Today we will find out if the Paleolithic diet is a myth and a fad, or if there is good science showing that it can help you lose weight, keep it off, and be healthy long term. The whole premise of the Paleo diet is that we should eat the same foods as our paleolithic ancestors ate before the advent of modern agriculture roughly 10,000 years ago. The Paleo diet is high in fat, which is good for someone who is very physically active, but not good for someone who spends their time mostly sedentary. It can also have various effects on women, including positively affecting pregnancy by providing needed iron and reducing the risk of gestational diabetes with the reduced amount of sugar, but it can also prevent a woman from receiving the correct amounts of calcium. A study was done and found that this diet can increase certain compounds a person takes in, raising the risk for cardiovascular disease and other cardiac disorders.

Paleo and pregnancy 4:48
The effects of the Paleo diet on gut health 7:48
Common foods to avoid 10:38
Insulin and yoyo dieting 11:53
The most important principle in weight loss 12:49
Can I take supplements while on the Paleo diet? 13:57

“Scientific research clearly shows that it is not the Paleo diet that is causing the observed short term health benefits, but rather it is the basic principles of healthy eating, like avoiding added sugars, excess amounts of processed meats and salty foods. Staying away from these foods as part of a long term regimen is what will bring health.” 12:28

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