The Paleo diet
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Be aware: this is only the goal of this diet, not necessarily its outcome. Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any other) diet.
The Paleo diet was created by Loren Cordain, author of the book "The Paleo Diet". The general idea is that you eat like people in the Palaeolithic Age (the Stone Age).
This diet focuses very much on eating meat and fish and is therefore not suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
On the homepage you can compare the paleo diet with other diets.
When following the Paleo diet, you do not eat any processed food, dairy products, grains, potatoes or (extra) salt. You do eat a lot of fresh (lean) meat and fish. Additionally, you consume fruits, vegetables, eggs, nuts, seeds and healthy oils, like olive oil. It is important that the fats you consume are unsaturated fats.
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The Paleo diet includes a ‘break’, meaning that you may eat whatever you like at two meals a week. The rest of the week you have to stick to the diet rules.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any) diet, especially if you have diabetes or a high cholesterol level.
Several books and cookbooks have been written about Paleo. We've listed some paid ad links from Amazon, Apple and Ebooks for you below:
Besides books, there are also several podcasts and even a TV-show on Paleo.
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As you see fit
This diet mainly relies heavily on a backstory. I think it will appeal to many people precisely because of this narrative. I wonder whether it is useful to look back at such a specific piece of the past. I have not yet supervised clients who followed this diet and can therefore not say much about the effect on weight. It strikes me immediately that a lot of meat and fish should be eaten. This can lead to high cholesterol levels. In addition, with the intake of red meat, care should be taken to avoid the increased risk of serious intestinal complaints/disease. Not eating grains can also cause problems, precisely because the indigestible dietary fibers in grains ensure good intestinal function (the kneading function). Fruits and vegetables mainly contain more digestible fiber, which ensures the formation of a lot of mass in the intestines. You need both for a healthy gut. So, if you are a meat eater and think, 'Oh this diet is perfect for me', remember that you really need to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables to protect that gut function.
Personally, I think this is a good diet, because it encourages you to cook fresh, among other things, so no bags and packets with salt, sugars and E numbers. As a result, you automatically use much more fruit and vegetables, healthier fats and less salt. In the past this was a fairly strict diet where a few foods had to be avoided - read dairy - but this has now been reversed. In essence, you eat very healthy with this. Make sure you don't get a shortage of iodine if you don't eat bread with it.
With the professional help of a dietitian it should be easier to reach your goals. Please contact a dietician in your area or talk to a doctor before starting any diet.
Please take note that most diets do not have a scientific basis.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting a diet, especially if you have a chronic condition like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease or kidney disease.
If you think you might have an eating disorder (like anorexia or bulimia), it is important to look for professional help. Contact your (house) doctor or find help elsewhere. Here you can find a list of several websites that can provide (online) help. These sites also provide information for people that know someone with an eating disorder.