Paleo Diet Research Paper

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The Paleo Diet can be restrictive. Some foods allowed in general gluten free, dairy free, preservative free and weight loss diets are not allowed in the Paleo Diet. Rice, wheat, sugar, beans, peas, soy beans and potatoes are not allowed. It is not the end of the world you can still enjoy delicious recipes. Some may suggest that if Cavemen did it we in modern society should strictly conform. Some of the foods restricted on the Paleo Diet have nutritional benefits. If you are not lactose intolerant milk is a good source of calcium and protein. Beans have several nutrient values. On the other hand, The Paleo Diet's emphasis on lean meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, elimination of sugar, low carbs, low fat and preservative free diet has long term …show more content…
-Wild rice
-Rye
-Wheat
-Amaranth
-Buckwheat
-Quinoa
-All beans
-Peas
-Chickpea
-Lentils
-Miso
-Peanuts
-Soybeans and all soybean products including tofu.
-Sugar
-Potatoes

Paleo Diet's Benefits
Vegetables: Vegetables are fibrous. Fibers in vegetables regulate the digestive system, clearer and healthier. High consumption of vegetables prevents irregularity and constipation.

-Leafy green vegetables, broccoli and peppers are full of beta-carotene. Beta-carotenes are full of anti-oxidants and associated with lowering the risk of heart diseases and lung cancer.

-Vegetables have high levels of water. Vegetables are fat free and low in calories. The nutrients in vegetables boost energy production within the muscle cells. Consuming high levels of vegetables have a high health benefits. Vegetables make ideal snacks.

-Vegetables are low in sodium meaning less water retention.

-Fats in vegetables are unsaturated.

-Cholesterol and triglyceride (fats in the blood) levels dropped with high consumption of vegetables.

Fruits: Citrus fruits, strawberries and other fruits are rich in vitamin A, C and E protectors against a host of ills. These vitamins are important anti-oxidants and protect the body against oxidants. Fruits like vegetables are fibrous helping keep the digestive system
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Recently discovered phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants.

-Cholesterol and triglyceride (fats in the blood) levels dropped with high consumption of fruit.
The USDA recommends at least five servings of fruit daily

Lean Meat and Poultry: Low fat lean