Paleo History: http://www.environmentalnutrition.com/issues/33_1/asken/151963-1.html,
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/102/4/922
While the idea of the modern
Paleolithic diet goes back to 1975 with a gastroenterologist named Walter
Voegtlin, the diet was made popular in Loren Cordain’s book The Paleo Diet in 2002. The general premise of the diet is to
eat like our pre-agricultural ancestors, who hunted and gathered for their
foods. In Cordain’s book, he defined this as:
While the idea of the modern
Paleolithic diet goes back to 1975 with a gastroenterologist named Walter
Voegtlin, the diet was made popular in Loren Cordain’s book The Paleo Diet in 2002. The general premise of the diet is to
eat like our pre-agricultural ancestors, who hunted and gathered for their
foods. In Cordain’s book, he defined this as:- 55% of calories from seafood and lean meat
- 15% from fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds
- No dairy, few grains, no added salt, and no added sugar
The idea of eating fewer processed foods and less sugar is consistent with typical nutrition advice. Low carbohydrate and high protein diets are popular for weight loss, due to the satiety achieved with consumption of lean meats and good fats. Compared to the standard American diet, those on a Paleo diet saw improvements in metabolic syndrome. However, these benefits were seen in those who followed the Paleo plan to a T, with heaping portions of colorful vegetables and good portions of lean meat and seafood, divided evenly.
Caveman Strong:
http://cavemanstrong.com/mealplans/CavemanStrong-2WeekPaleo-MealPlan.pdf
The Caveman Strong meal plan took the high protein ideal and ran with it. This meal plan is high in processed and fried meats and relatively low in vegetables. This may be appealing as a step for someone who is trying to make the journey to eating healthier but personally, I think I’d go crazy with that much sausage and meat with so few vegetables. I do commend them on using leftovers effectively and creating a grocery list from the meal plan, something that I painstakingly work with my clients to do. They also used green tea as an afternoon snack, which is helpful for those who “bored eat” or need a caffeine boost without extra calories.
The Caveman Strong meal plan took the high protein ideal and ran with it. This meal plan is high in processed and fried meats and relatively low in vegetables. This may be appealing as a step for someone who is trying to make the journey to eating healthier but personally, I think I’d go crazy with that much sausage and meat with so few vegetables. I do commend them on using leftovers effectively and creating a grocery list from the meal plan, something that I painstakingly work with my clients to do. They also used green tea as an afternoon snack, which is helpful for those who “bored eat” or need a caffeine boost without extra calories.
The Ultimate Paleo
Guide: http://ultimatepaleoguide.com/caveman-diet/
In the Ultimate Paleo Guide, I like that the focus on whole foods with few ingredients that expires in a reasonable time. However, it has similar faults with the Caveman Strong plan, with processed meats included. Others in this thread have mentioned the AGEs created when frying or high heat grilling. I think if more education was focused on the way these products were made and processed instead of the overwhelming majority eating any fat and any protein available, just because it’s considered a fat or a protein. It was also neglected in the article to mention that the author follows the Paleo protein about 80% of the time. A lifetime diet plan like this has a spectrum of variations. It doesn’t mean you will never eat grains again or you should eat bacon all the time, but moderation is a fantastic tool, just as in any other lifestyle.
In the Ultimate Paleo Guide, I like that the focus on whole foods with few ingredients that expires in a reasonable time. However, it has similar faults with the Caveman Strong plan, with processed meats included. Others in this thread have mentioned the AGEs created when frying or high heat grilling. I think if more education was focused on the way these products were made and processed instead of the overwhelming majority eating any fat and any protein available, just because it’s considered a fat or a protein. It was also neglected in the article to mention that the author follows the Paleo protein about 80% of the time. A lifetime diet plan like this has a spectrum of variations. It doesn’t mean you will never eat grains again or you should eat bacon all the time, but moderation is a fantastic tool, just as in any other lifestyle.
Paleo Leap:
http://paleoleap.com/
Paleo Leap considers the modern SAD diet to be the reason for chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease (of course, I wholeheartedly agree). “Just like any other animal, humans suffer when we stray from our natural diet, but when we return to it, everything changes. Food stops making us sick, and starts making us strong, energetic, and vibrant with health.” Paleo Leap focuses on eating a variety of foods that are high in nutrients such as organ meats, leafy green vegetables, grass fed meats, seafoods, egg yolks, bone broth, and fermented foods. Their “toxic foods” include grains, legumes, vegetable seed oils, added sugar, and dairy. Something I do like about this site is that they added the lifestyle components of sun exposure, stress, sleep, and exercise to the mix for optimum health.
Paleo Leap considers the modern SAD diet to be the reason for chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease (of course, I wholeheartedly agree). “Just like any other animal, humans suffer when we stray from our natural diet, but when we return to it, everything changes. Food stops making us sick, and starts making us strong, energetic, and vibrant with health.” Paleo Leap focuses on eating a variety of foods that are high in nutrients such as organ meats, leafy green vegetables, grass fed meats, seafoods, egg yolks, bone broth, and fermented foods. Their “toxic foods” include grains, legumes, vegetable seed oils, added sugar, and dairy. Something I do like about this site is that they added the lifestyle components of sun exposure, stress, sleep, and exercise to the mix for optimum health.
Authority Nutrition: http://authoritynutrition.com/paleo-diet-meal-plan-and-menu/
Authority Nutrition starts out explaining that there is no right way for everyone to eat, something I was very happy to read! They explain the range of “The Paleo Diet” from low carbohydrate, high animal foods to high carbohydrate, high plant foods. On the avoid list was: sugar and high fructose corn syrup, grains, legumes, dairy, vegetable oils, trans fats, artificial sweeteners, and highly processed foods. It is encouraged to eat lean meats, wild caught fish, seafood, free range eggs, vegetables, fruits, tubers, nuts, seeds, healthy fats and oils, and spices. However, in their meal plan, they still added bacon and many fried foods.
Authority Nutrition starts out explaining that there is no right way for everyone to eat, something I was very happy to read! They explain the range of “The Paleo Diet” from low carbohydrate, high animal foods to high carbohydrate, high plant foods. On the avoid list was: sugar and high fructose corn syrup, grains, legumes, dairy, vegetable oils, trans fats, artificial sweeteners, and highly processed foods. It is encouraged to eat lean meats, wild caught fish, seafood, free range eggs, vegetables, fruits, tubers, nuts, seeds, healthy fats and oils, and spices. However, in their meal plan, they still added bacon and many fried foods.
General Thoughts:
I appreciate the general premise behind the paleo diet, but I think it’s been tweaked and adjusted to closer fit the standard American diet with new ways to make pancakes and an abundance of bacon. The general premise of local foods and fresh fruits and vegetables with healthy fats can absolutely be used in daily life, with moderation in mind for anything that’s “off the Paleo plan”. Contrary to typical Paleo thinking, I don’t believe grains are toxic. I do, however, believe that a variety of vegetables in the diet can achieve any fiber goal. As with any reasonable diet, the Paleo plan may be altered to achieve optimum health.
I appreciate the general premise behind the paleo diet, but I think it’s been tweaked and adjusted to closer fit the standard American diet with new ways to make pancakes and an abundance of bacon. The general premise of local foods and fresh fruits and vegetables with healthy fats can absolutely be used in daily life, with moderation in mind for anything that’s “off the Paleo plan”. Contrary to typical Paleo thinking, I don’t believe grains are toxic. I do, however, believe that a variety of vegetables in the diet can achieve any fiber goal. As with any reasonable diet, the Paleo plan may be altered to achieve optimum health.
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