INTRODUCTION
A diet that proposes a type of diet that would have characterized the human populations who lived in the period preceding the introduction of agriculture: this is how the Paleolithic diet works
The paleo-diet does not prescribe specific amounts of food, nor does it force us to count calories. Reasons why, surely, it makes it easier to follow it. However, it is certainly not only conceived as a list of foods to avoid, but as a real lifestyle that aims to reconnect with the most ancestral nature of man. Furthermore, he considers physical exercise as fundamental , especially in the form of an outdoor walk (simulating the conditions of constant nomadism our ancestors were subjected to), and stresses the importance of synchronizing our biological clock.compared to natural rhythms. Therefore, it is not a question of eating like the primitives, but of trying to understand what were the balances that have kept our species at the top of the food chain for millions of years, trying to bring us back to that style as much as possible. For these reasons, the paleo-diet is configured more as a guideline than as a specific and well-defined diet. In any case, it is possible to draw up a list of foods to consume and one of foods to avoid.
Besides, the Paleolithic diet provides for eliminating the consumption of industrialized foods in general, with gluten or lactose, since the consumption of these foods currently can be associated with weight gain, the appearance of inflammation, endocrine and metabolic disorders.
Paleo ancestors hunted and gathered for food. And this is a basic guide to food choices to follow when following the paleo diet today.
MEAT, POULTRY, GAME AND BY-PRODUCTS. There are no restrictions in this section, except that fish and animals' preferred choice is raised without modified feed in natural conditions.
Beef, lamb, lamb, veal, pork, rabbit, chicken, duck, turkey and all offal.
FISH, MOLLUSCS AND OTHER GADS. Cod, tuna, mackerel, haddock, tilapia, herring, salmon, pike perch, trout, anchovy, perch, sea bass, halibut, mussels, shrimps and other sea creatures.
EGGS. Chicken, quail and duck eggs. For those who love experiments, ostrich ones are also suitable.
VEGETABLES, ROOTS AND MUSHROOMS. If something went wrong in hunting and fishing, Paleolithic man had to apply the skills of gathering. Wild vegetables are unlikely today, so we choose organic in the store and the market.
Spinach, chicory, Swiss chard, lettuce, cabbage, seaweed, arugula, beets, watercress, bell peppers, leeks, asparagus, celery, cauliflower, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, artichokes, avocados, broccoli, kohlrabi, eggplant, green onions, and Brussels sprouts. Zucchini, pumpkin, radish, parsnip, carrot, turnip, sweet potato, Jerusalem artichoke.
FRUIT. Apples, pineapples, berries (blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries), oranges, bananas, grapefruit, figs, mango, kiwi, coconut, pears, dates, peaches, apricots, nectarines, watermelon, cherries, plums, papaya, lemon, persimmon, pomegranate, grapes, passion fruit, tangerine and melon.
Remember that sweet fruits and paleo desserts are only acceptable occasionally, as an exception. Eating large amounts of them daily is not recommended.
FATS, NUTS AND SEEDS. One important aspect of the paleo diet is that we don't avoid so-called "healthy fats."
Olive oil, coconut oil, nut butters, avocado oil, lard and animal fat, ghee. Sunflower seeds, almonds,
pistachios, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, sesame seeds, pecans, hazelnuts, chestnuts, pine nuts, macadamia nuts and cashews.
SPICES AND HERBS. Almost everything, no limits.
