How to Eat Like a Caveman
Why would anyone want to eat like a caveman? The reason is simple: cavemen had healthier diets that did not require vitamin supplements or detoxification processes. They ate simple foods and were rarely plagued by diet related diseases, like hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. You can follow these simple rules to eat like a caveman.
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Instructions
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Eat a lot of meat. An obvious staple in a caveman's diet was meat. If you plan to eat like a caveman, include all sorts of meat in your meals. Fish, chicken and beef are going to be staples in your diet.
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Eliminate carbs from your diet. Cavemen did not have access to the numerous high carb foods that make up most of our diet today. Plan to stop eating pastas, breads and potatoes.
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Rely on fresh fruit and vegetables for your nutritional needs. Berries were especially enjoyed by cavemen, along with root vegetables, like turnips and carrots.
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Keep nuts on hand for snacks. Most nuts can be eaten if you plan to follow a caveman diet. The only main exception is peanuts.
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Take out additives like salt and sugar. Salt, sugar and butter were not used by cavemen to flavor their food. Instead use natural seasonings to flavor your meats.
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Tips & Warnings
Eating like a caveman has gained popularity after Ray Audette published the book "Neanderthin." This book gives a dieter the chance to lose weight by sticking to the diet favored by our ancient ancestors.
Talk to your doctor before deciding to eat like a caveman. He may be concerned that it is not a nutritionally sound diet for you.
