So I don't know if you have heard of the Paleo diet yet but it has become quite popular in the last year or two. It's actually popular amongst fitness competitors, which is why I interested.
Since I have been training for a Bikini Fitness competition for the last four months I have read a lot into this diet. I can't recommend this diet for everyone but I definitely think it’s worth looking into if you are advancing your training.
This is egg plant, mushrooms, zucchini, red onion and tomatoes with a little fat free feta cheese. I had this all week and served it with Tilapia and capers ( I lovveeee Capers).
I will be talking more about my process of training for my upcoming show in later posts so stay tuned :)
Here is some information from livestrong.com that talks about the diet basics. It is focusing on going back to our natural resources of food similar to what our ancestors ate. There are studies that talk about how these types of diets can lower our risks for obesity and heart disease.
Check it out along with my food recommendations:
Foods
The Paleo Diet is simple. It consists of basic foods such as plain meat, fish, shellfish, eggs, nuts, vegetables, fruits, berries and mushrooms. Products such as dairy, legumes and dry beans, grains, coffee, alcohol, sugar and processed foods are not part of the diet, as these foods came about after the onset of agricultural revolution. Use minimally processed oils, such as avocado, olive or coconut oil, for cooking. The diet does not advocate specific proportions of these foods, it just advocates that you choose foods that were available to those living in the Paleolithic Era. Water is the drink of choice for the diet.
Benefits
Proponents of the Paleo plan claim the diet is more appropriate for the human body, helping improve digestion and promote optimal energy. It shuns processed foods, which usually contain added sodium, fats and sugars that contribute to weight and health problems. The focus on fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats also provides your body with essential nutrients, valuable fatty acids, fiber and protein. Some Paleo dieters testify that the diet has helped their symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain. Advocates also assert that the diet helps you find a natural way of losing weight and is a healthy way to follow a lower-carbohydrate lifestyle. You do not have to worry about counting calories or measuring your food on this diet.
Considerations
The diet is relatively restrictive and requires some self-control, as familiar foods, such as bread, pasta, rice and baked goods, are off-limits. You may find it hard to eat according to the Paleo Diet at restaurants or meals at friends' homes. Eliminating sugar, caffeine and alcohol can cause side effects such as headaches and fatigue, but usually these pass within a few days. Unless you plan carefully, you may also face calcium deficiency because of the lack of dairy.
Sample Plan
Your Paleo diet might begin with a breakfast omelet of eggs, spinach, mushrooms cooked in olive oil with a fresh fruit salad. For lunch, you could have seared sirloin steak with a large green salad dressed with lemon juice and avocado oil, steamed vegetables and a handful of raw nuts. At dinner, have broiled salmon with avocado slices, roasted beets and mashed cauliflower. For snacks and desserts, stick to fresh fruit, raw nuts and cut-up vegetables.
Again this diet isn't for everyone and I personally don't follow it to a tee. Everyone's bodies are different so you need to listen to your own body and eat what you think is best for you.
Chelsey's Food recommendations for Paleo:
Grass fed red meat because it is lower in bad fat and calories and higher in omega 3 and CLA (the good fat). I eat a lot of fish and eggs also. I'm not a big fan of game meat but if you are go for it because they tend to be lower in saturated fat.
Broccoli, eggplant, squash, zucchini, field greens, mushrooms, apples and pears are key fruits and vegetables in this diet. Eating raw when ever you can.
Fats-Raw, unsalted walnuts, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts and pumpkin seeds. Also Olive oil and coconut oil are great for cooking.
I am in Foxboro going to Nate's game this weekend and here is a good example of what to order when you are out to eat. I ordered a grass-fed Filet with a brushing of olive oil, zucchini and green beans- no salt added. For breakfast today I had two whole organic eggs (free range, cage free) with two egg whites (scrambled in water, no oil or milk). I had half an avocado and a few raspberries also for breakfast. For lunch today I had a salad with turkey, sliced pears and nuts on it (no dressing, but it did have dried cherries and a little cheese so it wasn't perfect). Traveling is a hard thing to do when you are trying to eat healthy but you just have to make it work and not stress out about it too much. Yesterday I spent 13 hours in a car so let’s just say that I definitely tried my hardest but you can only do so much.
Make sure everyone watches the game tomorrow and cheers on # 43!!! GO PATS!!!
** If you fellow Paleo dieters want to add something feel free to comment for others to read.***
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/440069-definition-of-the-paleo-diet/#ixzz26Teuczaz
http://www.livestrong.com/article/217327-primal-diet-food-list/#ixzz26TglIjDr
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