The Paleo diet is an eating system based on the presumed diet of ancient humans from the Paleolithic era. It includes natural foods: meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. At the same time, grains, legumes, dairy products, sugar, and industrially processed foods are excluded.
• The foundation of the diet is whole, unprocessed foods.
• All types of grains and legumes are excluded.
• Emphasis is placed on animal proteins, healthy fats, and vegetables.
• Refined sugar, salt, confectionery products, and processed foods are avoided.
The modern Paleo diet includes accessible foods—fish, grass-fed meat and poultry, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and root vegetables. The diet does not recommend including dairy products, grains, and legumes (oats, wheat, barley, lentils, peas, beans, peanuts), as well as salt and sugar.
• Improved metabolism and energy levels;
• Support for a healthy body weight;
• Reduction of inflammatory processes;
• Improved digestion and skin condition;
• Support for a natural eating rhythm and metabolism.
The Paleo diet reflects a desire to return to natural principles of eating that align with human genetic characteristics and contribute to overall health improvement.