Why Go Paleo?

The paleo diet a.k.a. caveman diet has recently become a hot topic of conversation and debate among many. Some experts (such as Loren Cordain) swear by paleo, and others (such as Marlene Zuk Ph.D) have voiced their criticisms.

Nonetheless, many people still have questions about paleo. To help address (and answer) some of those questions, the team at LIVESTRONG created the infographic below.

The cavemen appear to have gotten a few things right — art and their diet — and it is the latter which is the basis for the Paleo Diet. It is an animal protein, low-carb lifestyle like that of our pre-tech ancestors. Foods shunned for their inflammatory qualities include dairy, grains, refined sugars and legumes.

The Premise of the Paleo Diet

Since our genetics, anatomy and nutritional requirements have changed very little since the start of agriculture 10,000 years ago, eating and exercising in the same way our Paleolithic-era ancestors did can help control weight and help prevent diseases like obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer that our contemporary way of eating may cause (or at the very least contribute to).

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