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The answer is yes, it is completely safe to eat Paleo while pregnant and is actually one of the healthiest ways to eat while pregnant. You will still get all of the nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy and will keep you healthier and more energized. One of the biggest benefits of the paleo diet for pregnant women is the increase of red meat consumption, which lowers iron deficiency, a common problem among pregnancies. But one thing to remember when adding more protein to your diet is to watch the amount you get from seafood, just because we don't want pregnant women consuming too much mercury. Besides limiting the seafood, any type of meat is safe to eat, it is actually recommended to add in more fattier cuts of meat for pregnant women. Although the paleo diet is known for its protein rich portions, it is recommended for pregnant women to only make it about 20% of your calories and increase the amount of carbs eaten. Pregnant women should consume 6-10 servings of ...

If you have read the rules of the paleo diet and you are an athlete and your thoughts were like mine, don't worry, it is actually very beneficial. I know your thinking that you have different nutritional needs as an athlete and that this doesn't sound like something you could follow, but it is doable. You are actually allowed to do some modifications to the paleo diet to cater to your specific needs. Endurance Athletes The most important thing for an athlete is to eat enough food. I know that sounds weird, but you need to make sure you are getting enough energy to fuel your sport. Also for an endurance athletes, you are going to want to eat more fat and carbs. Paleo diet is very high in protein, but and hour before and and up to an hour after your workouts, add some more carbs for recovery. Power Athletes  As mentioned above, it is very important that you are eating enough food to fuel your sport. For Power athletes, you are going to want to make sure to con...

The Paleo diet is commonly referred to as the "caveman" diet. The idea behind it, is that you only eat food that you can hunt or gather. Over time we have introduced genetically modified and processed foods into our diet and our bodies are not equipped to digest these types of foods, not to mention they have no nutritional value. These foods are loaded with toxins and are the leading causes of the biggest diseases affecting millions in the US including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and digestive disorders. The rules to the Paleo diet can be a little confusing and full of loop holes so I will break it down to the most simple rules and then will elaborate on them later. The things that you are allowed to consume are meat, fruits, vegetables, seafood, nuts/seeds, and healthy fats. The things you must avoid are dairy, grains, processed food/sugars, legumes and alcohol. Everything you can eat Meat : You can eat any type of protein you want, but if you want to f...