Eating the Paleo Way! 3 Things to Avoid, 3 Things to Do!
By Judy Mazurin
The Paleolithic Diet is a contemporary nutritional approach that imitates the eating habits of humans who lived in the Paleolithic era. It is also known as The Caveman Diet, Hunter-Gatherer or Stone Age Diet as this specific era was populated by cavemen, hunters and gatherers. The diet consists of mainly raw meat, vegetables, fruits, fungi, nuts and root crops. There is very little cooking, food processing or preservatives included in this diet.
The Paleo Diet is maybe the most controversial health diet as of today because it promises the health benefits enjoyed by humans in the Paleolithic era. At the same time, it also stirs doubts about the safety of the people who practice eating raw foods which might be contaminated with bacteria and other germs that can cause a multitude of diseases. There are 3 things to avoid and 3 things to do before beginning your Diet.
3 Things to Avoid:
1. Reading myths and wrong assumptions about the Paleo Diet.
Because of its popularity, myths about this specific diet are circulating primarily in the cyber world. You will read myths like this diet curing cancer, prolonging life span and increasing libido. However, none of these were proven to be true.
2. Eating the Diet before you are ready.
Instantly subscribing to this diet has its dangers. You can get diseases from raw meats and other foods suggested by this diet. Instead of having a better health, you may feel worse if precautions in preparing and cleaning foods are not taken into consideration.
3. Associating the Paleo diet with instant good health.
Having better health requires discipline and perseverance. You will not experience immediate better health, just because you have started a new "miracle" diet.
3 Things to Do:
1. Know if Paleo Diet is suitable for you.
How? Consult a health coach. Health coaches help people determine their metabolic type and the diet suitable for them. They also help promote the overall wellness, health plan and lifestyle of the individual. Health Coaches advocate for optimal health. Interested? Try The Art of Good Health. Contact me to understand how health coaching will help you enjoy better health and healthy living. Don't be afraid to sign up. The first 30-minute session is free.
2. Do your own research on what really is the Paleo Diet.
Knowing what diet will help you know if you should practice it or not. Understanding how a diet works inside out will prevent future problems like suffering from side affects you never knew or anticipated.
3. Look for another diet suitable for you.
The Paleo diet will not be appropriate for everyone. You should have a Plan B if that's the case. Let me, your Health Coach help you in the process and you will ensure that you are doing the correct eating plan that is right for you.
Judy Mazurin is a speaker, workshop facilitator, health coach and health practitioner. She has over 5 years of experience as a Health and Wellness coaching and 15 years of professional experience as a Traditional and Chinese Medical Doctor, Nutritionist, Herbalist and Acupuncturist. For more information, visit The Art of Good Health and sign up for the free 6-week health-e course, newsletter or complimentary 30 minute coaching session. Let's begin your journey to Optimal Health today.
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