 meals a day at set times if you are not hungry. It is also recommended, but not mandatory during the diet, to practice intermittent fasting because it also reduces calories. Once a week, you can therefore take the side of skipping a meal even if we do not recommend it because this process is not manageable in the long run.
Menu ideas to follow the Paleo diet
If you follow all these principles to the letter, weight loss can reach up to 1 kilo per week. Here are some tips of foods to consume according to meals and according to your hunger as part of the Paleo diet.
- Ideas for breakfast: boiled eggs or omelette, almonds/walnuts, fresh fruit
- Lunch ideas: fresh vegetables, chicken/turkey, salmon/shrimp, fresh fruit, sweet potatoes
- Dinner ideas: tuna salad, filet mignon or pork, beef, fresh fruit
What foods should be removed?
To follow this method, it is important to be motivated and rigorous. Indeed, to see the results arrive, you will have to transform your diet and therefore remove the so-called 'non-Paleo' foods. Here is a panel:
- Dairy products: yogurt, cheese, milk
- Legumes: beans, peas, lentils
- Cereals: bread, oatmeal, pasta, wheat / flour / corn
- Beverages: sodas, alcohols, energy drinks
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