Here’s what you need:

* 8 cups cleaned spinach leaves
* 3 oranges, peeled, sliced and quartered
* 2 cucumbers, peeled sliced and quartered
* 1/8 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
* 1/8 cup sunflower seeds
* 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
* 1 cup strawberries, sliced or whole raspberries
* 1/2 cup white balsamic raspberry blush vinegar

1. Combined the spinach, oranges, cucumbers, macadamia nuts, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds and strawberries in a bowl.
2. Add the vinegar and toss well.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 99 calories, 3g fat, 14g carbohydrate, 2.6g fiber, and 3.5g protein.

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This diet is called the Caveman Diet or Paleolithic Diet because it is based off of what our ancestors ate. Our ancestors were hunter-gatherers (Wow, I owe my 6th grade social studies teacher $5. I bet her I would never need to know about evolution in real life!). They primarily ate lean game meat, nuts, berries, and vegetables. Our bodies evolved over thousands of years on this type of diet. A balanced diet high in protein, lower carbohydrate, and ample amounts of good fats (Omega-3 and Omega-6). They never counted calories or held back from certain foods. Obesity and diabetes were also very rare in those times. Coincidence?

Take a look at our present diet and you can see why we are cancerous, obese, and diabetic. Sure diet isn’t all to blame, it only accounts for 80% of the problems (Note: that last 80% number hasn’t been scientifically verified but that’s just how the author feels and he wanted to get a message across). The other major issue is the sedentary life-style that we now have. We expend very few calories in search of our meals these days. We walk downstairs and open a refrigerator then pop it in the microwave. Back then, we had to hunt food. We would track them for miles in some cases and have to get in spear or arrow distance. When we hit the target it would likely still be running for a while longer and we would have to follow the blood trail. We would then have to carry it back to the camp and so on. Even though some of us still hunt today, it is nowhere near as difficult or strenuous.These days a rifle will drop game right where they stand and we haul it back home on the back of a pick-up truck.

The Caveman Diet is the only diet you need to know if you want to lose weight, stay in shape, and maintain optimum health. Over my years of research and trying different diets and implementing nutritional advice, I have yet to find anything close to being this simple and effective. I had also unwittingly adopted this diet without knowing the name for it. Piecing together the best aspect of the Atkins Diet, The South Beach Diet, The Mediterranean Diet, Volumetrics, etc. I had followed this routine with amazing results. I cut back on carbs, ate protein at every meal, and ate plenty of fruits and vegetables. The best part is that I didn’t count one single calorie. I ate until I was full and saved the rest for later. Also, a few cheat meals each week didn’t hurt my results. So lets recap: it is easy to do, not as restrictive as other diets, no calorie counting, and it works! Try it out for 30 days and let me know how it works for you.

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Green
Green vegetables contain chlorophyll, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, folate, calcium, fiber, lutein, vitamin C, calcium and phytochemicals. Some of the phytochemicals may also help keep bad bacteria out of the stomach and aids in digestion. The nutrients found in these vegetables lower blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol levels, support vision retinal health, fight harmful free-radicals, and reduce the risk of cancer.

Artichokes
Asparagus
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Celery
Cucumbers
Green Beans
Green Peppers
Kale
Okra
Peas
Spinach
Zucchini

White
White fruits and vegetables contain nutrients such as beta-glucans and lignans that provide powerful immune boosting activity. Pears and Onions contain phytochemicals that can reduce the risk of cancer and may help with allergies.

Bananas
Cauliflower
Garlic
Ginger
Mushroom
Onion
Potatoes
Turnips

Orange/ Yellow
Orange and Yellow fruits and vegetables are well known for having lots of beta-carotene and vitamin C. They also contain lycopene, zeaxanthin, flavonoids, and potassium. These nutrients lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. They also reduce the risk of prostate cancer, age-related macula degeneration and promote collagen formation. Beta carotene is also converted into Vitamin A within your body. Vitamin A is important for your immune system, vision and skin. Cantaloupes and oranges are high in the mineral potassium. Potassium helps your heart to pump correctly and helps your muscles to contract. Yellow citrus fruits contain phytochemicals which can act as antioxidants. Some can actually prevent cancer-causing substances from entering your body.

Apricot
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Grapefruit
Lemon
Mango
Nectarines
Oranges
Papayas
Peaches
Pineapples
Pumpkin
Rutabagas
Sweet corn
Sweet potatoes
Tangerines

Red
Contain nutrients and phytochemicals such as lycopene, quercetin, and, ellagic acid. The nutrients in red fruits and vegetables lowers blood pressure, LDL cholesterol levels, and reduces the risk of prostate cancer, They also help support joint tissue in arthritis cases.

Beets
Blood oranges
Cherries
Cranberries
Guava
Papaya
Pink/Red grapefruit
Pomegranates
Radicchio
Radishes
Raspberries
Red apples
Red bell peppers
Red chili peppers
Red grapes
Red onions
Red pears
Red peppers
Red potatoes
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Watermelon

Purple/ Blue
Purple and Blue fruits and vegetables include blueberries, grapes, purple cabbage, eggplant, blackberries, and plums. They are rich in a phytochemicals and nutrients such as vitamin C, fiber, quercetin, zeaxanthin, lutein, resveratrol, and flavonoids that help to improve memory. The phytochemicals act as antioxidants to keep your heart healthy and protect against cancer.

Black currants
Blackberries
Blueberries
Dried plums
Eggplant
Elderberries
Grapes
Plums
Pomegranates
Prunes
Purple Potatoes
Purple asparagus
Purple cabbage
Purple carrots
Purple figs
Purple grapes
Raisins

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