Vegan Paleo Diet Stone Age diet also goes without meat

More and more people are counting on the Stone Age diet
The Paleo-Doät is in vogue and is becoming more and more popular after the great success in the USA. It feeds mainly on animal foods such as meat, eggs and fish - grain, dairy products and sugar, however, are taboo. But even vegans can successfully lose a few pounds through the so-called "stone age diet". In an interview with the women's magazine "Woman", the authors Ellen Jaffee Jones and Alan Roettinger explain how this works.

Orientation to the diet of the Stone Age people
Fruits, vegetables, eggs and above all a lot of meat: These are the basics of the so-called "Paleo diet", which finds more and more followers in this country. The term "paleo" or "palaeo" has nothing to do with meat, but rather means "old" from Greek. Because it is a diet that is based on the assumed diet of our ancestors in the Paleolithic. Accordingly, the daily meals consist essentially of meat, fish and vegetables, are also allowed berries and nuts. As arable farming did not exist at the time, many other common foods such as rice, corn, rye or barley, as well as noodles made from it, flour and cereal fall away. In addition, potatoes, milk and dairy products as well as legumes are avoided.

Stone Age diet also works Vegan and is much healthier! Picture: kab-vision - fotolia

Quality of the products is in the foreground
Likewise, processed products such as sugar are generally dispensed with. Instead, only organic, untreated food is brought to the table to not only lose weight, but also to strengthen heart health and athletic performance and to improve the appearance of the skin. The many protein should, similar to the Atkins Diet, ensure a good saturation. But in contrast to this, in the Stone Age diet, attention is paid to quality - accordingly, fruits and vegetables come primarily from organic farming or from regional suppliers at the weekly market.

Animal protein thus forms the central component of the Stone Age diet. "But is the diet also possible for me as a vegan?" An obvious question, because more and more people refrain from meat and animal products such as eggs and honey. But according to authors Ellen Jaffee Jones and Alan Roettinger, that's not a problem. They are convinced that the Paleo diet can be perfectly compatible with veganism and have their findings and experiences in their cookbook "Paleo Vegan" together (riva Verlag, € 14.99).

Designation "protein-rich food" often leads to misunderstandings
"Often the Paleo diet is misunderstood. People assume that one should only eat meat here. But that's not right, "explains reporter and author Ellen Jaffe Jones in a conversation with the" Woman ". The misinterpretation usually arises when in connection with the diet of "protein-rich food" is spoken. Because even in plants are plenty of proteins available. "The plant world consists of so many bright colors, while the animal world is often only brown ... and that's the same with the diet," adds the expert, who has been eating vegan food since 1986. Therefore, the Paleo diet is by no means only suitable for meat eaters. Instead, "as a vegan, you have a great selection of foods that are just NOT animal."

Secondary plant substances promote health
And indeed, the vegan version of the Stone Age diet offers a variety of foods, such as Vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, wild herbs, nuts and seeds. If you always fill about two-thirds of the plate with colorful vegetables, make sure you have plenty of phytochemicals, the authors say. These are considered a "secret weapon" for health, including reducing the risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases, work against high blood pressure and strengthen the immune system. It is also important to use as paleo vegans the right fats. Therefore, instead of sunflower or corn oil, the experts should better use omega-6 and omega-3 fats, such as those described in US Pat. contained in olive and rapeseed oil or walnuts. "My favorite dish is, for example, arugula salad with grapefruit and hazelnuts," reveals author Alan Roettinger.

Good nutritional plan protects against nutrient deficiency
Despite the positive aspects, the special diet of experts is always critically considered. The absence of cereal products would mean that important minerals and fiber would be missing, and that the body would need to obtain valuable calcium from other sources instead of milk products, according to the "aid information service". Added to this would be that it is not clear how the diet of the Stone Age people actually looked. Therefore, generally speaking: "The more the food pallet is restricted, the harder it is to provide the body with all the nutrients in sufficient quantity," warns the aid. If you want to try the Paleo diet, you should definitely set up a good nutrition plan to ensure a sufficient supply of nutrients. (No)