what is paleo

The paleo diet, short for the Paleolithic diet, is a dietary plan based on the presumed ancient diet of wild plants and animals that various human species habitually consumed during the Paleolithic era, a period of about 2.5 million years duration that ended around 10,000 years ago with the development of agriculture. The modern paleo diet includes fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds, while excluding grains, legumes, and dairy products. It is believed that the paleo diet focuses on foods that our bodies are made to eat and that our bodies haven't adapted to eating foods that evolved out of modern farming. The diet is also known as the caveman, Stone Age, or steak and bacon diet. Proponents of the paleo diet claim that it can help with weight loss, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. However, some experts caution that the diet's long-term sustainability and its potential to provide all necessary nutrients are not well established. It is important to note that the paleo diet is not a weight loss cure-all, but rather a nutritional approach aimed at optimizing health and wellness