{"id":9322,"date":"2020-09-16T18:51:50","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T18:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=9322"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"ancestral-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Ancestral Diet: Going Back To Our Roots"},"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:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#What_Is_an_Ancestral_Diet\" >What Is an Ancestral Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#What_Is_the_Difference_Between_the_Paleo_and_Ancestral_Diets\" >What Is the Difference Between the Paleo and Ancestral Diets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Ancestral_Diet_Foods\" >Ancestral Diet Foods\u00a0<\/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:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#What_to_avoid\" >What to avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#What_to_eat\" >What to eat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Animal_products\" >Animal products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Vegetables\" >Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Fruits_Nuts_and_Seeds_in_moderation\" >Fruits, Nuts, and Seeds in moderation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Fruits_18\" >Fruits (18):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Nuts_21\" >Nuts (21):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Seeds_1\" >Seeds (1):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Grains_and_Legumes\" >Grains and Legumes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Dairy\" >Dairy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Health_Benefits_of_an_Ancestral_Diet\" >Health Benefits of an Ancestral Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Weight_Loss\" >Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Improved_Gut_Health\" >Improved Gut Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Lower_Blood_Pressure_and_Better_Heart_Health\" >Lower Blood Pressure and Better Heart Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Decreased_Inflammation\" >Decreased Inflammation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#How_to_Start_Following_an_Ancestral_Diet\" >How to Start Following an Ancestral Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Best_Ancestral_Diet_Recipes\" >Best Ancestral Diet Recipes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Baked_Salmon_with_Fennel_and_Tomatoes\" >Baked Salmon with Fennel and Tomatoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#One-Pan_Summer_Eggs\" >One-Pan Summer Eggs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Rosemary_Chicken_with_Oven-Roasted_Ratatouille\" >Rosemary Chicken with Oven-Roasted Ratatouille<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#Heart-Helper_Smoothie\" >Heart-Helper Smoothie<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#What_are_some_ancestral_foods\" >What are some ancestral foods?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#How_do_I_find_my_ancestral_diet\" >How do I find my ancestral diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#What_is_the_difference_between_keto_and_ancestral_diet\" >What is the difference between keto and ancestral diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#What_carbs_did_our_ancestors_eat\" >What carbs did our ancestors eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/ancestral-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are what you eat. Your food choices can significantly affect your life and health, especially if those choices are lacking in nutritional quality. This is why many people believe that most of the health problems people experience all over the world today are the result of an unhealthy diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=ancestral_diet&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=ancestral_diet\" 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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But who is to blame in this situation?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As unhealthy food is generally cheaper, more accessible, and popularized nowadays, people often choose a huge hamburger and soda for lunch instead of buying more expensive organic foods and eating a nutritious, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">well-balanced<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meal. Fast and processed foods are rich in empty calories, which are often provided by unhealthy nutrients such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined and simple carbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturated fats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trans fats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This has led to an increase in the rates and chances of various chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6146358\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rates were significantly lower in the past, which makes people wonder whether the ancestral diet is the key to optimal health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can consuming what your ancestors ate make you healthier and reduce the chance of modern health issues? In this article, you\u2019ll learn more about what an ancestral diet is, what ancestral eating looks like, what ancestral diet foods include, and what the benefits of the ancestral diet are.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Ancestral_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is an Ancestral Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As may be evident from its name, the ancestral diet is a nutritional plan based on the foods your ancestors consumed. It may confuse some people and lead to questions such as \u201cIs the ancestral diet <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegetarian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d The answer is no, but you can try following a vegetarian variant of this dietary plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regular ancestral diet includes wholesome, natural, unprocessed, and organic foods, such as vegetables, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-fruits-are-high-in-protein\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meats, healthy fats, nuts, and seeds, and recommends avoiding industrial, heavily processed foods, sugar, fat, and alcohol. It emphasizes the consumption of food to which your ancestors would have had reasonable access. This means you need to consider seasonal and regional food differences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the ancestral diet may vary, depending on the region you came from. It is reasoned that if your ancestors lived in a cold region and consumed primarily meat, fat, and dairy, your body is probably better adapted to these foods and will accept them better than some others. This is why people who choose an ancestral diet may have a better understanding of evolution, the history of food, and their own history.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Difference_Between_the_Paleo_and_Ancestral_Diets\"><\/span><b>What Is the Difference Between the Paleo and Ancestral Diets?