1. Doctor of Chiropractic Paleo Physician Network Member
Why Paleo?
Dr. Julia J. Carlson, bs, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic
Nutrition Certified
Paleo Physician Network Member

2. What is Paleo?
Compared to the sad:
the Paleo diet is somewhat higher in fat and protein, and lower in carbohydrate
In Short:
Avoiding processed carbohydrates including grains and conventionally processed sugars
Avoiding conventionally produced and processed dairy
Avoiding all legumes including soy, processed and boxed foods
Eating like a “caveman” – hunter & gatherer

3. What Paleo is NOT: Paleo is not: A low carb diet
An excuse to eat “healthy” junk food
Going to turn you into an actual Caveman
The only way of life…
New

4. Junk Science vs. Real Science
My Plate
Paleo Food Pyramid

5. Boring Science-y Stuff
Mitochondrial dna studies
Show that our genes have only evolved 1.6% over the course of life on earth
Eating closer to our primate cousins (or before the advent of agriculture and cultivation of food, ie hunting & gathering) can re-set our genetic potential
we were designed to burn our excess fat, not crave carbs all day long

6. WHY: Paleo for CrossFit
braNCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS
Valine, Leucine & Isoleucine
Potent stimulant AA’s for building and repairing muscle
Paleo’s high animal protein content provides BCAA’s
Along with adequate carbohydrate intake, the rapid reverse of natural muscle tissue breakdown allows faster recovery between workouts

7. WHY: Paleo for CrossFit
Blood acidity vs. alkalinity
SAD is acid – Paleo is alkaline
By-products of exercise increase acidity in the body as well, adding to the problem
Paleo is rich in fruits and vegetables, alkalizing the blood

8. WHY: Paleo for CrossFit
Trace nutrients
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of anti-oxidant vitamins, minerals, and phyto-chemicals and with fresh meat, promote optimal immune function

9. WHY: Paleo for CrossFit
Glycogen stores
(Carbs stored in muscle tissue)
People who do CrossFit and other endurance types of activities NEED carbs in their diet – the trick is timing
Consumption of starches and simple sugars is necessary and useful only during exercise and in the immediate post-exercise period
Best for glycogen storage is bananas, sweet potatoes and yams.

10. Supplements for the Transition
First:
Check for GMP certification – the Gold Standard for supplements
Priority:
Digestive enzymes – Betaine hydrochloride
Magnesium Malate or Glycinate
Cod Liver Oil/Omega 3 supplement
Vitamin D3 (5,000-10,000 IU/day)
Secondary:
Whey Protein Supplement

11. Freaking Amazing Recipes
The paleo mom
Perfect paleo pancakes (& Waffles!)
Paleo Biscuits
Paleo spice cake with maple cashew frosting
Honey garlic chicken wings

12. Freaking Amazing Recipes
Paleomg.com
Cookbook: OMG, that’s paleo?
Simple blueberry muffins
Crockpot ropa vieja w/ cuban rice
Enchilada chicken stew
Banana bread french toast
Magic brownie bars

13. Freaking Amazing Recipes
Against all grain (Primal)
Publishing cookbook soon
Grain free sandwich bread
Grain free tortillas
Paleo pad thai

14. Other Amazing Websites
Positionalnutrition.com
Robbwolf.com
Chriskresser.com
Marksdailyapple.com
Lifeasaplate.com
Beta.primal-palate.com (aka – The food lovers kitchen-home of the bacon chocolate chip cookie)

15. COOKBOOKS (WORTH BUYING)
Practical paleo – diane sanfilippo
Everyday paleo – sarah fragoso
Paleo comfort foods – mayfield
Make it paleo – bill staley
Primal blueprint cookbook – mark sisson
Paleo slow cooker: GF recipes – chrissy gower
-Other books-
The paleo diet – Loren Cordain, phd
The paleo solution – robb wolf
21 day primal blueprint transformation – mark sisson

16. Loren cordain, phd Robb wolf Mark sisson (primal) Chris kresser, l.ac
Paleo Pioneers
Loren cordain, phd
Robb wolf
Mark sisson (primal)
Chris kresser, l.ac

17. Q & A