When followed to a T, the Paleo Diet can actually provide a couple of core benefits
including reduced risk of certain diseases, a “cleaner” diet overall, more fullness
throughout the day, and a potential influx of certain vitamins and nutrients.
Let’s first take a look at disease prevention. For some people, going Paleo is all about
having a healthier immune system that’s better able to fight off maladies like cancer and
heart disease. And while the research is still out on whether the types of foods eaten
during Paleo are that beneficial, researchers are confident that the weight loss associated
with this diet (more on that later) can help prevent obesity-related disorders including:
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Gallbladder disease and gallstones
• Osteoarthritis
• Breathing problems
It’s worth repeating, though, that the benefit of Paleo here is strictly related to how weight
loss alone can prevent such diseases. The actual impact that the Paleo Diet’s foods have
on disease prevention is still up for debate.
Another benefit, though, is that going Paleo means you’re cutting out a substantial
number of food additives, preservatives, and other potentially dangerous compounds. In
many cases, the majority of these compounds are safe to consume in moderate amounts
(despite their intimidatingly complex names).
However, consuming unhealthy levels of these compounds or some that have been
deemed dangerous may increase the risk of certain kinds of cancers according to the
American Cancer Society. And by cutting these out of your diet entirely with Paleo, you
may be reducing those risks.
The Paleo Diet might also end up making you fuller throughout the day due to the higher
amount of proteins, fiber, and fats. One study even found that people on Paleo felt fuller
than those on the highly-regarded Mediterranean diets. This effect will, of course, vary
from person to person but it stands to reason that the less hungry you are, the lower your
risk of slipping up and indulging in a cheat snack will be.
And finally, Paleo may end up providing higher levels of certain types of vitamins and
minerals which can contribute to healthier cholesterol and lower triglycerides. If you’re
The Truth About Weight Loss & The Paleo Diet.
moving from a junk food diet with little to no nutrition, adopting a meal regimen full
of vegetables, fruits, and lean meats is going to flood your system with the dietary
nourishment that you’ve been missing out on for a long time.
And that can all add up to better overall health in the long run – even if it is just from
fitting in more healthy foods into your meals.
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