Paleo Diet Recipes

[Carson Dyle]

Some paleo diet loonies can get pretty out there. I was on a paleo mailing list a few years ago and there were a few people there who claimed to also eat only raw, meaning raw meat. Most paleos advocated avoiding nearly all fruits, as well, because modern farmed fruits are so far removed from their ancient counterparts found in the wild and contain many times the amount of sugar.

As to the notion that so many healthier cultures avoid grains... That seems pretty far-fetched, given the amount of rice eaten in Asia, pasta and other wheat products in Europe.

 

[Yuriman]

Some paleo diet loonies can get pretty out there. I was on a paleo mailing list a few years ago and there were a few people there who claimed to also eat only raw, meaning raw meat. Most paleos advocated avoiding nearly all fruits, as well, because modern farmed fruits are so far removed from their ancient counterparts found in the wild and contain many times the amount of sugar.

As to the notion that so many healthier cultures avoid grains... That seems pretty far-fetched, given the amount of rice eaten in Asia, pasta and other wheat products in Europe.

Yep.

Blue Zone is a concept used to identify a demographic and/or geographic area of the world where people live measurably longer lives.
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The people inhabiting Blue Zones share common lifestyle characteristics that contribute to their longevity.
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Semi-vegetarianism – except for the Sardinian diet, the majority of food consumed is derived from plants

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Zone

The Sardinian diet is a balance of healthy nutrients, fresh locally grown foods prepared simply with olive oil, lemon and garlic to compliment dishes. Meals are served in small courses usually with a pasta or soup first, a main dish with a focus on plant-based foods such as vegetables, legumes, and nuts, and ending with a salad to aid in digestion.
Meat intake is low in Sardinia, typically only once or twice a week. When meat is eaten, it is generally regional and consists of lamb, lean pork, oily fish, and shellfish. The most common method for cooking meat is over a woodfire or spit. One dish meals containing a little meat and a lot of seasonal, locally grown vegetables are also popular in this area.

http://www.emaxhealth.com/1506/11/34199/sardinian-diet-may-be-secret-longevity.html

Sardinians' diet is particularly rich in proteins derived from milk and cheese, while low on sugary food and meat. Many of them eat meat only once or twice a week. The dishes are usually a small piece of lamb, lean pork, oily fish or shellfish accompanied by a lot of vegetables.

A glass of wine is considered indispensable in Sardinian culture, along with a chunk of sheep's cheese or goat's ricotta.

http://www.ibtimes.com/sardinias-secret-longevity-genetics-diet-lifestyle-754380

I'll take dietary advice of people in areas where they're consistently living past 100.