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This guide will help you identify your current problem areas and help you and your family transition and maintain a low- stress and self-sustaining long-term lifestyle for years to come.
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Homeostasis [hoh-mee-uh-stey-sis] NOUN To maintain internal stability.
Let's take a look at the differences between the Standard American Lifestyle and the Paleo Lifestyle...
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High in calories
Fewer calories consumed daily from
processed and prepackaged foods and
calories consumed from nutrient-dense
Paleo-approved foods
Low in fiberDaily consumption of fibrous foods
through fruits and vegetables
Too much sugar intake Low sugar consumption with
replacements of natural sugars
High in processed foodsProcessed foods are greatly reduced or
eliminated completely
Promotes tooth decay due to
processed, sugary foods and
reduction of vitamin and mineral
absorption
Improved oral health due to the intake of
more nutrient-dense foods and fewer
cavities due to a reduction in processed
and sugar-filled treats
Too much grain intake Greatly reduces or eliminates completely
Not enough time outside Incorporates time outside into each day
Not enough sunlight, vitamin D
deficiency
Plenty of sunlight which increases vitamin
D of which it’s primary role is to convert
tryptophan to serotonin and melatonin
which improves sleep and mood
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Not enough physical activity
Incorporates physical activity into each
day which increases beneficial hormones
and improves mental health, digestion,
sleep and physical mobility
Poor sleep habits
Practices healthy sleep habits that include
blue screen elimination prior to bedtime,
reducing evening stress, keeping the
bedroom dark and cool
Not enough sleep or too much
which impairs cognitive function
Gets the right amount of sleep that the
body requires which greatly reduces
cognitive impairment, depression, the risk
of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and
inflammation for example
Not enough water consumption
Considers weight, activity level, age, and
nutritional needs to determine the amount
of water consumption
Promotes chronic, preventable
diseases and illnesses such as
diabetes, heart disease, and cancer
among others
Reduces/prevents chronic, diseases and
illnesses by practicing healthy lifestyle
habits
Promotes reduction in mental
health
Improves production of melatonin,
serotonin, dopamine to name a few, and
mental health optimization through sun
exposure, physical activity, proper sleep
and nutrition
Increase in prescription drug use
Reduces/eliminates the need for medications
including lipid reducing, antidepressants and
anti-diabetic
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It’s about living your way to “healthy”.
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The thing about the Paleo Lifestyle is that you can tailor it to your particular needs and family’s schedule: you are in control.
Join the Mom Eats Paleo Facebook community for support, ideas, valuable information, and accountability!
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Complete this two-day food and beverage journal: provide a brief description of the meals
and proportions and include any beverages other than water.
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Complete this two-day physical activity journal: provide a brief description and duration of
activity on a typical day. (Physical activity includes anything that gets your body moving
including housework, playing outside with the kids, walking, yoga, etc.)
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Complete this two-day sleep journal: provide a brief description of what your typical
bedtime routine is one-hour before bed and after you are in bed. Also, include how long
you are sleeping for. (For example, one hour before bed, do you watch television and
after in bed, do you read email on your phone.)
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Complete this two-day stress management journal: provide a description of what triggers
a typically stressful situation (this includes rush hour traffic, grocery shopping with cranky
kids. etc.), the frequency (how often does this occur) and how you cope with this stress
(eating, shopping, yelling, etc.).
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Complete this two-day social habits journal: provide a description of your daily connection
with others. Include your relationship with this person, how long this lasted and give a brief
description. (This could include talking with a co-worker about a difficult situation for 30-
minutes or having a conversation with your husband about your stressful day at home with
the kids).
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