What is the Paleo Diet?

Here is a quote from one of my favorite Paleo websites that explains just what paleo is... 

The word “paleo” means “older or ancient” and thus the Paleo Diet got its name from the idea we should be eating the way our ancestors ate. The Paleo Diet movement tends to focus on the notion that we should eat a certain way because our bodies “evolved” based on what our ancestors (i.e. hunter-gatherers) ate prior to the advent of agriculture. The archaeological evidence does show that hunter-gatherer peoples tended to be healthier than agriculturalists. Their bones do not show evidence of the same level of diseases found in the remains of agricultural peoples. While this is compelling evidence that points us in the right direction I do not believe it rises to the level of full justification for “paleolithic eating”. What interests me more is the scientific evidence and studies that show this way of eating leads to improved health. Additionally, rather than focusing on evolution, I much prefer to look at it in terms of eating the way our bodies were created by God to be fueled.

This is a great place to learn about the Paleo Diet. Nerd Fitness

One of the most common questions people ask is, what’s wrong with grains and especially legumes and even dairy. Below are a few links that discuss those topics. I am no expert and I also haven’t formed strong opinions about any of this. The reason for the 30 day challenge was to see just how I feel physically on the Paleo Diet.

Grains
Legumes
Dairy