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Paleo Diet

the paleo diet bookOne of the most sane, common sense approaches to eating that I have seen in all my years of researching food and holistic living, this book is a favorite.

The knowledgeable Loren Cordain, Ph.D., takes us back to the pre-agrarian diets of our ancestors. Yes, that’s the Stone Age, a time before the Agricultural Revolution, which occurred a mere 10,000 years ago (a short time ago given man’s 2 million year history).

The diet featured in this book is one of hunter-gatherers –thus there are no grains in any of the recipes, let alone other inventions of modernity such as sugar, cheese puffs or splenda.

Cordain provides us with the secrets of our Stone Age progenitors and claims that his diet can prevent heart disease and Syndrome X, amongst other health issues.

I simply feel better when I eat less carbohydrates and cooked foods and more raw fruits and veggies with lean protein. I was fascinated to learn the socio-historical reasons behind a way of eating that I have long known works for me.

Just a note –I do not condone or believe in a “one size fits all,” eating plan that works for everyone. We are unique individuals and can find the foods that were meant for our bodies.


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Posted on May 3, 2007 in book of the month and books by Elana
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3 comments for the post “Paleo Diet”

  1. Katie DeLuca said:
    Katie DeLuca

    I’m so glad that I came across this website! You have so many amazing recipes that I can’t wait to try! You have sparked so many creative ideas and given me a great deal of motivation to start experimenting more with my paleo foods. I love the recipes that tend to lean towards more childrens likes(fish sticks, pancakes, etc.). Those are going to be goodies for the picky eating kids, that only want pop tarts or fruit loops. Keep up the great posts!!


    March 12th, 2008 9:18 pm
  2. Elana said:
    Elana

    Hi Katie,

    So glad to be of help and thanks for your feedback. I will keep you in mind and work to come up with additional child friendly foods.

    Thanks!
    Elana


    March 13th, 2008 2:20 pm
  3. Nessie said:
    Nessie

    Hello Elana,

    What a great website for gluten-free and organic! I just found it.

    I’m so pleased to learn that you advocate the Paleo Diet. I have used a Paleolithic diet for over twenty-five years. It’s a good diet for health and it’s a good diet for natural weight loss. It’s the way our species evolved to eat.

    Your readers might care to learn how to combine these foods with Paleolithic-type exercises at:

    http://www.lasting-weight-loss.com/Paleo-diet.html

    Keep up the good work, Elana! I shall recommend your website to others.

    All best wishes.


    March 27th, 2008 7:38 am

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