ABSTRACT
This chapter provides health practitioners a knowledge of the Paleo Diet composition, current research evaluating the diet, typical weight loss results, the pros and cons of the diet as well as which patients would most benefit from each diet plan. The Paleo Diet attempts to apply concepts from evolutionary nutrition theories into a modern diet. There is no calorie-counting and little reliance on portion control. Rather, the Paleo Diet entails lists of foods to be eaten or avoided as well as meal plan suggestions. Most of the studies that included lipid panel levels reported favorable changes in response to short-term Paleolithic diets. There is some evidence to suggest following the Paleo Diet can lead to short-term improvements in components of metabolic syndrome. With proper guidance from nutrition professional to ensure nutrient needs are being met, the Paleo Diet may be an effective diet intervention for people who have metabolic syndrome.
