Paleo Recipes for the Paleolithic Diet   by Henry Jeon

in Food / Recipes    (submitted 2010-11-26)

Many people have discovered, or rediscovered their health through the Paleolithic diet and Paleo recipes. This is not new information, just a reminder of how much better off we were when we ate foods that are more palatable for human genetic evolution.

Many years ago, our diet consisted solely of lean meats, seafood, fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables. These foods that are all natural contain all the essential dietary supplements that our bodies need to thrive. They have vitamins, fats, proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants, and phytosterols - everything that our body needs to maintain optimum health, an ideal weight, and perfect athletic ability.

People that have been eating according to the Paleolithic diet and Paleo recipes can say they are lean and fit, have skin that is acne-free, their athleticism is at its peak, and they are free from metabolic-related and autoimmune diseases.

Some of the essentials for following Paleo recipes include:

* Eliminate grains (including bread and pasta), beans (string beans, kidney beans, lentils, peanuts, snow-peas, and peas), potatoes, dairy products, sugar, and salt from your diet.

* Eat meat (chicken and fish), eggs, fruit, vegetables (root vegetables), nuts (walnuts, Brazil nuts, and almonds), berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc).

* Increase your intake of root vegetables (carrots, turnips, and rutabagas), and organ meat (liver and kidneys).

When you start eating foods that are listed in the Paleo recipes, you should keep in mind that it will take time for your body to adjust to your new diet. Start slow and work your way up to an exclusive Paleo diet - one that incorporates all meals.

There are many Paleo recipes and Paleo cooking tips to help you get a good variety of meals and food types into your diet. You can find anything from simple meal recipes to sophisticated meals that you would be proud to serve to guests.

Looking for a few suggestions to include in your Paleo recipes?

* Add steamed vegetables to a meal that includes a roast that was cooked in the oven, in a pan, or in a crock pot.

* Cook a roast with herbs and spices. Serve it with soup, salad, stew, an omelette, curry, or a sauce that will compliment the meat.

* You can make your own fresh mayonnaise, stock, salsa, butter or pâté.

* Other foods that can be added to your meals are bone marrow, squid, venison, liver pâté, heart, tongue, sauerkraut, and coconut.

With just a little search, you'll never be lacking in Paleo recipes.

About the Author

Henry has been writing articles for about 4 years. His latest interest is in paleo recipes. Visit http://paleorecipes.com for more information about paleo recipes and the paleolithic diet.