A randomized crossover study involved 13 people with type 2 diabetes following a paleolithic diet and a diabetes diet for 3 months each. Outcome measurements found that the paleolithic diet improved glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors such as weight, waist circumference, serum lipids, C-reactive protein, blood pressure, and glycated hemoglobin levels.

2. Database/Journal article citation Summary Statement
PubMed
Beneficial effects of a
Paleolithic Diet on
cardiovascular risk factors
in type 2 diabetes: a
randomized cross over
pilot study. Cardiovasc
Diabetol 2009 Jul 16;8:35
doi. 10. 1186/1475-2840-8-
35.
In a randomized cross over
study, 13 people with type 2
diabetes followed a paleolithic
diet and a diabetes diet over a
3 month time period. Outcome
measurements involved
changes in weight, waist
circumference, serum lipids, C-
reactive protein, blood
pressure, glycated hemoglobin,
plasma glucose and plasma
insulin. The study founded that
a paleolithic diet improved
glycemic control and
cardiovascular risk factors.

3. Personal Diet List
Food Item
Number
of
Servings
Serving
Size
Total
grams
NUTS-PECANS-DRIED 1 1 oz
28.35
grams
APPLES-RAW-W/SKIN 1 1 oz
28.35
grams
TURNIP GREENS-CKD-BOILED
-DRAINED-WO/SALT
1 1 oz
28.35
grams
BACON-MEATLEsS 2 1 oz
56.7
grams
SWEETPOTATO LEAVES-CKD
-STEAMED-WO/SALT
1 1 oz
28.35
grams
CARROTS-RAW 2 1 oz
56.7
grams
CHICKEN-BROILERS OR FRYERS
-BACK-MEAT ONLY-COOKED
-STEWED
1 1 oz
28.35
grams
EGGS-CHICKEN-WHOLE-CKD
-HARD-BOILED
1 1 oz
28.35
grams
Nutrient Total Rec. %Rec
Calories 805.7 2200 36.62%
Pro (g) 35.52 48 74%
Fat (g) 57.59 73.33 78.54%
Carb (g) 44.2 --
Fiber (g) 7.51 30 25.03%
Cal (mg) 623.41 1000 62.34%
Iron (mg) 3.69 10 36.9%
Na (mg) 1127.37 2400 46.97%
Pot (mg) 1450.6 --
Phos (mg) 699.96 700 99.99%
Ash (g) 8.28 330 2.51%
vitA (IU) 18575.78 4000 464.39%
vitC (mg) 20.54 75 27.39%
Thia (mg) 3.01 1.1 273.64%
Ribo (mg) 1.32 1.1 120%
Nia (mg) 7.17 14 51.21%
H2O % 60.98 Female 19-30 --
satF (g) 15.51 24.44 63.46%
monoF (g) 22.8 24.44 93.29%
polyF (g) 15.17 24.44 62.07%
Chol (mg) 199.3 300 66.43%
Analysis Results

4.  Pros:
› Less total fat
› More structural and less depot fat
› Increased protein
› More fiber
› Increased essential fatty acids
› Less processed foods

5.  Cons:
› Can be expensive
› Inconvenient at times
› Eliminates dairy products
› High protein can lead to increased
cholesterol

6.  I personally would not want to
participate in the paleolithic diet. Even
though it consists of total less fats and
contains less processed foods, it also
eliminates dairy and grains that one
needs in an everyday balanced meal
plan. I feel that there is another diet that
is more balanced throughout all nutrition
needs other than the paleolithic diet.

7.  I personally would not want to
participate in the paleolithic diet. Even
though it consists of total less fats and
contains less processed foods, it also
eliminates dairy and grains that one
needs in an everyday balanced meal
plan. I feel that there is another diet that
is more balanced throughout all nutrition
needs other than the paleolithic diet.