Healthy Eating & Diet Center - Find healthy eating, fitness and diet tools for healthy weight loss. Weight Loss Center | Weight Loss Programs | Metabolic Research Center. Paleolithic diet. A dish fitting the Paleolithic diet: Brazilian bouillabaisse (seafood stew) The paleolithic diet is a modern nutritional plan based on the presumed diet of Paleolithic humans. It is based on several controversial premises, the most important of which are: first, that human genetics have scarcely changed since the dawn of agriculture, which marked the end of the Paleolithic era, around 15,000 years ago; second, that modern humans are adapted to the diet or diets of the Paleolithic period; and, third, that it is possible for modern science to discern what such diets consisted of.
The Paleolithic diet consists mainly of fish, grass-fed pasture raised meats, eggs, vegetables, fruit, fungi, roots, and nuts, and excludes what are perceived to be agricultural products; grains, legumes, dairy products, potatoes, refined salt, refined sugar, and processed oils. Certain portions should be established for balance of nutrients to maintain homeostasis.[1][2] History[edit] In 1985, S. Practices[edit] The Official South Beach Diet. Snacking Tips for Peak Performance. Image: Thinkstock Whether they’re fueling up for a workout or recovering from a double header, elite athletes deal with a lot of the same nutrition confusion as the rest of us, says Tara Mardigan, RD, nutritionist to the Boston Red Sox organization.
“But the goal is always the same—provide enough energy to sustain physical and mental efforts for the duration of your activity.” That’s where timing becomes key. How long you have before—and after—a sweat session determines the grub and how much you get. (Search: How does nutrition affect exercise?) And though it seems obvious that what you’d eat two hours before a workout would be different than 15 minutes before, it’s important to note the different nutrient balance your snack should pack. (For example, a high fiber bar that fills you up hours ahead of time won’t feel as good when you’re running while it’s trying to be digested.) More: The 10 Best Superfoods for Endurance Athletes.