CHAPTER 7 – A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A
PALEO DIET
On any given day a Paleo meal plan may include foods like vegetables, eggs, fresh fruits, nuts, lean meats and seafood. Such a meal provides you with nutrients such as phyto-nutrients, soluble fiber, antioxidants, carbohydrates and monounsaturated fats.
When preparing a Paleo meal, you need to focus on poultry, red meat, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, vegetables and fruits. A small amount of honey, plant oils and dried frits can also be included in your meals. Avoid any processed food with artificial ingredients, refined sugars, grains, salt and saturated fats.
Once you have made an effort to reduce your intake of packaged foods and grains, then you are ready to start following a daily Paleo diet. Read on to see a sample daily meal plan on the Paleo diet.
*Paleo breakfast
Eating simply is one of the basics of the Paleo diet; simply generally means that you eat less food. For your breakfast you can prepare two scrambled eggs and turkey bacon. This a good and hearty meal that can be combined with Paleo pancakes. You can prepare a Paleo pancake by combining one cup of almond flour, three eggs, ¼ teaspoon of a vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. This will give you around 4 to 5 pancakes. You can also try spinach and tomato omelet together with strawberries.
*Paleo lunch
You can try a protein-style hamburgers or a big salad. Begin with a combination of greens, sliced carrots, sliced avocado, diced red pepper, raw mushrooms sliced, chopped walnuts, diced spring onions, lemon juice and equal amounts of olive oil.
*Paleo Dinner
Prepare any combination of eggs, vegetables and meat. A sofrito of the olive oil, onions, garlic and red, orange and green peppers are just sauteed Paleo. You can also try ground beef, tomatoes, sliced potatoes and spices to give a different but great taste sensation.
For a dessert, you can bake some apples slices with cinnamon and walnuts.
*Snacks
The best snacks to eat early in the afternoon are fresh fruits such as bananas, apples strawberries and blueberries. You can also try guacamole together with raw broccoli plus carrots, peanuts, almonds, cashew, or even a homemade jerky.
All dairy products such as yogurt, milk and cheese are excluded in this died. Coffee, legumes and alcohol are also not allowed in your daily intake.
The Paleo diet is simple and only requires you to eat healthy and natural food. This diet has no calorie counting therefore ideal for those who want lose weight. It does not require you to purchase any expensive prepackaged food, all you need to carefully plan your meals and then prepare them. Other benefits of Paleo diet includes a smoother, healthier skin, increased energy and a deeper and much more restful sleep. Remember to consult with your doctor for more advice.