Paleolithic Diet

🚫 Ditch the Factory Fare – Eliminate modern processed foods linked to inflammation and chronic disease.

🧪 No Chemicals, No Compromise – Avoid artificial additives, preservatives, and synthetic ingredients.

🥤 Sugar? Not Here – Cut out refined sugars to stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings.

🥩 Meat as Fuel – Lean meats and fish provide essential amino acids for metabolism and repair.

🥗 Plants for Diversity – Non-starchy veggies and berries supply fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.

🥑 Healthy Fats FTW – Nuts, seeds, and avocado replace processed oils for heart and brain health.

🌾 Grains Are Grounded – Excludes gluten-rich grains and legumes due to anti-nutrient concerns.

🥛 Dairy Disconnected – Avoids lactose and casein, arguing humans aren’t evolved to digest them post-infancy.

🚫 Modern Agriculture = Enemy – Blames farming-era foods for obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune issues.

🧬 Genes Meet Plate – Claims alignment with human genetics from 2.5 million years of evolution.

🏹 Hunter-Gatherer Blueprint – Mimics pre-agricultural diets to avoid mismatch diseases.

🔄 Adapt or Perish – Argues modern diets clash with our biology, but critics question oversimplification.

⏳ Quick Wins – Studies show short-term weight loss, improved blood sugar, and lower triglycerides.

📉 Sustainability Struggles – Strict rules make long-term adherence tough; nutrient gaps (e.g., calcium) may arise.

❓ Debated Legacy – Mixed evidence on long-term health; some praise metabolic benefits, others warn of restrictive risks.