"Whats the Paleo Diet?"

Since I came in tune with gluten free blogging, I started hearing about Paleo. I had no clue what this was until my older brother shared in on the info. This diet seems like another “new” fad but after doing some research of my own, its not new at all! I always knew that back in the day, like caveman days, or even further back to Adam and Eve days, grains weren’t a huge part of the human race diet like it is today. Over the course of the years, we have become so accustomed to eating anything and EVERYTHING that derives from grains. The world has become a “rush” society that we have it set in our minds that we don’t have time to cook so processed foods have become the norm. The Paleo diet not only shows us the way of how things use to be, but it also teaches us healthy food consumption. 

What exactly is the Paleo Diet? - That’s the burning question that I needed to answer. And BINGO, I found the answer right on google. (You can google anything now-a-days) The diet consist of refraining from things that derive from grains, dairy, processed foods, and sugar. It seems like a lot right? But you’d be surprised to find so many websites dedicated to sharing recipes and meal ideas to still be able to eat what you like. It just takes some studying, extra prep, and substitutions to make this lifestyle work for your life. (a website I browsed with recipes: againstallgrains.com) 

This diet will help in picking foods that occur naturally. And anything that’s natural and doesn’t have all the added garbage that isn’t good for you is a PLUS in my book. It is said to support healthy digestion, aid in weight loss, and give you energy! All wonderful benefits! I am so eager to give this a shot. I am guilty of eating way to much bread and pasta. So if cutting them out will benefit my health and make my gluten free life easier, why not give it a try? Or even give myself a 30 trial period. I thought I’d try it after I give birth so that way I can feel comfortable to lose weight. Meanwhile, I will continue my research and get feedback from those that actually have tried it. 


Have you tried this diet? Share your experiences. Any pros or cons?