When did eating and knowing what to eat become so hard? I stand between The Plant Paradox and The Paleo Principle truthfully. These two books both talk about Lectins and how damaging they are to humans. Well, they’re actually poison to everything, and they cause disease in humans.
The Plant Paradox
I think if you’re good at being a vegetarian then definitely read every page of The Plant Paradox. Even if you’re leaning toward being Paleo still read it. It is by far the best explanation of why we – by we I mean you should change what you eat.
For me, I want meat protein. That’s why I lean toward Paleo. However, True Paleo is really a lifestyle of eating a dense nutrition diet of vegetables and some protein from all kinds of sources. This includes animal protein.
If you have high cholesterol or triglycerides, you need to read these books and change what you eat. If you have diabetes or an autoimmune disease dive into these recipes. Trade your quick meal or pizza for health. Weight loss a favorite with well, everyone happens when you eat this way.
The Paleo Principle
So why do I say I stand between these two similar but different views? I think The Plant Paradox is too limited for many. I don’t agree with the amount of meat protein you can eat on The Paleo Principles. Eat about 6 oz total daily seems to be good for most people. You can lose weight on either lifestyle. Be sure you read this article on the Biggest Weight Loss Mistakes
The Plant Paradox Verses The Paleo Principle
I totally agree with The Plant Paradox about what is the best type of chicken and eggs. I also believe you should limit foods you don’t find in The Plant Paradox if you decide to remain Paleo or become one.
There are more books but once you read these two and I mean read them you’ll know why to change how you eat. In fact, you’ll be motivated and ready to take back control of your health.
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Thanks so much for the article post.
You bet! I think figuring out how to eat is more tough than choosing a fitness routine!
I have read the plant paradox and found it very confusing. I’m also reading more on the paleo lifestyle. Trying to figure out which one I would stick to more. I like my meat also.
The idea behind both a Paleo lifestyle and Plant Paradox is that you eat only a limited type of food to slow disease and aging. My experience – it’s hard to do either of these. I find myself and patients ‘fall off’ these and like to suggest you keep the principles of these lifestyles in mind.
Eat mostly green or non-starchy vegetables. Eat animal protein you won’t get enough in a vegan diet. Make sure you limit fats to just the healthy ones and don’t go overboard like suggested in Plant Paradox.
Still enjoy that birthday cake with gelato. But don’t eat a lot of starches daily. Make sure your food is organic or clean and local when possible. Opt for rice over pasta or if you can leave these both out most days.
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