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people tend to compare the ancestral diet with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/paleo-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Paleo diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and wonder if there is a difference between them. The Paleo diet or Paleolithic diet is a nutritional plan that focuses on eating foods from the Paleolithic era. It\u2019s based on foods that were available before modern agriculture development around 10,000 years ago, which include unprocessed foods that people could hunt or gather, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, lean meats, and fish (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9957574\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this set of food is similar to that of an ancestral diet, one of the differences here is that the ancestral diet is more locally focused. Ancestral eating doesn\u2019t mean you should eat what people ate in ancient times, it means eating what\u2019s natural and organic, no matter what century it was consumed in. This is why it allows you to eat foods that appeared after modern agricultural development, such as dairy and grains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ancestral diet is not a strict nutritional plan with a set of unbreakable rules to which you should adhere. This dietary plan is quite flexible, and its main principle is to eat healthy, organic foods. With that being said, let\u2019s take a closer look at what foods may be the right option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=ancestral_diet\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss <\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancestral_Diet_Foods\"><\/span><b>Ancestral Diet Foods\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it\u2019s recommended that you stick to the foods your ancestors could personally have access to, the most important thing is not to focus on what to eat specifically, but what to avoid, which are modern, processed, and industrialized foods. First, let\u2019s take a look at what is NOT on the list of ancestral foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_avoid\"><\/span><b>What to avoid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetable oils, such as soy, corn, canola, and cottonseed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processed soy and fake meats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined, packaged products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the foods listed above, you should also limit the consumption of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processed wheat products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat-free or low-fat products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_eat\"><\/span><b>What to eat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we\u2019ll look at the foods you can eat on an ancestral diet. As previously mentioned, you may want to stick to the indigenous cuisine of your direct ancestors, but you don\u2019t need to limit yourself to only prehistoric foods. You can consume any type of healthy food, as long as it\u2019s organic, natural, and eaten traditionally. Here are the foods your ancestral diet meal plan can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wild seafood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grass-fed, wild animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pastured chicken and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/egg-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eggs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grass-fed full-fat <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/milk-diet-for-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dairy products<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy traditional fats such as lard, butter, olive oil, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/11-possible-negative-side-effects-from-avocado\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avocado<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-kimchi-keto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented foods<\/span><\/a><\/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=ancestral_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/61.png\" alt=\"ancestral diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All ancestral food is natural, seasonal, and mostly processed at home by you. It doesn\u2019t have multiple ingredients and is usually a single, whole ingredient itself, such as fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, or seeds. Let\u2019s take a closer look at each category of ancestral foods:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal_products\"><\/span><b>Animal products<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be surprising and contradict the common idea spread by the media, but research shows that a large part of the calories hunter-gatherer groups consumed came from animal food, rather than plant-based foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annualreviews.org\/content\/journals\/10.1146\/annurev-nutr-111120-105520\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Meat was a part of the diet of hominids even 2.5 million years ago (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10105836\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal foods are among the most nutrient-rich foods. Some of the components that are abundant in animal products are difficult to get elsewhere as their counterparts of a plant nature have less bioavailability (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/78\/3\/633S\/4690005\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which means that they are poorly absorbed or converted. These nutrients include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heme iron<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24667752\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">omega-3 fatty acids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin K2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selenium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28382889\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3905294\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to keep in mind that animal food is not just meat and fish. As our ancestors didn\u2019t waste food, they ate almost every part of what they caught or hunted. Such an approach provides for a more nourishing and healthy diet. For example, bone broth and cartilaginous cuts are filled with the amino acid glycine, which helps balance out the high methionine content of meat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25559959\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Organ meats, which are often referred to as \u201csuperfoods\u201d, are incredibly rich in nutrients such as (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319229\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin A<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin E<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin K<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetables\"><\/span><b>Vegetables<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the dominant source (possibly up to 65%) of energy in the diet of many hunter-gatherers was an animal product (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11965522\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), vegetables also played an important role and took up a large majority of the volume of the meal. Vegetables aren\u2019t as high in calories as animal products, but they\u2019re still nutritionally dense. They feed your microbiome and promote better digestion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables also offer a vast plethora of other health benefits, including better heart health, reduced risk of genetic diseases, high blood sugar, weight loss, and optimal gastrointestinal health. They are a prime source of many essential micronutrients. Some of the most health-beneficial vegetables you can consume on the ancestral diet include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323319\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-spinach-good-for-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-peas-good-for-you-losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peas<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet