The Paleo Diet: Part 2
This is part two of a series of articles that explores the controversy centered around the Paleolothic diet. If you missed the first article here’s a brief review of what the Paleo Diet is all about.
The Paleo Diet prescribes a diet similar to what is perceived to be the ancient diet of cavemen of the Paleolithic period. Because cavemen of that era largely survived on wild animals and plants, today’s more modern version centers on meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, roots, and nuts. Most followers of this diet adhere to about 65% of all calories from animal sources and the remaining 35% from plant-based food.
Much of the debate over the nutritional quality of the Paleo diet stems from the exclusion of grains as well as other carbohydrates. Legumes, starchy tubers such as potatoes and beets aren’t allowed.
By default, most low carbohydrate diets are usually high in total fat and cholesterol, which can contribute to heart disease and cancer. They also usually encourage high protein consumption, which can put a strain of the kidneys and liver.
Dietician experts as well as most of the medical community will tell you that a healthy diet consists of grain products, vegetables and...
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