FYI - This is a general view and reasoning for the Paleo Plan, using general resources available over the internet, i am not currently a Paleo plan follower at the time of writing this particular blog.
My Inner Caveman - Coach T
Boom! I'm Coach T and starting from 1st April 2015 I shall be following the Paleo food plan!
Lots of information about this food "Fad" or "lifestyle" choice over the internet with plenty of critics giving pro's & con's to the concept!
I'm embarking on this adventure, lifestyle or fad plan to see how it effects me and can I sustain my everyday life as a Personal Trainer, Firefighter, Father & carry on with my own personal training and sports.
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What is the Paleo Plan?
Using the wealth of information over the internet I am going to explain what the basic concept of Paleo food plan in short.
So,
The concept of the Paleo food choice, also known as the caveman diet, is the following of the eating plans of our Palaeolithic ancestors eating mainly Meat & Plants, were its believed we lived healthily and free from many of todays degenerative diseases.
Now you will notice I do not use the word diet when describing this way of eating and it is widely avoided in much research that I have come across, it is very much believed to be a lifestyle choice and does not focus on calorie counting, with no fear of fats and no strange rituals to follow.
NO GRAINS - NO VEGATABLE OILS - NO REFINED SUGARS - NO LEGUMES
My attention was drawn to giving this food plan a go due to its no crap rule, so cutting out any processed foods, refined and added sugar and its low carb content was very appealing to me, not to mention the no dairy rule, as my mild lactose intolerance causes my migraine attacks.
EAT CLEAN THE PALEO WAY?
What's included in the Paleo plan:-
Fats and oils are an integral part of the paleo diet. Try and aim for pressed fats in their most unprocessed form. Look for “raw”, “unrefined” and “extra virgin”.- Avocado oil
- Coconut oil/milk/cream
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Ghee*
- Hazelnut oil
- Lard (rendered pork fat)
- Macadamia oil
- Tallow (rendered beef fat)
- Walnut oil
- Bacon
- Beef
- Chicken
- Duck
- Goose
- Lamb
- Organ meats (kidneys, liver, heart etc.)
- Pheasant
- Pork
- Quail
- Rabbit
- Sausages
- Turkey
- Venison
- Wild boar
Fish -
Where possible, choose sustainably caught, wild fish. Especially avoid farmed salmon.
- Bass
- Cod
- Halibut
- Mackerel
- Plaice
- Red Snapper
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Trout
- Tuna
- Shellfish (crab, prawns, clams, lobster, mussels, crayfish, scallops)
Fruit & Veg -
Almost all vegetables are welcomed on the paleo diet, with the exception of white potatoes. Try and aim for organic and as locally grown as possible.
- Asparagus
- Artichoke hearts
- Aubergine
- Beetroot*
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Courgette
- Kale
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Spinach
- Squashes
- Sweet potato*
- Peppers
Sea vegetables are a great source of vitamins and minerals.
- Arame
- Dulse
- Hijike
- Kombu
- Nori
- Wakame
- Apple
- Avocado
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Bananas*
- Figs
- Grapes*
- Lemon
- Lime
- Mango*
- Oranges
- Peaches
- Pineapple*
- Plums
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Tangerines
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
Nuts & Seeds - Nuts are a great paleo snack, and where possible should be raw.
- Almonds
- Brazil nuts
- Cashews
- Hazelnuts
- Macadamia nuts
- Pecans
- Pine nuts
- Pistachios
- Walnuts
Eggs should be included in the diet and are a regular part of recipes and meals, all types are included in the food plan.
Drinks -
- Almond milk*
- Carbonated water
- Coconut milk
- Coconut water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Water
Treats - Use natural sweeteners in moderation.
- Dark chocolate – the higher the cocoa content the better
- Dried fruit
- Raw honey
Don'ts of the Paleo plan:-
No grains are permitted on the paleo diet due to their inflammatory effects and difficult digestion. Coconut and nut flours (such as almond) make great alternatives to conventional flour.
- Buckwheat
- Corn
- Flour
- Oats
- Quinoa
- All Types of rice
- Rye
- Spelt
- wheat
- Corn Oil
- Cottonseed Oil
- Peanut Oil
- Soybean Oil
- Rice Brain Oil
- Wheat Germ Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Canola Oil
- Rapeseed Oil
- Agave Nectar
- Aspartame
- Corn Syrup
- Fructose
- Golden Syrup
- Malt Syrup
- Molasses
- Saccharine
- White, Brown & Demeara Sugar
- Adzuki Beans
- Black beans
- Broad Beans
- Butter Beans
- Black Eyed Peas
- Chickpeas
- Garbanzo Beans
- Kidney Beans
- Lentils
- Lima Beans
- Mesquite
- Miso
- Mung Beans
- Peanuts
- Pinto beans
- Soybeans (and all products, tofu etc.)
Dairy - Dairy seems to be very discouraged within the Paleo diet as it would not of been part of a "caveman" food consumption. I wont be including it within my plan, as I'm very slightly intolerant to dairy with my migraines being triggered.
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The above is a brief outlook on what is included in the Paleo plan, it is not a intended food plan or advise for anyone reading this, if you wish to undertake the Paleo plan yourself, you do so at your own risk & I hold not responsibility to that following.
The above outlook is a brief do's & don'ts of the diet, I shall give you all more details soon on my journey to this new lifestyle!
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Ill be back
Coach T