potato<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-carrots-keto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bell peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tomato-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to stick to a vegetarian version of the ancestral diet, here are some of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protein<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-rich vegetables you can include in your menu (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318600\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/ss\/slideshow-vegetables-protein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asparagus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watercress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mustard greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collard greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese cabbage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brussels sprouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artichoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White mushrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/day-weight-loss-low-carb-diet\/\"><i>7-Day Weight Loss Low-Carb Diet: Choose High-Protein, High-Fiber, or Ultra-Low-Carb<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits_Nuts_and_Seeds_in_moderation\"><\/span><b>Fruits, Nuts, and Seeds in moderation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are often seasonal, and some of them may not be available to you geographically, but fruits, nuts, and seeds are also an important part of a well-balanced ancestral diet. The fructose from whole fruit is healthy and can be a great option for someone with a sweet tooth. The type of fruits you may consume will vary regionally. You can do some research to find out which fruits, nuts, and seeds your direct ancestors ate or just consume in moderate amounts. They include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits_18\"><\/span><b>Fruits (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/324431\"><b>18<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-lemon-water-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lemons<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberries-on-keto-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blackberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oranges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pomegranate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-3-day-banana-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuts_21\"><\/span><b>Nuts (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323042\"><b>21<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pistachios<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazelnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seeds_1\"><\/span><b>Seeds (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-seeds-healthy-diet\"><b>1<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pomegranate seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flax seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemp seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunflower seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sesame seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grains_and_Legumes\"><\/span><b>Grains and Legumes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grains and legumes have long been consumed by people all over the world, but not in the way many people eat them now. Industrially baked goods and other processed grain products that are part of a modern diet are often considered to be the root cause of several health issues, including obesity and weight gain, acne, and high blood sugar. However, if you want to follow an ancestral diet as closely as possible, you don\u2019t necessarily need to give them up completely, but you can prepare them differently. For example, you can try to follow a long tradition of sourdoughs and sprouting, which often makes grains more easily digestible and their nutrients more readily available. Fermented, soured, or sprouted grain dishes are filled with enzymes and vitamins, and the process of preparation neutralizes a lot of phytic acids that can interfere with the absorption of nutrients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psychologyofeating.com\/ancestral-eating\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dairy\"><\/span><b>Dairy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already consume dairy products and want to follow an ancestral diet, it\u2019s recommended that you continue to eat and drink them in their purest form. Stick to full-fat and raw dairy, including cheese, milk, and yogurt. You should choose organic and grass-fed dairy products. Avoid low-fat and nonfat versions, as they are processed and not as nutritious and digestible (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psychologyofeating.com\/ancestral-eating\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Benefits_of_an_Ancestral_Diet\"><\/span><b>Health Benefits of an Ancestral Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ancestral diet is focused on whole foods and bans processed and industrialized modern foods, which may promote a variety of diseases. There are many health benefits to an ancestral diet, most of which are the same as those associated with the Paleo diet. Here are some of them\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9957574\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The modern diet is one of the main causes of high overweight and obesity rates. Junk food, sugary drinks, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-friendly-candy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other sources of empty calories could lead to weight gain, without offering any benefits to your health. The ancestral diet is well-balanced and, overall, more filling, which results in lower energy intake and weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Gut_Health\"><\/span><b>Improved Gut Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy gut is one of the keys to overall wellness. Following the ancestral diet may add to microbiome diversity. Due to a significant amount of fiber-rich foods, this nutritional plan promotes better digestion, which carries other health benefits.<\/span><\/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=ancestral_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-1.png\" alt=\"ancestral diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_Blood_Pressure_and_Better_Heart_Health\"><\/span><b>Lower Blood Pressure and Better Heart Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. An ancestral diet may help you lower your blood pressure and the level of bad LDL cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decreased_Inflammation\"><\/span><b>Decreased Inflammation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main factors that contributes to the onset of many chronic diseases is inflammation. This process is natural and often occurs in your body. However, when it turns into chronic inflammation, this is when the tables turn. Refined sugar and grains and seed oils may add to chronic inflammation. This is why if you exclude them from your diet, as the ancestral diet recommends, you could notice inflammation decreasing and potentially lower the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and mood disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=ancestral_diet\">BetterMe app is here to help you <\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_Following_an_Ancestral_Diet\"><\/span><b>How