The Paleo diet, also known as the hunter-gatherer diet or the caveman diet, turns back the clocks to what our ancestors chowed down on thousands of years ago, such as; lean grass-fed meats, fruit, vegetables and seeds, as opposed to processed foods, sugar, dairy and grains.
We have asked Nutritionist, Cassandra Barns on how this back to basics way of eating can benefit our health….
Naturally nutritious
A Paleo diet eliminates processed and refined foods and focuses on real foods. These include plenty of vegetables, fruits, tubers, nuts, seeds, fish and good-quality animal and organ meats, as well as traditional ingredients such as bone broth and fermented foods.
Good for your weight
If you’re struggling with the amount of meat associated with the Paleo diet and want to mix things up, or are a fitness fanatic who wants to ensure they are definitely getting enough protein on a daily basis try the brand new Nature’s Plus Paleo Protein (available from naturesplus.co.uk, RRP: £33.95). This powder delivers a full 20g of powder-packed vegan protein and 5g of dietary fibre. True to the paleolithic diet the protein in this product comes from organic sunflower protein, organic pumpkin seed protein, organic almond protein, organic flax protein and organic coconut protein