MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Apr 14, 2015) - (Family Features) Could you say goodbye to refined sugar, grains, legumes and dairy? A growing number of people today are going Paleo -- following a lifestyle that's based on the concept of eating like our Paleolithic ancestors. They believe if a caveman didn't eat it, you shouldn't either.
While many nutritionists praise the idea of eating less sugar and processed foods, many are concerned the diet plan is too restrictive and lacks essential nutrients -- especially calcium and vitamin D. That's one reason why the Paleo diet didn't rank as highly as other diets evaluated by U.S. News and World Report, which considered many factors such as easy to follow, nutritious, safe, effective for weight loss and protective against diabetes and heart disease.
That's why many are choosing to join the Lacto-Paleo movement, which incorporates dairy products. This variation of the original plan adds essential nutrients and increased flexibility for dieters who want dairy back in their diet.
"I'm happy to see this trend because the addition of dairy helps make the Paleo plan significantly more nutritious," said registered dietitian and culinary nutrition expert Holley Grainger. "Milk is the primary source of calcium and vitamin D in the American diet, and when you completely eliminate milk it's hard to make up for the nutrients you miss out on."
If you're considering a Paleo lifestyle, or are already following one and miss the milk, Grainger offers this advice:
5 Ways to Add Milk to Your Paleo Diet:
Protein-Packed Berry Burst Smoothie | ||
Makes: 1 serving (4 ounces milk per serving) | ||
1 | packet plain instant oatmeal | |
1/2 | cup fat free or lowfat milk | |
1/2 | cup strawberries, hulled, chopped | |
1 | tablespoon honey | |
1/8 | teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
1 | tablespoon walnuts, chopped | |
Combine first five ingredients in carafe of blender. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, blend mixture until smooth. Top with chopped walnuts.
Nutrition
280 calories; 7 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 0mg cholesterol; 10 g protein; 50 g carbohydrates; 5 g fiber; 80 mg sodium; 250mg calcium (25% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk.
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