THE PALEO DIET: IS IT GOOD FOR HEALTH?

The aim of a paleo diet is to restore to a way of eating that's more like what early humans ate. The alternative names for a paleo diet is Paleolithic diet, hunter gatherer diet, Stone Age diet,  and caveman diet. The diet's analysis is that the human body is genetically mismatched to the modern diet that emerged with farming practices an idea known as the discordance hypothesis.

Foods to Eat on the Paleo Diet:

  • Meat
  • Fish and seafood
  • Eggs
  • Vegetables
  • Fruits
  • Tubers
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Healthy fats and oils
  • Salt and spices

What to Drink When You’re Thirsty

When it comes to hydration, water should be go to beverage. The below drinks aren’t exactly paleo but most people drink them anyway:

  • Tea: Tea is very healthy and loaded with antioxidants and various beneficial compounds.
  • Coffee: Coffee is actually very high in antioxidants as well.

The paleo diet is not safe for everyone. Doctors don't know its effects on children, pregnant women, or older adults. People with chronic conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, should also speak to a doctor before trying a paleo diet.


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