Caveman/Paleo Eating Plan

80% of the time my diet is comprised of the above - the Caveman diet - otherwise known as Paleo.

I was talking about it with my boyfriend today because his mate forwarded him a great pciture overview of it (below). I have been eating this way consistantly for the past few years and it helps me maintain my shape. For the times I need to 'tighten' up a little I simply increase it from 80% to 95%. 

The best part about this eating plan (I loathe the word diet) is that its practical; easy; maintainable and fun. I say fun because once you get into it you really can become quiet creative in the way that you cook. One of my new favourite meals which I got from Ricki-Lee is Brocollini Bolognaise - you make a bolognaise sauce using fresh lean mince; garlic; onion; herbs; fresh diced tomatoes and whatever else you may put in that is 'Paleo' then you simply steam Brocollini instead of pasta and use that as your 'core' ingredient. It is HEAVEN!

The Caveman . Paleo System basically it goes something like this:

This isn't for everyone - at the end of the day you gotta find out what works for you. I love the simplicity of it - that includes my grocery shopping! Again, 80% of my trolley is the above. At the moment I am loving trying new vegies to come up with creative salads. This month I am hooked on Chineese Cabage & Bean Sprouts .... I am using it in nearly every salad I make but I'll alter the remaining ingredients like; roast pumpkin; grilled zuchinni; mushrooms; grilled chicken; cucumber; olives and the list goes on :)

The other beauty of this eating plan is that you really only have to maintain walking around 30 mins a day - that is if you ARE truly following it. So where possible park your car further away and walk that little bit extra to work - Take the stairs as oppose to the lift .... you know the rest I don't need to rehash it.

When you think about how food has progressed over time with preservatives and additives, it really is quiet sickening. It is no wonder our world is polluted with so much ill health.

Remember if you keep it simple it will be easier to maintain.
Focus on all the delicious things you CAN have rather then what you can't.
Be Creative - you will even suprise yourself I'm sure of it.
You spend $$ servicing your car & no doubt putting in the best petrol - so spend $$ on what you fuel yourself with. Don't go cheap buy the better cuts of meat and spoil yourself with yummy fruit & veg.

Love SS

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