{"id":15061,"date":"2022-04-14T19:50:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T19:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/?p=15061"},"modified":"2023-01-12T06:43:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T06:43:12","slug":"paleo-diet-missing-nutrients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/paleo-diet-missing-nutrients\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Paleo? You may be missing out on these nutrients"},"content":{"rendered":"The Paleo diet is one of the most popular diet trends. Based on the eating habits of our distant ancestors (or at least what we assume were their eating habits), the so-called caveman diet typically emphasizes meat and gives the boot to grains, dairy and processed foods. Paleo promoters say this is a healthier way to live, since it delivers only the foods we evolved to eat over millions of years.\u00a0\u00a0But here\u2019s the thing: we aren\u2019t fighting off dinosaurs anymore! Since we invented farming, we\u2019ve evolved different needs from our caveman ancestors 1, meaning going Paleo may result in the loss of some nutrients you need to stay healthy. So before you trade rice bowls for a rib eye, make sure you have a way to fill these nutrient gaps: \u00a0Grains\u00a0Since our ancestors didn\u2019t have the ability to prep overnight oats or raid the aisles of Trader Joe\u2019s for cauliflower gnocchi, grains are restricted on the paleo diet. But grains are a source of carbohydrates\u2014an essential component of your diet that fuels your brain. Sure, the Paleo diet still gives you carbs in the form of fruits and vegetables. But by excluding grains, you\u2019ll miss out on some essential B Vitamins. Grains are naturally high in the B Vitamin Thiamin, which helps your body convert food to energy, and cereals are often fortified with the B Vitamin folate, essential for healthy growth and function. In this sense, going Paleo might actually take the wind out of your sails. \u00a0Dairy\u00a0Our ancestors weren\u2019t out milking woolly mammoths, so a paleo diet also restricts dairy\u2014an excellent source of calcium. Calcium, one of the most abundant minerals in the human body, is essential for strong bones, making up the bulk of their mass.\u00a0\u00a0This lack of dairy will also make you miss out on the B Vitamin riboflavin, essential for red blood cell production\u2014and your ability to breathe! In fact, the reason milk is packaged in an opaque container is that riboflavin is extremely sensitive to light. The opaque container helps to ensure the riboflavin doesn&#8217;t get destroyed, showing you just how important it is. Maybe the lack of dairy in their diet was the reason cavemen had such short life expectancies? 2\u00a0Legumes\u00a0Unfortunately for cavemen, they didn&#8217;t have the pleasure of opting for veggie burgers as their diet lacked legumes. Legumes, a type of vegetable that includes beans, peas, and lentils, are nutrient powerhouses, packed with protein, vitamins, minerals and\u2014importantly\u2014fiber. A single serving contains about 7 g of fiber, almost one-third of the recommended daily intake. This is an essential nutrient that expands in the stomach, helps keep you full longer and helps maintain regularity, preventing dreaded constipation. Cutting out legumes may deprive you of these gut-friendly benefits. \u00a0Oh, and be warned: Legumes are a big component of some of your favorite vegetarian treats, so if you love a good veggie burger or a chicken-less nugget, you may want to think twice before going Paleo.\u00a0Takeaway\u00a0The Paleo diet definitely has its pros and cons. If you decide to try it, you\u2019ll want to make sure you aren\u2019t missing out on key nutrients\u2014and that may mean supplementation to fully support your health.\u00a0\u00a0Persona has you covered with all the vitamins and minerals you need to help fill any nutritional gaps. You can the free online assessment to learn what supplements will best support you!\u00a0About Hayley\u00a0Hayley is a Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island. Hayley is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their nutritional goals through evidence-based practices.\u00a0This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Paleo diet is one of the most popular diet trends. 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