(03-06-13) Study proves that the Paleo diet can improve health

by Joey Cardillo

(NaturalNews) The Paleo diet is a way of eating that revolves around keeping
food and lifestyle choices in line with what our Paleolithic ancestors would
have eaten. As with any diet or food plan, there are the supporters, and then
there are those who simply just don't agree. Among all of the confusion and
back-and-forth disputing, science has stepped in by means of shedding a much-
needed light on this way eating, and for the most part, the results and
conclusions have been quite promising.

The study
At the Department of Medicine within the University of California San
Francisco School of Medicine, researchers set up an outpatient study with nine
participants. Within the study, a Paleolithic style of eating (lean meats,
vegetables, fruits and nuts) was heavily incorporated. On the other end of the
spectrum, non-Paleolithic type foods (grains, dairy or legumes) were excluded -
the results were incredible!

What was found?

• More balanced blood pressure

• Improved arterial function

• Insulin improvements

• More balanced cholesterol levels

These results suggest that humans should possibly be following more of a
Paleolithic diet than what most Westerners are accustomed to following these
days. With that said, it's important to also note that this diet might not be
the correct choice for everybody.

What one must keep in mind when choosing a diet plan is that each person is
unique in his or her own special way. In other words, one style of eating is
not going to react or process the same for two different people. A person's
metabolism is genetically unique to that person - much like a fingerprint. It
is this individuality that must be recognized if people are to have any sort of
luck on a "new diet," or specific style of eating.

Metabolic typing and the Paleo diet
Metabolic typing is a method that accurately taps into understanding a
person's particular metabolic function. In simpler terms, it is a way of
finding out one's own requirements for nutrition, mostly regarding
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. If a person is looking to get to a better
level of health, it is important that these amounts are understood. This also
doesn't mean that going full on Paleo isn't recommended; rather, it may be
wiser to take a catered approach with it all. In other words, tailoring
macronutrient ratios, but with a Paleo approach.

The take-home message with eating Paleo
Science has shown that eating in this fashion works for many people. If
looking to lose weight, avoid disease, and feel good overall, going the
Paleolithic route may be a great idea. From an evolutionary standpoint, it
makes a lot of sense, as the human body has evolved to work (and be fueled) in
a certain fashion. Unfortunately, millions of people across the globe aren't
going about their decisions with these very essential pillars in place.

Maybe, if more people begin to take the Paleo approach with their daily
choices, society as a whole can begin to heal. With disease rates as high as
they are today, it seems appropriate to pursue other avenues. There's a lot out
there (health wise) that's obviously not working, so it makes logical sense to
try something different.

The challenge
Try going Paleo for 30 days and see what happens. For a lot of people, the
results can be pretty amazing. If you'd like more information on the Paleo diet
and how to get started, make sure to browse through the reference section
below.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19209185?dopt=Abstract

http://robbwolf.com/what-is-the-paleo-diet/

https://www.metabolictypingonline.com/WhatItIs.aspx

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