{"id":5431,"date":"2020-06-19T16:46:48","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T16:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=5431"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"plant-based-diet-vs-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant-Based Diet Vs Paleo: A Comprehensive Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#Plant-Based_Vs_Paleo\" >Plant-Based Vs Paleo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#What_Is_The_Paleo_Diet\" >What Is The Paleo Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#Problems_And_Benefits_Of_The_Paleo_Diet\" >Problems And Benefits Of The Paleo Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#Problems_Of_The_Paleo_Diet\" >Problems Of The Paleo Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#Benefits_Of_The_Paleo_Diet\" >Benefits Of The Paleo Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#Paleo_Diet_And_Weight_Loss\" >Paleo Diet And Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#What_Is_A_Plant-Based_Diet\" >What Is A Plant-Based Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#Benefits_Of_The_Plant-Based_Diet\" >Benefits Of The Plant-Based Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#Plant-Based_Diet_And_Weight_Loss\" >Plant-Based Diet And Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#Here_Is_A_Food_List_For_A_Whole-Grain_Plant-Based_Diet\" >Here Is A Food List For A Whole-Grain Plant-Based Diet:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#Plant-Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_Which_One_To_Choose_For_Weight_Loss\" >Plant-Based Diet Vs Paleo: Which One To Choose For Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-vs-paleo\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plant-Based_Vs_Paleo\"><\/span><b>Plant-Based Vs Paleo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are regularly being bombarded with new dietary advice from \u00abexperts\u00bb on social media. On and on, beautiful people in fancy surroundings promote \u00abrevolutionary\u00bb products and regimes, many of which lack any sense. Trying to find a truly reliable, scientifically-proven <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/diet-personality-quiz\/\">dietary plan<\/a> in all that mess becomes a daunting task. The whirlwind of information has left many disoriented and misguided. This article focuses on the comparison of two widespread dietary approaches \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\">plant-based diet<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/paleo-diet\/\">paleo diet<\/a>. Which of the lifestyles will yield more health benefits, which one should you choose as a basis of your daily menu, and which one will help you to blast away excess pounds \u2013 find out below everything you want to know about plant-based diet vs paleo.\u00a0<\/span>\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plant_Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_A_Comprehensive_Review\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plant_Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_A_Comprehensive_Review\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Paleo_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is The Paleo Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paleo diet is based on the premise of eating precisely what our ancestors \u2013 the hunter-gatherers \u2013 would have eaten. The idea is that our body is a product of the Stone Age, and even though we have left the Paleolithic Period, our biology has not changed and remains ill-equipped to handle <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/take-up-this-7-day-no-junk-food-challenge\/\">junk food and soda<\/a>. And not only fast food, but it also excludes every product farming has brought to us, including dairy, grains, and legumes. According to the proponents of this diet, the rapid transition to a diet based on farming did not keep in sync with a biology pre modeled to consume only what mother nature gives us. This mismatch is believed to be a major reason for the prevalence of obesity, diabetes and heart disease in modern societies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is included in a paleo diet is all fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, lean meats, particularly grass-fed animals or wild game, fish, especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and mackerel, and oils from fruits and nuts, for instance olive oil or walnut oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No-go\u2019s of this approach are processed foods, refined sugar, soft drinks, grains such as wheat and barley, dairy products, legumes like beans and lentils, artificial sweeteners, vegetable oils, margarine, trans-fats and potatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the paleo diet participates in a consensual ban on a wide range of foods that are considered harmful, some of the restricted items like grains or legumes are widely assumed to be beneficial for your body. This makes this diet quite controversial. Let\u2019s explore this issue together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/\">Different Types Of Diets: The Lowdown On The Most Talked-About Weight Loss Strategies\u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plant_Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_A_Comprehensive_Review\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34488 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_And_Benefits_Of_The_Paleo_Diet\"><\/span>Problems And Benefits Of The Paleo Diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent studies suggest that early man was living more on a vegetarian diet than that of a carnivore (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41559-017-0159\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In fact, one of the main premises of the paleo diet theory that humans consumed a lot of meat is widely considered illegitimate. For most of human history our ancestors have primarily consumed plant foods, not animal \u2013 simply because it was easier to gather the fruit of a tree than to kill an animal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_Of_The_Paleo_Diet\"><\/span>Problems Of The Paleo Diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When humans were engaged in effective hunting techniques about 40,000 years ago, they did so because they had left the warm ancestral homelands of Africa, which would have been replete with plant-based sources for food, and were now dependent upon the resources available in the colder environments of southeast Asia and Europe during the last Ice Age. Eating meat has been a fairly recent adaptation to harsh living environments, not solely because of the desire for a different primary source of nutrition. Early humans made weapons and hunted not because of \u00abevolution\u00bb, but because of the threat of starvation to a geographical context lacking plant nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plant_Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_A_Comprehensive_Review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plant_Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_A_Comprehensive_Review\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33343 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another claim against the paleo diet which was mentioned earlier \u2013 the ban on nutritious foods. Whole grains are packed with nutrients including protein, fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, and trace minerals (iron, zinc, copper, and magnesium). A diet rich in whole grains has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some forms of cancer. Legumes provide fiber, protein, carbohydrate, B vitamins, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus. Legumes are naturally low in total fat, practically free of saturated fat, and because they are plant foods, are cholesterol free as well. The paleo diet diverts you from necessary vitamins and microelements on the basis of a theory that is not supported by evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the paleo diet\u2019s emphasis on meat consumption can be quite dangerous. Red meat isn\u2019t considered a healthy protein source, and is connected to