Athletes and the Paleo Herbalists
The Paleo Diet is becoming popular among competitive athletes due to its promotion of lean muscle development, improved metabolism and its reduction of work out related respiratory infections. From a healer’s perspective this diet is valuable because it makes any supplemental program work better and faster.
That’s because the Paleo Diet avoids congestive foods containing gluten and casein, plus anti-nutrients like the phytates found in grains and beans that block the absorption of calcium, copper, magnesium, iron, zinc and many micro-nutrients. That means that the high vitality food. herbs and supplements don’t have to work so hard to help the body.
Of course the weight loss that comes naturally from the Paleo Diet is wonderful since returning to this primal diet helps the body find its optimal weight without ever feeling hungry. The wonderful infusion of easy to absorb amino acids from the lean protein allows the body the make an abundance of neurotransmitters that improve the mood and brain function in so many ways, improved attitude and mental clarity are typically reported.
Avoiding the low value, high-glycemic foods, together with increasing the high quality fiber and nutrients found in non-starchy vegetables and fruits balance the blood sugar levels. That encourages emotional stability and endurance. A high level of sugar in the blood, which is common with modern society’s typical diet increases the blood acid levels which not only promotes disease by stressing the organs but slows down healing. One of the biggest benefits of the Paleo Diet for athletes is the improved recovery time from work outs and injuries. There are some adjustments to the standard Paleo Diet when used by athletes aimed at replenishing glucose levels are specific times.
The Paleo Diet isn’t for everyone, only those people who really want to be healthy. The way of the Paleo Herbalist isn’t for everyone, only those people who want to improve their heath and restore their vitality and share that with the people they care about.