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Guess what? You may have a much more comfortable living environment then your
paleo ancestors did, but they were much healthier than you are. Did you know that
high blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity simply
did not exist when humans were living in caves 15,000 years ago?
Those difficult, chronic, debilitating and sometimes deadly health conditions are a
gift of modern times. This began in Europe when drought forced human beings to
start eating wheat. Wheat was combined with water, which became the precursor
for what we call bread today.
This eventually led to modern day agriculture and food manufacturing processes.
Unfortunately, those food development procedures have led to the creation of
refined sugar, simple carbohydrates, trans fats, MSG, table salt, artificial additives
and flavors, steroids, preservatives and other unhealthy food ingredients.
Those nutrition nightmares were created so that food could last longer on grocery
store shelves. Many of those components, like sugar and salt, are extremely
addictive. So human beings end up eating processed food which has much of its
nutrients removed, causes unhealthy addictions, and leads to a long list of diseases
and illnesses.
A move back to smart eating, enjoying fish, vegetables, meat, nuts,
whole foods and some fruits, is what the paleo lifestyle is all about.
The benefits include …
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Healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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You will also find that your mental functioning
is sharp and clear.
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If you have tried to quit smoking before and
failed, you will discover, like other paleo
converts, that it is easier to give up tobacco on
this diet plan.
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You will experience plenty of healthy energy,
and better sleep patterns.
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You also develop stronger, healthier looking
skin and hair, and more muscle mass as well.
Health Benefits of a Paleo Lifestyle