Why is the Paleo Diet beneficial?

[ChrisSmithWebGuy]

• Increases intake of branched chain amino acids (BCAA). Higher intake of these amino acids benefits muscle development and anabolic function as well as improving immunity.

• Decreases your omega 6 to omega3 ratio which reduces tissue inflammations and promotes healing.

• Lowers body acidity and normalizes pH balance. This reduces the negative effect of acidosis on bone and muscle while stimulating muscle protein synthesis. Reducing acidity in the body is even more critical as we age.

• The Paleo Diet is high in trace nutrients. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for optimal health. The most nutrient dense foods are vegetables and seafood. On average, vegetables have nearly twice the nutrient density of grains.

 

[carter1990]

I believe that tony horton creator of the p90x is on the paleo diet. Do you know if he is?

 

[ChrisSmithWebGuy]

No, he does not. Tony doesn't even eat meat..However, Paleo diet is really effective, I've been trying this since I discovered it and I'm so happy with the result..

 

[carter1990]

do you know of a good book on it?

 

[theCaptn']

ThePaleoDiet for Athletes

 

[sassy69]

Some friends of mine are deep into the crossfit / paleo culture and live it, love it, breathe it.

 

[carter1990]

I didn't know that crossfit and paleo communities were meshing together?

 

[Rodja]

I didn't know that crossfit and paleo communities were meshing together?

It's one of the things that makes me embarrassed to be Paleo...

 

[Kenny537]

Chris - could you post your sources for these claims?