Loving the Paleo Life Cookbook: Good-Bye Carbs, Hello Health

What exactly is the paleo diet? Simply put, it returns our eating habits to what is called the Paleolithic Era, when hunters and gatherers collected meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and eggs. All natural food. All good food. It's how the human body is meant to be treated.

When humans began to farm and consume grains, beans, legumes, and sugar, it changed our diets. While the body adapted, it slowly led to heart trouble, diabetes, and obesity.

What foods are permitted on paleo? Fresh produce, nuts, seeds, meats, fish, eggs, and nut oils. Try to avoid grains, beans, potatoes, pasta, lentils, milk (except nut milks, such as almond milk or hazelnut milk, etc.), cheeses (except feta), and refined sugar. Use sugar substitutes sparingly and avoid processed food.

Paleo can be considered a trade-off. Enjoy your bacon and avoid your chocolate.