to Start Following an Ancestral Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any other nutritional plan, the ancestral diet requires certain modifications and adjustments to your current diet. You may need some time to get used to these changes. So, here are some tips on how to gradually transition to a whole-foods ancestral diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start visiting your local farmers\u2019 market<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradually substitute every food you eat with its organic version<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish contact with local farmers by searching for them on the internet or entering a buying club or farmer\u2019s co-op in your area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in a house, start growing a small backyard garden<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start cooking your meals instead of eating out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplify your food by reducing the number of ingredients and spices you use for one dish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop buying pre-packaged food<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Ancestral_Diet_Recipes\"><\/span><b>Best Ancestral Diet Recipes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve decided to try following the ancestral diet and your doctor or dietitian has approved this idea, you could start today. If you\u2019re still hesitant and feel that without flavor enhancers, tons of sugar, and a long process, your meals would be plain and boring, it\u2019s time to change your mind. These simple, nutrient-rich, and delicious recipes will make you immediately include them in your ancestral diet meal plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baked_Salmon_with_Fennel_and_Tomatoes\"><\/span><b>Baked Salmon with Fennel and Tomatoes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This super tasty, protein-packed, and easy-to-prepare ancestral dish is a perfect option for dinner. It\u2019s low in salt and carbs and provides you with a great amount of healthy fat. Here\u2019s the nutritional value of 1 serving of this baked salmon with fennel and tomatoes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/baked-salmon-fennel-tomatoes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories:<\/span><b> 398; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs:<\/span><b> 5 g; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats:<\/span><b> 25 g; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein:<\/span><b> 37 g<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Ingredients for 1 serving:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 salmon filet (about 6 oz or 170 g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium fennel bulb<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zest and juice of half of a lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of cherry tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of chopped flat-leaf parsley<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon of olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Directions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 160-180\u00b0C (320-356\u00b0F).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trim the fronds from the fennel, roughly chop them, and mix with parsley and lemon zest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut the fennel bulb in half and then cut each half into 3 wedges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook the fennel in boiling salted water for 10 minutes, then drain well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread the drained fennel over a shallow ovenproof dish, then add the tomatoes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes, before nestling the salmon among the veg, then sprinkle with lemon juice and bake for 15 more minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scatter over the parsley and serve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One-Pan_Summer_Eggs\"><\/span><b>One-Pan Summer Eggs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another protein-rich dish is one-pan summer eggs, which is a perfect seasonal breakfast choice. It will provide you with a pack of nutrients, while the delicious taste will elevate your mood for the rest of the day. One serving of one-pan summer eggs contains the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/one-pan-summer-eggs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories:<\/span><b> 169; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs:<\/span><b> 7 g; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats:<\/span><b> 13 g; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein:<\/span><b> 12 g<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Ingredients for 1 serving:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large zucchini, chopped into small chunks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of halved cherry tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon of olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd a garlic clove, crushed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few basil leaves to serve<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Directions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and add the zucchini chunks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fry for 5 minutes, constantly stirring until they start to soften.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook for a couple more minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir in a little seasoning, then make a gap in the mix and crack in an egg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover the pan with a lid or sheet of foil, then cook some more until the eggs are the desired consistency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scatter over a few basil leaves and serve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rosemary_Chicken_with_Oven-Roasted_Ratatouille\"><\/span><b>Rosemary Chicken with Oven-Roasted Ratatouille<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This colorful dish is a real celebration for your taste buds. The tender chicken balances out the juicy and rich vegetables, resulting in an ultimately delicious nutrient punch. One serving of this dish can offer you the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/rosemary-chicken-oven-roasted-ratatouille\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories:<\/span><b> 288; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs:<\/span><b> 11 g; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats:<\/span><b> 11 g; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein:<\/span><b> 37 g<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Ingredients for 1 serving:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 skinless, boneless chicken breast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd zucchini, sliced into half-moons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc eggplant, cut into chunky pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup of halved cherry tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 deseeded and roughly chopped yellow bell pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp finely chopped rosemary, plus 1 small spring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc garlic clove, crushed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tsp olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Directions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 180-200\u00b0C (350-390\u00b0F).