knapplaura
03-12-2007, 03:38 PM
All,
Figured easier to put this in a separate thread....
I have read tons of nutrition books, and I bough both the original Paleo Diet book and the Athlete's version. While the 'pure' Paleo diet is too extreme for me, the "athlete's version" is working pretty well.
The major change I have made this season using it is to subsitute sweet potatoes and winter squash (butternut, kabocha, acorn) for grains. I also now eat protein at every meal, even breakfast.
Before a long day of weekend training, I scramble one whole egg plus 4 egg whites with mushrooms and onions and have a small baked sweet potato. I have a large salad with lots of veggies, a squash, and some lean protein for dinner. My energy level is consistent, and my body composition is improving.
Also I think the emphasis on organic /free-range meats is good and was suprised to find that deli meats really do not have the same nutritional value as actual cooked-at-home meats.
However, the one thing the Paleo Diet books get wrong (in my opinion) is that nuts are a good substitue. I have found that eating nuts keeps weight on or makes me gain. So I have to avoid them (after months of IM training and not losing weight and wondering why).
So, long story less long; I recommend the Paleo books but above all you must figure out what works for your lifestyle and body type.
Good luck!
Laura
Figured easier to put this in a separate thread....
I have read tons of nutrition books, and I bough both the original Paleo Diet book and the Athlete's version. While the 'pure' Paleo diet is too extreme for me, the "athlete's version" is working pretty well.
The major change I have made this season using it is to subsitute sweet potatoes and winter squash (butternut, kabocha, acorn) for grains. I also now eat protein at every meal, even breakfast.
Before a long day of weekend training, I scramble one whole egg plus 4 egg whites with mushrooms and onions and have a small baked sweet potato. I have a large salad with lots of veggies, a squash, and some lean protein for dinner. My energy level is consistent, and my body composition is improving.
Also I think the emphasis on organic /free-range meats is good and was suprised to find that deli meats really do not have the same nutritional value as actual cooked-at-home meats.
However, the one thing the Paleo Diet books get wrong (in my opinion) is that nuts are a good substitue. I have found that eating nuts keeps weight on or makes me gain. So I have to avoid them (after months of IM training and not losing weight and wondering why).
So, long story less long; I recommend the Paleo books but above all you must figure out what works for your lifestyle and body type.
Good luck!
Laura