Can the Paleo Diet Make You Sexy and Fit?

You’ve probably heard about the “paleo diet” by now. It’s all the rage — and for good reason.

Also known as the caveman diet, the paleo diet focuses on real, unprocessed, non-packaged food.

On it, you’re allowed to eat:

Meat
Eggs
Vegetables
Fruit and nuts

But you cannot eat:

Grains
Dairy
Processed food
Sugar

Stay green, stay lean

Essentially, the paleo diet is a high-protein, high-fiber eating plan that promises you can lose weight without cutting or counting calories. Here’s a list of acceptable foods:

Meat

Steak
Beef
Ribs
Pork
Chicken breast
Chicken legs
Chicken wings
Lamb
Turkey
Salmon
Tilapia
Seafood
Crab
Clams
Bass
Goat
Rabbit
Bacon
Venison
Boar
Jerky

Vegetables

Broccoli
Kale
Cauliflower
Carrots
Peppers
Asparagus
Spinach
Parsley
Cabbage
Zucchini

Fruit

Strawberries
Blueberries

Blackberries

Raspberries
Avocado
Watermelon
Apples

Nuts

Almonds
Pistachios
Walnuts

Brazil nuts

Macadamia nuts
Coconuts
Hazelnuts

You may also eat eggs.

No way these are paleo

Food to stay away from include:

Cereal grains
Legumes
Dairy such as cheese, milk, butter, yogurt, etc.
Refined sugar (maple syrup, honey, brown and white sugar, etc.)
Potatoes (regular and sweet)
Processed foods
Salty foods
Refined vegetable oils like corn oil
Candy and junk/processed foods

No meat? No problem

If you’re a vegetarian, you can still follow a paleo diet, as long as you cut out dairy, grains, and legumes. That being said, you can still eat eggs, and even sprouted beans and legumes (sprouting lowers their glycemic index).

Of course, you have to make sure you get enough protein in your diet. (And please remember to check with your doctor before starting a new diet plan.)

Kick your weight loss into high gear

If you notice that exercise and diet aren’t producing noticeable results, then you may need a little extra help getting the body you’ve always wanted.

References

“Everything You Need to Know About the Paleo Diet,” Health, February 12, 2014.
“Should You Try the Paleo Diet?,” Women’s Health, March 4, 2013.
“The Pros and Cons of the Paleo Diet,” The Huffington Post, November 17, 2014.
“What Are the Benefits of the Paleo Diet?,” Livestrong, June 27, 2015.