The Paleo diet or ‘caveman diet’ is based on foods that were thought to have been eaten by our ancestors that lived during the Paleolithic era which ended approximately 10,000 years ago. This Paleolithic era represents a significant amount of time, lasting for around 2.5 million years.
Proponents of this diet advocate eating as our ancestors most likely did. This would have included lean meats, nuts, and berries. Foods introduced since the advent of farming are thought to be difficult to digest and metabolize as the human body has not adjusted genetically to the introduction of these foods.
Whether or not one agrees with the proponents of a low carb Paleo diet, studies show that eating lean protein supports strong muscles and strong bones while aiding the immune system. Vegetables, especially green vegetables, and many fruits are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, providing immune boosting nutrients with low calorie and carb counts.
Healthy fats from nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil, fish oil, and grass-fed meats can be added to a low-carb paleo diet as sources of monounsaturated and Omega-3 fats.
For gravy and sauce lovers, LC Thick n Saucy complements any dish on the paleo list of foods. This low carb thickener is gluten free, taste free and has ZERO net carbs and can be used in place of regular flour.
All LC Foods low carb products are without added sugar making them viable for diabetic diets also.