The Paleolithic diet is based on eating only what earl, primitive man would have had the opportunity to eat. There are a couple of books out there but the basic diet is the same.
Assuming that early man ate only what he could gather from the wild the diet is very restricted, allowing only about one fourth of what Americans typically eat. Organic foods are stressed as early man would not have had the chemicals in his food.
The allowable foods are:
Meat
Fruit
Honey in very restricted amounts
Not allowed: dairy, or starches (corn, wheat, rice) are not allowable. Legumes (dried beans and peas) are not allowable. Certainly no processed foods, sugar or artificial sweeten ers are allowable. If a human could catch it or pick it from a plant and eat it without processing it is o.k. for you to eat.
You only eat when you are hungry, and while you don't count calories the proponents stress that calories do count. Weight loss is rapid the first week or two, as on any low carb regime, and then slows to a more normal rate.
Sugar cravings and carb cravings may happen but lessen in a few days if you don't give in to them.
This is a lifestyle, not a short term weight loss diet. You lose weight because your body does not have the insulin spikes that it has when you are eating processed foods. You are allowed more variety of vegetables and fruit from the very start on this diet, which is easier for some people, although over all this is one of the most restricted diets there is.
Typical Breakfast Menu
Pork chop or chicken breast
whole, raw carrots
Paleo Diet Support and Information
- Paleo (Neanderthin) introduction
An excellent introduction to the Paleo diet with the philosophy, food lists, and an excellent comparison of the Paleo diet with other diets such as Atkins, Protein Power, and low fat. There is a question and answer section which seeks to answer most - Paleolithic Eating Support Recipe Archives
Literally hundreds of recipes that support the Paleo diet and way of life. Numerous ways to cook your foods, how to make nut milks, and many other ideas for eating well on this plan. - Caveman Forum
A chat board of people on and interested in the Paleo diet. Support is important to the success of any diet plan an this chatboard has information about everything from recipes to exercise. This would be an excel lent first resource.
The Protein Power Diet
The protein power diet was created by the Eades. It is very similar to the paleo diet but the protein levels are based on figuring out the amount of protein you need for your height and weight as well as your activity level.
You are allowed 20-40 grams of carbohydrates per day even in the early stages of the diet. Fats are unlimited. Calories are not counted. Like Atkins there are three phases of the diet with the earliest phase being the most intense.
Allowable foods:
Proteins-all meats, poultry, and fish. Eggs, cheese, dairy products. With the dairy products you are getting some carbs so you must keep track of them.
Vegetables- all vegetables except starchy ones like potatoes.
Fruit
Nuts and seeds
Foods Not Allowed :
legumes, grains, starchy vegetables like potatoes and some squashes, and anything with a high sugar con tent like sweet sauces, syrups, candy, ice cream, high-sugar fruits like pineapples and mangoes.
Typical Breakfast Menu
1/2 grapefruit
2 eggs
3 sausages
small coffee w/ whipped cream
More Information on Protein Power
- Protein Power
The Eades' official website contains information, links to medical journals, a chatboard, blogs and products to enhance the Protein Power diet that you can buy on site. - Protein Shake Recipes
Whey protein shake recipes that help to add variety to the high protein diets. Frozen Chocolate Banana, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Tangerine Cream, and other recipes make a great meal replacement item or a snack. - Web MD
A discussion of the Eades' Protein Power Diet on WebMD which takes into account the latest medical and scientific inf ormation on protein and nutrition. Discusses how the diet works from a medical standpoint. Excellent site.
The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet
Dr.s Richard and Rachael Heller came up with the Carb Addict's Diet based on the theory that overweight people might be addicted to carbohydrates and unable to stop eating once they started, much like an alcoholic.
They do not believe that all carbs are bad or that they should be totally eliminated from the diet but believe that by eating tow low carb meals and one meal in which you can have whatever you like the carb cravings will be controlled and you will be free to eat in a healthy way.
The advantages are, of course, that you don't have to give up your favorite foods at all, only limit them to one hour a day.
Typical Breakfast Menu
western omelet
bacon
coffee or tea
Remember though, you get one meal a day where you can eat whatever.
More H elp For Carbohydrate Addict's Diet
- The Carbohydrate Addict's Official Home Page
This is the official site of Dr.s Richard and Rachael Heller, creators of the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet. Here you will find books, information, explanations and even a quiz to help you figure out if you are a true carb addict. - Low Carb Recipe | Free Collection
Information about losing weight on the low carb diet as well as numerous recipes and suggestions for staying the course on your diet. Cooking tips, forums for support and more are included. This is an excellent resource for any low carb diet plan. - Download Carbohydrate Addicts Diet Shareware Freeware Software at Super Shareware
Here is a helpful site! Download freeware and shareware to help with details of the Carbohydrate Addicts Diet plan. Downloads like calorie and nutrition counters, as well as other files will keep you on track.
The South Beach Diet
The South Beach Diet was created by yet another cardiologist, Dr.Arthur Agatston. It is similar to Atkins in that it is done in three phases, with the first phase being the most strict.
Agatston promised that dieters can expect to lose between eight and twelve pounds in the first two weeks of the diet, the strict phase.
Phase one limits fats as well as carbs. Because soy substitutes are allowable vegetarians and vegans can use this diet easily.
Another benefit to the South Beach Diet is that it is so popular that you can buy frozen prepared meals and foods specifically for the South Beach Diet Program at the local grocer.
Allowable Foods:
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