The New Evolution Diet: What Our Paleolithic Ancestors Can Teach Us about Weight Loss Fitness and Aging

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Astonishing as it may be its a fact that human DNA has evolved very little since our Paleolithic ancestors roamed the earth. But while our genes may be similar the environment in which they express themselves has changed radically. Living in an age when activity was mandatory and food was scarce our ancestors thrived. Early man did not suffer from heart disease high blood pressure or obesity. In fact a good deal of what we describe as "normal aging" is more akin to disease than any natural aging process. Disease free and strikingly fit 72-year-old Arthur De Vanygrandfather of the "Paleo lifestyle" movementis living proof that it pays to live like a caveman. In The New Evolution Diet De Vany offers you a roadmap back to better health. The plan is built on three principles: - eat three meals a day made up of nonstarchy vegetables fruits and lean proteins - skip meals occasionally to promote a low fasting blood insulin level - exercise less not more in shorter high-intensity bursts By cutting out modern foodsincluding carbohydrates dairy and all processed foodsanyone can lose weight gain muscle and enjoy a longer better life.