The Paleo Diet vs. The Gluten and Dairy Free Diets

The Paleo Diet vs. The Gluten and Dairy Free DietsThis article is dedicated to those that require a Gluten Free or Dairy Free Diet. The article highlights the differences between the Paleo Gluten/Dairy Free diet and a regular gluten/dairy free diet. The Paleo diet has additional food restrictions that encourages optimal long term health.

The Paleo Diet can be more restrictive diet than regular gluten and dairy free diets.. The Paleo Diet is gluten, dairy and preservative free. Additionally, it is a weight loss and weight maintenance diet. Referred to as the Caveman Diet. Some may suggest that if Cavemen did eat it we in modern society should eat it. On the other hand, some of the foods restricted on the Paleo Diet have nutritional benefits. If you are not lactose intolerant milk is a good source of calcuim and protein. Beans have several nutrient values. The Paleo Diet's emphasis on lean meat ,fish, poultry, fresh fruits and vegetables, elimination of sugar, low carbs and preservative free diet has short and long term health benefits. Based on your personal preferences or health requirements a strict or modified Paleo Diet maybe best suited for your health, weight-loss goals and life style.

The Paleo Diet is Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Preservative Free. Referred to as the Caveman Diet or Stone Age Diet. The Paleolithic period was 10,000 years ago. The Paleolithic period is pre-agriculture and before man discovered fire. Beans, potatoes and many grains are inedible raw. They contain toxins if no cooked. The caveman only ate non-toxin edible foods. In the Paleolithic period dairy products were not consume because animals had not been domesticated. Therefore, milk was not consumed. The Paleo Diet includes: lean meat, fish, poultry, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, nuts and seeds. Excluded from the diet are grains, potatoes, legumes, dairy produces, salt, refined sugar and processed foods.

Paleo Diet Allowed Foods:-Lean Meats-Poultry-Fish-Fresh Fruits-Fresh Vegetables-Nuts non-processed-Seeds non-processed-Fresh and dried herbs-Spices and natural enhancers garlic, onions, peppers, cloves and etc.