Paleo for the Rest of Us: I'm Not a Caveman (And Neither are You)

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

I'm Not a Caveman (And Neither are You)

I want to "go" paleo. But I don't believe in cavemen. Or in millions of years of evolution. Nor do I believe the Bible-thumpers who say milk and honey were negatives or that Adam and Eve weren't vegetarians. I also think it's safe to assume that it's stretching exegesis to the breaking point to say that the reason God wasn't happy with Cain's offering was because it was grain.

However, from the little research I've done so far on the subject, it is very believable to me that bread was a very different animal than it is now. (Food Inc. anyone?) And our lives are certainly very different. So, I'm past the point where I feel I can't be anti-bread in practice and still pro Jesus the Bread of Life. Maybe He's the only Bread we need! ;)

So what else could I call it? "Meat and Veggies and Fruit and Eggs with a Smidgen of Dairy" isn't very catchy. Besides, my blog title's already too long. Maybe an acronym is in order? Umm....better not.

Maybe the catchphrase "Paleo" isn't so bad after all. Minus the stuff about the evolving cave dwellers.

1 comment:

BritAugust 27, 2013 at 6:54 PM
You don't believe in science?

...ooooookay then.
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Why "For the Rest of Us?"

Because of my philosophical aversion to the evolutionary mindset common among many of those vocal about "Paleo" or "Primal" eating, I hesitated for too long to give up grain because I couldn't understand how it could possibly be bad. And, of course, I like cake! But, at wits end, and scale's peak, I decided it wasn't going to hurt anything to try.

I've gone from a diet based heavily on whole grains and legumes to one based on vegetables and meat, and though I'm still new at this, sometimes you just know that "this is the one." I'm continuing my research. I'd like to understand why this is working for me, but that it is working, is, even after a short time, undeniable.

For those who like lists, here's what I eat now, in order of priority in my diet: vegetables, meat, fruit, nuts, some dairy and nut derived oil. I'm losing weight, feeling great, and really thankful I gave "Paleo" a chance.

So, though I'm not a Cave Girl, or a Cross Fitter, though dairy appears in some of my meals, and I'm not overly-strict about list-keeping, I am "Paleo For the Rest of Us," and I'm happy to be.