Just how do you live the Paleo lifestyle in our modern age when we no longer need to be hunter-gatherers searching for nuts, berries, and meats as our ancestors did in the past. It is easy to embark on the Paleo diet with the aim of simply seeking a new way of living which is healthier and more active than that undertaken by the majority in the modern world. Many people choose the Paleo diet as a way of losing weight or getting healthier but include cheat days or do not include the removal of certain food and drinks from the diet which is a common part of the lifestyle for many.
The Paleo Diet is easy to follow
The majority of the main meals consumed as part of the Paleo diet have been created in a simple and easy way. The basic rules for following the Paleo diet include eating a high protein diet with larger than expected levels of meats, poultry, vegetables, and healthy fats. The issue of eating healthy fats is one many new arrivals to the Paleo diet struggle to cope with but it is important to remember to use healthy fats in the form of those found in olive oil and oily fish. Sugar is another aspect of the modern diet which is removed by the Paleo diet aside from those found naturally in fruits, vegetables, and naturally produced ingredients such as maple syrup and organic cocoa powder.
Moving to the Paleo Lifestyle
For those of you wanting to take following the Paleo diet to the next level of bringing success to your entire lifestyle, it is important to make as many changes to replicate the lives of Paleolithic people as possible. Not only does this mean seeking to eat in the correct way as found on many Websites giving details of the grass-fed meat and organic vegetables most Paleo diet followers consume on a regular basis.
It is important to remember the Paleolithic people were hunter-gatherers who ate animals as part of a varied diet based on naturally grown vegetables and fruits coming into season at the correct times of the year. Paleo lifestyle followers look to expand upon the range of activities undertaken during the hours of daylight as stone-age people would largely spend their time outdoors in the hours of daylight before resting and recuperating during the hours of darkness. Paleolithic people were also far more active and moved far more than those of us in the modern world who have become tied to entertainment systems and computer-based working hours; making time to exercise and walk or run outdoors is an important part of the Paleo lifestyle which can benefit everybody.
When choosing to follow either the Paleo diet or lifestyle it is important to remember the aim of this way of living is to become healthier and more active no matter which level a follower takes the diet to. A healthier diet can have an effect on the body and brain which will both be more active and alert for a higher standard of living for a Paleo diet follower.
Bio:
Dennis Scott Caruthers is a best-selling cookery author and follower of the Paleo lifestyle. Growing up in his family’s restaurant allowed Dennis the chance to experience high-quality cookery from both sides of the kitchen and bring his skills to his own collection of recipes. website email
