Primitive Palate

I’ve been hearing a lot about the Paleo (short for Paleolithic) craze lately from friends, peers, etc., so I thought I should share with you what I’ve learned and what I know.  The principles are this: eat like a caveman, and that’s basically it.  Everything you consume comes from nature, even before agriculture was known (which means no grains)…think hunter/gatherer.  Meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, eggs, and quality oils are staples of this diet.  It’s rapidly gaining popularity and incredibly effective for some.  If you are familiar with my articles, you know that I preach simplicity and going back to your roots as a healthy way of life, so Paleo theory makes total sense to me.  The only times that I’ve eaten strictly Paleo are during various cleanses, in which cases I’ve experienced a rapid energy boost and increased physical and mental stamina, appropriate to the expected outcome of the Paleo diet.  However, I personally like to incorporate whole grains into my normal routine, as they are extremely beneficial to some metabolic types and also help reduce sweet cravings.  The Paleo method allows for the use of butter and cream, and my readers should know by now what a huge advocate I am for healthy fats, especially necessary for speedy metabolism and the assimilation of animal proteins in the body (see The Perks of Being A Carnivore).  Even so, not all Paleo activists eat dairy products (although most eat eggs), but instead prefer to attain their fats from healthy oils and other food sources.

Let’s be clear on something: I don’t refer to the word “diet” as a short-term solution to lose weight, but rather as the types of food you consume on an everyday basis—a long-term and dynamic way of life.  For most individuals, the foods you consume depend largely on the time of year, where you live, your lifestyle, etc., leaving room for fluctuation and flexibility in the diet—an ultimately healthy way of being.  I strongly encourage you to experiment with your diet over a period of time in order to discover your healthiest and most energetic self—start by removing the disease-causing processed junk (i.e. fake food) and go from there.  Eating Paleo is a simple and efficient place to start.  Like I’ve previously said, no two individual bodies are alike, so what will work best for you is unique and up to you to find out.  Experimenting with your diet will not only make you feel and look better, but will lead you to make profound self-discoveries on a metaphysical level.  It is an undeniable truth: you are what you eat…start filtering out the bad stuff and you are guaranteed to like yourself more!

XO,

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