The Paleo Diet for Athletes: Is it a Good Idea?

The Paleo Diet for Athletes

The Paleolithic diet, also known as the caveman diet, the Stone Age diet or the hunter-gatherer diet has gained a huge following over the past few years. It’s purpose is to eat as our ancient ancestors did in the Paleolithic Age, focusing primarily on plants and animals, and avoiding modern processed foods. Dairy products, grains, processed oils and sugar were not available in that era, so these foods are eliminated as much as possible.

The Theory Behind The Paleo Diet

The Paleolithic era ended about 10,000 years ago when man began to domesticate animals and grow his own …read more