the higher risks of heart disease, stroke and cancer (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26780279\/\">4<\/a>). This does not mean that plants are your only option: seafood is an amazing alternative. On the other hand beefsteak as proposed by the paleo diet is not your best choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_The_Paleo_Diet\"><\/span>Benefits Of The Paleo Diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Still, the paleo diet has some benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one, you are more likely to eat a clean diet free of additives, preservatives, and chemicals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For another, there are anti-inflammatory benefits which are only available from the nutrients in fruits, vegetables, oils, nuts, and seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plant_Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_A_Comprehensive_Review\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33226 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835-1024x576.png\" alt=\"plant-based diet vs paleo\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paleo_Diet_And_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Paleo Diet And Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paleo diet is considered as contributing to weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This contribution comes primarily in the form of improved satiety \u2014 a feeling of fullness between meals, due to the higher intake of protein and fats. Thus, one rarely feels hunger pangs, and so can avoid overeating snacks or just overeating in general. The limited food choices (which is not the best way to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-lemon-water-challenge\/\">lose weight<\/a>) also aid many people in losing weight. Yet some studies have found the paleo diet to be effective. For instance, a r<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eview of 11 studies found that this diet may help you lose weight, noting that participants of the research lost an average of nearly 8 pounds (3.5 kg) in trials lasting between 2 months and 2 years (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6647066\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Another study of 70 women noted that sticking to the paleo diet for half a year yielded 14 pounds (6.5 kg) of fat loss on average, with a visible reduction of belly fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4216932\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, while paleo diet is quite restrictive and controversial in terms of scientific validity, it can still help you shed excess pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plant_Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_A_Comprehensive_Review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plant_Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_A_Comprehensive_Review\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32566 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"plant-based diet vs paleo\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Plant-Based_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is A Plant-Based Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first question arising here may be how is it different from a vegan diet. Veganism is a lifestyle that follows the ethical imperative of not harming any living creature. Thus, veganism encompasses not only food choices, but also cosmetics, skin care products, clothing etc. By contrast, a plant-based <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diet <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is all that there is<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is, people following a plant-based diet are not necessarily motivated by ethics, so it is entirely possible for them to buy things containing animal-derived ingredients. Also, following a plant-based diet does not mean an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entire <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exclusion of animal-based products such as meat or dairy. Instead, one should <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">minimize<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consumption of those things. In short, a plant-based diet is a moderate version of veganism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is exactly how it uses all the benefits of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-diet\/\">vegan diet<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16873779\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23695207\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26853923\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) while avoiding the downsides of the restrictive regime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_The_Plant-Based_Diet\"><\/span>Benefits Of The Plant-Based Diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies have shown that sticking to a plant-based diet can reduce one\u2019s blood pressure, thereby reduce the risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24566947\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27512965\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Eating a plant-based diet may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by 16 percent and death by this health condition, by about 31 percent (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/JAHA.119.012865\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/nutrition-basics\/how-does-plant-forward-eating-benefit-your-health\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is because meat contains saturated fats, which when consumed in excess, can lead to a higher risk of heart disease. Thus, by reducing meat consumption you reduce your risk of heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yogic-diet\/\">Yogic Diet: Keep Your Body Nourished And Your Mind Clear\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plant_Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_A_Comprehensive_Review\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32568 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"plant-based diet vs paleo\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plant-Based_Diet_And_Weight_Loss\"><\/span>Plant-Based Diet And Weight Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the plant-based diet is a scientifically-proven contributor to healthy weight loss. The Diabetes Care Study found substantial body mass index (BMI) differences between non-meat eaters and meat eaters. The mean BMI for vegans was 23.6, while for nonvegetarians, it was 28.8 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2671114\/\">11<\/a>) , a qualifying metric for being overweight, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/educational\/lose_wt\/BMI\/bmicalc.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). What\u2019s more, according to another study, 9.25 pounds on average was lost by a group of 65 overweight adults who had followed a whole-food, plant-based diet for one year (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5380896\/\">10<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes a plant-based diet one of the best ways to start gradually losing weight and building a healthy lifestyle without resorting to the extremes of veganism. You won\u2019t be forced to entirely get rid of meat or seafood \u2013 just reduce the consumption of them to a minimum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_Is_A_Food_List_For_A_Whole-Grain_Plant-Based_Diet\"><\/span>Here Is A Food List For A Whole-Grain Plant-Based Diet:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fruits:<\/strong> any type of fruit including apples, bananas, grapes, strawberries, citrus fruits, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Vegetables:<\/strong> plenty of veggies including peppers, corn, avocados, lettuce, spinach, kale, peas, collards, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tubers:<\/strong> root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, beets, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Whole grains:<\/strong> grains, cereals, and other starches in their whole form, such as quinoa, brown