This document provides a beginner's guide to the Paleolithic or "Paleo" diet. It discusses how modern processed foods and carbohydrates have led to increased rates of obesity and related illnesses. Eating as our hunter-gatherer ancestors did, focusing on unprocessed foods, can help address this and promote long-term health. Some key aspects of the Paleo diet covered include eating fresh whole foods, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and meats; avoiding sugar and processed foods; making meals in advance; and using local resources like farmers markets. Common misconceptions about the diet are addressed and nutritional tips, recipes, and further reading resources are provided.

1. nzpaleo
A beginners guide to Paleolithic eating.

2. Eating Paleo
The only thing coming between you
and sustainable health

3. Fact
! Modern life SHOULD allow us is to live longer.
! There is a global epidemic of obesity and related illnesses like type 2
diabetes and chronic autoimmune disorders
! These health problems have occurred largely because we eat too
many processed carbohydrates and sugars.
! If this trend continues, and we don’t change our eating behaviour,
there is a strong likehood we will die before our parents.
! It is particularly important to create positive eating habits for yourself,
your whanau and your children (taitamaiti)

4. FACT
Fructose is sugar
and sugar is EVIL
It is an ingredient in nearly
all processed and
foods and drinks.

6. NO ALCOHOL is good for you
Yes!
That means red
wine too.
Calorific intake. Scare yourself!
A small (125ml) glass of champagne = half an avocado
A small (125ml) glass of dry white wine = 2 crêpes/pancakes
A large (175ml) glass of red wine = 1 slice of takeaway pizza
A pint of beer = 1 large portion of cheese
A pub serving of gin & tonic = 1 bowl of fish soup

7. YOU WILL
NEVER
OUTTRAIN
A BAD DIET

8. Background
! What is Paleo?
! Simply put, Paleo is short for Paleolithic and a
common terminology for a modern healthy
eating plan.
! It is often referred to as the caveman or hunter
gatherer diet.
! It means to eat as our ancestors did.

9. How we were built

10. First things first
• Eating Paleo is NOT a diet in the
conventional sense of the word
• It is a sustainable healthy lifestyle
choice.

11. So, what the guts?
• There was a cultural shift from a nomadic life to one where
groups of people started living together (communal living) and
began common agricultural practices (farming of grains, wheat
etc).
• As a result people started to become sick
• The lived a more sedentary lifestyle.
• Not hunter gathering any more for diverse food groups
• Filling up on nutritional deficit food groups – processed carb’s
Previously people died mostly due to lack of food resources.

13. The key to eating well is
ORGANISATION.
Sourcing products, being time efficient and
economical purchasing

14. The fittest people don’t have
the most time, they just
make the most of the time
they do have.

15. Common Misconceptions
• You need to carb load when you are
training hard.
• You don’t.
• It’s expensive to eat healthier
• It need not be.
• It just requires forethought and planning.

16. Nutritional value = 0

17. The Tools

19. What is is.

20. The Shopping
List

21. Why
• Eating fresh foods (preferably organic) no no spray means
no chemicals, no dangerous toxins.
• Mastication (chewing) helps to send good hormones
throughout your body.
• Foods high in natural fats are good for you liver, heart, and
skin and helps promote brain and muscle growth.
• Berries are high in antioxidants
• Better skin, hair, nails, bone density.

22. The Tips
Liquidise food Make soup and stock from bones
Helps you feel fuller for longer Important – bones as broth help to promote
your own bone strength.

23. Local Resources
• Market gardens or local food markets, buy local.
• Start your own garden now
• is a perfect time to get some soil and plant for summer.
• It can be done on a balcony or where you have limited space

24. Your new BFF
Herbs and spices

25. Anyone can grow
vegetables even with
limited space.

27. Frequently asked questions
I get it but….
What do I eat for breakfast?

28. Reading Resources
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk has free shipping and competitive prices.

29. www.fastpaleo.com
Excellent resource for recipes and has a mobile app
so you can get info when you’re out buying food.

30. www.facebook.com/nzpaleo
or
email me, Vic
info@nzpaleo.co.nz