| The Paleolithic people were nomadic people. During | | | | negative health affects that additives and |
| the Paleolithic Period foods were eaten raw. They | | | | preservatives has on our daily lives. The modern |
| did not eat grains or dairy products. Many grain | | | | Paleo Diet is back to nature and encourages the |
| were inedible raw. Additionally, beans and potatoes | | | | eating habits of our ancestors. A leaner, healthier |
| were inedible. Grains, beans and potatoes contain | | | | dairy free, casein free, gluten free and |
| toxins eaten raw. Milk was not consumed during | | | | preservatives free diet. |
| the Paleolithic period because animal had not been | | | | The Paleolithic diet (abbreviated paleo diet) is |
| domesticated. The only sweetener was natural | | | | recommended for those that require a Gluten |
| honey. For millions of years humans ate meat, | | | | Free or Dairy Free diet. The Paleo Diet is referred |
| fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, seeds, roots and | | | | to as the Stone Age, Caveman or |
| leaves of different plants. Some studies indicated | | | | Hunter-Gatherer diet. For million of years humans |
| the the Paleolithic diet was one-half animal foods | | | | ate meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, seeds, |
| and the remainder fruits, vegetables and nuts. | | | | roots and leaves of different plants. The modern |
| Around 10,000 years ago, there was a world | | | | Paleo diet contains foods originally eaten in man's |
| changing discovery. The discovery was fire. Man | | | | evolution. Paleo diet consists of fresh fruits, |
| discovered cooking. Cooking these foods killed the | | | | vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish, poultry and lean |
| toxins making them edible. Cooking issued in the | | | | meat. The modern Paleo diet is gluten free, dairy |
| New Stone Age or the Neolithic Period. In the | | | | free and preservative-free nutrition that will |
| beginning food was either roasted or toasted. | | | | improve and maintain optimal health. Over |
| Roasting was limited to meats, nuts and a few | | | | processed laden foods are now linked to causing |
| grains. | | | | many diseases we are faced in society today. |
| After the Paleolithic period was the Neolithic | | | | Healthy and natural foods are the ultimate secret |
| period. The Neolithic period ushered in agriculture | | | | to optimal health, losing weight and staying lean. |
| and pottery. People were able to stay and live in | | | | Some manufacturers have gluten free and dairy |
| one place. People grew their own grains. Pottery | | | | free products. Be sure to read the labels carefully. |
| made cooking easier and foods could be | | | | Oak products can be cross-contaminated with |
| transported. Note, the Paleolithic people ate raw | | | | gluten. Some cosmetics, adhesives and vitamins |
| natural foods. Cooking enabled man to increase | | | | contain casein. Wholefoods Market and Trader |
| their diet by making inedible foods edible. Modern | | | | Joe's have gluten free and dairy free sections in |
| society has introduced processed foods and | | | | their markets. Approximately, 1 in every 133 |
| additives. Additives and processed foods have | | | | persons are gluten intolerant. Some restaurants |
| their advantages but it is well documented the | | | | are now offering gluten free menus. |