Paleo Basics
What does "Paleo" refer to?
The Paleolithic Era
Are vegetables allowed in this diet?
Yes.
Carbohydrates
One factor of being healthy is to eat a variety of nutrients.
True.
What does the Paleo diet imitate?
The Paleo diet imitates the diet of early humans when they were hunter gatherers.
Which one is allowed in the Paleo diet: apples or pasta?
Apples
Which nutrient builds and repairs tissue?
Protein
All complex carbohydrates are not included in the Paleo diet.
False, complex carbohydrates include some types of vegetables as well.
How many meals are consumed during the day in this diet?
There is no set amount.
Are bacon and hot dogs included in this diet?
No, they are processed meats
Which micronutrients are found in dairy products?
The first recorded suggestion of the Paleo was from Walter L Voegtlin.
True.
There is no set amount of time.
Are peanuts allowed on the Paleo diet?
What type of nutrient feeds the healthy bacteria in your large intestine?
Prebiotics
All processed foods are not part of the Paleo diet.
False, frozen fruits and vegetables are a type of processed foods but they are included in the diet.
What kind of exercise does this diet involve and what kind does it not involve? Provide an example.
Includes movement that copy hunting and gathering actions
E.g. burpees, push ups, squats, bear crawls, frog jump, tricep dips, donkey kick
Does not include working out with gym equipment
A person has grilled salmon, steamed broccoli, and roasted sweet potatoes for dinner. Is this meal allowed in the Paleo diet? If so, why?
Yes, because it consists of protein and vegetables, which are food groups that are permitted.
What are healthy fats included in the diet? State at least two examples.
Avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and so on
The Paleo diet alone guarantees good health because it was what humans ate thousands of years ago.
Explain your reasoning.