The Paleo diet, or the "Caveman" diet, is a growing way of eating in the health world today. This diet eliminates processed foods, whole grains, and dairy products in order to return to the way our ancestor's ate. While there are many good things about this diet that should be adapted into everyone's lifestyle, there are also some negative aspects. The biggest downfall, in my opinion, is the increased consumption of red meats.
While red meats are generally acceptable in moderation, there has been countless research that links red meat to cardiovascular disease or the risk of obtaining it. A more recent study conducted shows a new link between heart disease and red meat. This study shows a strong correlation between a diet rich in red meat and atherosclerosis. You can click here to read the full article.
I'm not saying that Paleo should be completely avoided, because like I stated before, it does have some great aspects. Just make sure that you continue to be cautious of the foods you consume, especially when it comes to red meat.
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