Nutrition Part 2: The Paleo Diet

1. The Paleo Diet:  Developed by Dr. Cordain, is based on the early nutrition of the caveman during the Paleolithic times. Paleolithic peoples only ate what they could hunt or gather; fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. These foods all fall under the optimal food category, according to Dr. Cordain. Dairy, grains, and legumes are considered non-optimal foods and should not be eaten.

2. The Diet for Serious Athletes:  The Paleo Diet for athletes is designed to: quicken recovery, lead to optimum health and performance, and prevent muscle catabolism. The Paleo Diet's five stages of eating for the serious athlete include

Stage 1: Eating before exercise
Stage 2: Eating during exercise
Stage 3: Eating immediately after exercise
Stage 4: Eating for extended recovery
Stage 5: Eating for long-term recovery

3. Benefits: 

• Increases intake of branched chain amino acids
• Decreases omega 6: omega 3 ratio
• Lowers body acidity
• High in trace nutrients

Check out The Training Bible & The Paleo Diet for more information.