As you know the Paleo or Paleolithic lifestyle imitates the eating style of Stone Age humans. The reason so many people are subscribing to this radical lifestyle change is because the human body is actually optimized for such a diet.

Whether or not you’re a full out Paleo or just someone curious about the lifestyle, these 11 tips will help you get more out of the Stone Age diet.

  1. Eat more fat. A Paleo diet is notoriously low in carbs, high in fat, and moderate with animal proteins. The reason? Humans during the Stone Age didn’t have bread but they sure had fresh meat.
  2. Choose high-quality animal protein. Go to a local meat market and get the best quality meat. Animals in the Paleolithic era weren’t raised on corns and GMO grains. They fed on grass.
  3. Focus on saturated fats. Your local meat market carries coconut oil, butter, and almond butter in addition a selection of fresh meats. They’re your one stop shop for the Paleo lifestyle.
  4. Try the fatty cuts. Ask your local butcher shop which cuts are best for a Paleo lifestyle. You will actually be able to save some money while getting your animal protein and your fats.
  5. Eat low amounts of carbohydrates. Cutting out the carbs is probably the most challenging part of this diet. But who said eating like a human during the Stone Age was easy?
  6. Indulge in fresh vegetables. Humans thousands of years ago ate their leafy greens without a grimace. You can also turn to sweet potato as a healthy source of carbohydrates.
  7. Enjoy a low to moderate amount of nuts and fruits. Low sugar fruits like berries and omega-3 rich nuts like macadamias are perfect for the Paleo lifestyle.
  8. Choose grass-fed meat. Your local butcher shop or meat market will connect you to the healthiest meats from the most environmentally conscious local farms.
  9. Cut out cereals and legumes. That means no more wheat, rye, barley, soy, peanuts, black beans, etc.
  10. Eliminate added sugar. No more soft drinks, candies, packaged fruit juices, or muffins.
  11. Eat when you’re hungry. In the Paleo lifestyle it’s not important that you eat three meals per day. If you’re hungry for six, eat six. Two, eat two. Remember you’re trying to imitate the lifestyle of a Stone Age human. They didn’t have tea time…

As you begin to enhance your Paleo lifestyle, abide by this rule of thumb: If it’s in a box. Don’t eat it.

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