Why Paleo?
DR. JULIA J. CARLSON, BS, DC
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC
NUTRITION CERTIFIED
PALEO PHYSICIAN NETWORK MEMBER
WWW.POSITIONALNUTRITION.COM
What is Paleo?
•C O M P A R E D T O T H E S A D :
•the
Paleo diet is somewhat higher in fat and protein, and lower
in carbohydrate
•I N S H O R T :
•Avoiding
processed carbohydrates including grains and
conventionally processed sugars
•Avoiding conventionally produced and processed dairy
•Avoiding all legumes including soy, processed and boxed foods
•E A T I N G L I K E A “ C A V E M A N ” – H U N T E R & G A T H E R E R
What Paleo is NOT:
•PALEO IS NOT:
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A low carb diet
An excuse to eat “healthy” junk food
Going to turn you into an actual Caveman
The only way of life…
New
Junk Science vs. Real Science
My Plate
Paleo Food Pyramid
Boring Science-y Stuff
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA STUDIES
•S H O W T H AT O U R G E N E S H AV E O N LY E V O LV E D 1 . 6 % O V E R
THE COURSE OF LIFE ON EARTH
•E AT I N G C L O S E R TO O U R P R I M AT E C O U S I N S ( O R B E F O R E
T H E A D V E N T O F A G R I C U LT U R E A N D C U LT I VAT I O N O F
F O O D , I E H U N T I N G & G AT H E R I N G ) C A N R E - S E T O U R
GENETIC POTENTIAL
•W E W E R E D E S I G N E D TO B U R N O U R E X C E S S FAT, N O T
C R AV E C A R B S A L L D AY L O N G
WHY: Paleo for CrossFit
•B R A N C H E D - C H A I N A M I N O A C I D S
•Valine,
Leucine & Isoleucine
•Potent stimulant AA’s for building and repairing muscle
•Paleo’s high animal protein content provides BCAA’s
•Along with adequate carbohydrate intake, the rapid reverse of natural
muscle tissue breakdown allows faster recovery between workouts
WHY: Paleo for CrossFit
•B L O O D A C I D I T Y V S . A L K A L I N I T Y
•SAD
is acid – Paleo is alkaline
•By-products of exercise increase acidity in the body as
well, adding to the problem
•Paleo is rich in fruits and vegetables, alkalizing the
blood
WHY: Paleo for CrossFit
•TRACE NUTRIENTS
•Fruits
and vegetables are rich sources of antioxidant vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals and with fresh meat, promote
optimal immune function
WHY: Paleo for CrossFit
•G L Y C O G E N S T O R E S
•(Carbs
stored in muscle tissue)
•People who do CrossFit and other endurance types of activities
NEED carbs in their diet – the trick is timing
•Consumption of starches and simple sugars is necessary and useful
only during exercise and in the immediate post-exercise period
•Best for glycogen storage is bananas, sweet potatoes and yams.
Supplements for the
Transition
•F I R S T :
•Check
for GMP certification – the Gold Standard for supplements
•P R I O R I T Y :
•Digestive
enzymes – Betaine hydrochloride
•Magnesium Malate or Glycinate
•Cod Liver Oil/Omega 3 supplement
•Vitamin D3 (5,000-10,000 IU/day)
•S E C O N D A R Y :
•Whey
Protein Supplement
Freaking Amazing
Recipes
THE PALEO MOM
•P E R F E C T PA L E O PA N C A K E S ( & WA F F L E S ! )
•PA L E O B I S C U I T S
•PA L E O S P I C E C A K E W I T H M A P L E C A S H E W F R O S T I N G
•H O N E Y G A R L I C C H I C K E N W I N G S
Freaking Amazing
Recipes
PALEOMG.COM
•C O O K B O O K : O M G , T H AT ’ S PA L E O ?
•S I M P L E B L U E B E R RY M U F F I N S
•C R O C K P O T R O PA V I E J A W / C U B A N R I C E
•E N C H I L A D A C H I C K E N S T E W
•B A N A N A B R E A D F R E N C H TO A S T
•M A G I C B R O W N I E B A R S
Freaking Amazing
Recipes
AGAINST ALL GRAIN (PRIMAL)
•PUBLISHING COOKBOOK SOON
•GRAIN FREE SANDWICH BREAD
•GRAIN FREE TORTILLAS
•PALEO PAD THAI
Other Amazing
Websites
•POSITIONALNUTRITION.COM
•ROBBWOLF.COM
•CHRISKRESSER.COM
•MARKSDAILYAPPLE.COM
•LIFEASAPLATE.COM
•BETA.PRIMAL -PALATE.COM (AKA –
THE FOOD LOVERS KITCHEN -HOME OF
THE BACON CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE )
COOKBOOKS
(WORTH BUYING)
PRACTICAL PALEO – DIANE SANFILIPPO
EVERYDAY PALEO – SARAH FRAGOSO
PALEO COMFORT FOODS – MAYFIELD
MAKE IT PALEO – BILL STALEY
PRIMAL BLUEPRINT COOKBOOK – MARK SISSON
PALEO SLOW COOKER: GF RECIPES – CHRISSY GOWER
-OTHER BOOKSTHE PALEO DIET – LOREN CORDAIN, PHD
THE PALEO SOLUTION – ROBB WOLF
21 DAY PRIMAL BLUEPRINT TRANSFORMATION – MARK
SISSON
Paleo Pioneers
•LOREN CORDAIN, PHD
•ROBB WOLF
•MARK SISSON (PRIMAL)
•CHRIS KRESSER, L.AC
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