rice, millet, whole wheat, oats, barley, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Seeds, nuts and nut butters:<\/strong> almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, natural peanut butter, tahini, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Legumes:<\/strong> beans of any kind, plus lentils, pulses, and similar ingredients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Plant-based protein:<\/strong> tofu, tempeh, plant-based protein sources or powders with no added sugar or artificial ingredients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Unsweetened plant-based milks:<\/strong> coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re consuming animal-based products, choose organic, locally grown, pasture-raised, and grass-fed ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plant-Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_Which_One_To_Choose_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span>Plant-Based Diet Vs Paleo: Which One To Choose For Weight Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant-based diet vs paleo: most of the existing evidence points to the plant-based diet. Nutritious food groups are not excluded and the extremes of veganism are avoided, which are quite difficult to stick to, and if not followed properly can strip you of essential nutrients. The attractive feature of the paleo diet is the higher intake of protein and the satiety that goes with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all proteins such as those you get from red meat which are recommended in the paleo diet, however are beneficial to your health. Still, the paleo diet can assist with weight loss if followed thoughtfully. A plant-based diet on the other hand, aside from the more frequent hunger cravings, includes nutritious legumes and lentils and offers you a way for effective weight loss without compromises. Both diets can help you blast away your pounds, but since the plant-based diet avoids risks, it\u2019s the safer bet. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Plant_Based_Diet_Vs_Paleo_A_Comprehensive_Review\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_J4nIpoGmc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16873779\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Low-Fat Vegan Diet Improves Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Randomized Clinical Trial in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2006, <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23695207\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of a Plant-Based Nutrition <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program to Reduce Body Weight and Cardiovascular Risk in the <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate Setting: <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GEICO Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/educational\/lose_wt\/BMI\/bmicalc.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate Your Body Mass Index<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., nhlbi.nih.gov)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26780279\/\">Health Risks Associated with Meat Consumption: A Review of Epidemiological Studies<\/a> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/nutrition-basics\/how-does-plant-forward-eating-benefit-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does Plant-Forward (Plant-Based) Eating Benefit your Health?<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., heart.org)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6647066\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influence of Paleolithic diet on anthropometric markers in chronic diseases: systematic review and meta-analysis<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41559-017-0159\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late Pliocene environmental change during the transition from <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australopithecus to Homo<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2017, nature.com)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4216932\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term effects of a Palaeolithic-type diet in obese postmenopausal women: a two-year randomized trial<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2014, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/JAHA.119.012865\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant\u2010Based <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diets Are Associated With a Lower Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Mortality, and All\u2010Cause Mortality in a General Population of Middle\u2010Aged Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ahajournals.org)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5380896\/\">The BROAD study: A randomised controlled trial using a whole food plant-based diet in the community for obesity, ischaemic heart disease or diabetes<\/a> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2671114\/\">Type of Vegetarian Diet, Body Weight, and Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes<\/a> (2009, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24566947\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian Diets and Blood Pressure: A Meta-Analysis<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2014, <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27512965\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian Diet Reduces the Risk of Hypertension Independent of Abdominal Obesity and Inflammation: A Prospective Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26853923\/\">Vegetarian, Vegan Diets and Multiple Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies<\/a> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plant-Based Vs Paleo We are regularly being bombarded with new dietary advice from \u00abexperts\u00bb on social media. 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On and on, beautiful people in fancy surroundings promote \u00abrevolutionary\u00bb products and regimes, many of which lack any sense. Trying to find a truly reliable, scientifically-proven <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/diet-personality-quiz\/\\\">dietary plan<\/a> in all that mess becomes a daunting task. The whirlwind of information has left many disoriented and misguided. This article focuses on the comparison of two widespread dietary approaches \u2013 the <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\\\">plant-based diet<\/a> vs <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/paleo-diet\/\\\">paleo diet<\/a>. Which of the lifestyles will yield more health benefits, which one should you choose as a basis of your daily menu, and which one will help you to blast away excess pounds \u2013 find out below everything you want to know about plant-based diet vs paleo.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is The Paleo Diet?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The paleo diet is based on the premise of eating precisely what our ancestors \u2013 the hunter-gatherers \u2013 would have eaten. The idea is that our body is a product of the Stone Age, and even though we have left the Paleolithic Period, our biology has not changed and remains ill-equipped to handle <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/take-up-this-7-day-no-junk-food-challenge\/\\\">junk food and soda<\/a>. And not only fast food, but it also excludes every product farming has brought to us, including dairy, grains, and legumes. 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On and on, beautiful people in fancy surroundings promote \u00abrevolutionary\u00bb products and regimes, many of which lack any sense. Trying to find a truly reliable, scientifically-proven <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/diet-personality-quiz\/\">dietary plan<\/a> in all that mess becomes a daunting task. The whirlwind of information has left many disoriented and misguided. This article focuses on the comparison of two widespread dietary approaches \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\">plant-based diet<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/paleo-diet\/\">paleo diet<\/a>. 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