By Aimee McNew
A key aspect of The Paleo Diet is the 85/15 rule; this means consuming 85 percent of your calories from Paleo foods and allowing the remaining 15 percent to be from non-Paleo foods. While 100 percent Paleo is a great goal, warranting “cheat” meals makes the diet more sustainable. Plus, you’ll still reap the same benefits.
By Dr. Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.
Human beings evolved to consume a diet comprising approximately a 1-to-1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3. In Western diets, this ratio can be 15-to-1 or greater leading to increased risk of chronic diseases. While the media has hyped the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids leading to an increase in its consumption, it’s still not enough to counteract the overconsumption of omega-6.
By Trevor Connor, M.S., CEO
Calcium is important to our bodies’ bone health and muscle function, however, overconsumption, particularly from milk, has been associated with multiple health problems, including cancer and heart disease. It is believed that this may at least partially explain why women, who frequently supplement with calcium, are starting to exceed men in heart disease. A growing body of research has found that the quantity of calcium consumed is not as important as its ratio to magnesium.
By Dr. Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.
Unlike our Paleolithic ancestors who ate a sodium to potassium ratio of 1-to-5, modern humans’ diet of processed food and added salt often doubles this. A diet that is low in potassium and high in sodium increases the net systemic acid load on the body which leads to a chronic metabolic acidosis. This can have many negative effects on the body such as decreased muscle and bone mass in adults and kidney stone formation.
By Aimee McNew
The world we live in is filled with stressors and this year in particular has tested individuals mental health. Fortunately, there are many ways to boost your self-care game including these stress-relieving drinks!
December at The Paleo Diet: The Paleo Diet Verse Other Diets
At The Paleo Diet, our bias is that a diet void of cereal grains, dairy, legumes, and processed foods like that of our hunter-gatherer ancestors is the best lifestyle choice. Our bias, however, is rooted in science. Study after study has shown following a Paleo Diet results in weight loss, better mental health, and a decreased risk for chronic diseases.
However, we recognize that with so many diets out there - all promising similar benefits - it is easy to feel overwhelmed and question who to trust. So, we have dedicated December to researching several of the most popular diets.
We will compare the Paleo Diet to other popular diets such as Whole30®, Keto, South Beach, and intermittent fasting to determine which diet is best for you. And while we’re confident the Paleo Diet will come out on top, we promise to ground our writing in science. We know the research behind the Paleo Diet, but that doesn’t mean other diets – such as Whole30 – don’t have good research behind them as well.
As always, our team appreciates your support of The Paleo Diet. We look forward to and encourage your feedback on our website and Facebook!
Thanks!
The Paleo Diet Team