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a large roasting tin, toss together the zucchini, eggplant, and pepper, with half of the chopped rosemary, half the garlic, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and the seasoning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread the mix in an even layer and roast in the oven for 20 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, mix the remaining garlic, rosemary, and oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slash a chicken breast 4-5 times with a sharp knife, brush over the prepared oil mix, season, and chill for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the vegetable mix has cooked for 20 minutes, stir in the tomatoes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make space in the roasting tin and nestle the chicken breast among the vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a rosemary sprig on top of the breast and cook for 18-20 minutes more, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are lightly caramelized.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve and enjoy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heart-Helper_Smoothie\"><\/span><b>Heart-Helper Smoothie<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This heart-helper smoothie is a great option for breakfast or snacks. As with any other smoothie, it\u2019s incredibly easy to make. It\u2019s filled with health-boosting nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, manganese, folate, and others. One serving of this smoothie provides (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/heart-helper-smoothie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories:<\/span><b> 88; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs:<\/span><b> 19 g; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats:<\/span><b> 0 g; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein:<\/span><b> 2 g<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Ingredients for 1 serving:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 small raw beetroots, peeled and roughly chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 small apple, peeled, quartered, and cored<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 g (oz) blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp grated ginger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup of water or to desired consistency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Directions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put all the ingredients in the blender.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend the mix until smooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the outcome is too thick for you, add more water and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-smoothies\/\"><i>24 Weight Loss Smoothies, 2 Diet Plans, and 5 Belly Fat Smoothie Secrets<\/i><\/a><\/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=ancestral_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.png\" alt=\"ancestral diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_ancestral_foods\"><\/span><strong>What are some ancestral foods?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All our ancestors came from different backgrounds, which means that the foods they consumed varied greatly. However, regardless of the region, some things that ancestral diets have in common include whole foods, non-industrialized, non-GMO meats, dairy, fruits, vegetables, fermented grains and vegetables, whole raw dairy, and plenty of animal fats and organ meats.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_find_my_ancestral_diet\"><\/span><strong>How do I find my ancestral diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn\u2019t a single ancestral diet, as the foods our ancestors consumed varied greatly according to their geographical location, climate, and cultural practices. Some consumed something like what we now know as the Paleo diet, while others were fond of a more plant-dominant diet. You can discover your ancestral diet by researching your heritage and consuming the whole foods your ancestors would have eaten before industrialized food processing emerged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the traditional cooking techniques used by your ancestors to enjoy the same flavors they did. These could include fermenting, soaking, and sprouting. These practices can enhance the nutrients and improve your digestion of the foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_keto_and_ancestral_diet\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between keto and ancestral diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that helps the body burn fat for energy. The ancestral diet is more flexible and focuses on natural, unprocessed foods that our ancestors ate without strict rules on carbs, fats, or proteins.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_carbs_did_our_ancestors_eat\"><\/span><strong>What carbs did our ancestors eat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies have suggested that eating meat helped early humans develop larger brains, leading many people to follow meat-heavy, low-carb diets such as keto to mimic their ancestors. However, new research has indicated that Neanderthals and their predecessors also ate a lot of starchy carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/neanderthals-carb-loaded-helping-grow-their-big-brains#:~:text=The%20work%20suggests%20the%20ancestors,10%2C000%20years%20ago%2C%20she%20says\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should ask your elders and check your history to study your ancestors&#8217; dietary patterns. Although it isn\u2019t necessary to incorporate these into your life, you can examine the difference between a plant-based and Paleo diet to make informed decisions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=ancestral_diet&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=ancestral_diet\" 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-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever imagined what your life would be like if you lived in the past? If it were possible, you would have to stick to an ancestral diet and eat minimally processed foods without flavor enhancers, added sugar, and other popular modern food components. This could be many times healthier than the modern diet, which encourages the consumption of junk food and increases the risk of various health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there\u2019s no need to travel back in time to change this, as you can try eating what your ancestors ate today. An ancestral diet is a nutritional philosophy that advises minimizing the consumption of industrialized, processed foods. It encourages you to eat natural, organic whole foods, which your direct ancestors used to eat. You should consume seasonal, local foods which have been minimally processed, or may not be processed at all. You can eat anything that can be obtained by hunting or gathering. You can buy organic food in specialized stores, at local markets, or even grow it yourself in your garden.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recipes presented above will make sure your ancestral diet meal plan is nutritious, filling, and delicious. Keep in mind that before you make any adjustments to your current nutritional plan, you should consult a dietitian.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are what you eat. Your food choices can significantly affect your life and health, especially if those choices are lacking in nutritional quality. This is why many people believe that most of the health problems people experience all over the world today are the result of an unhealthy diet.\u00a0 But who is to blame [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":61918,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"coauthors":[177,222],"class_list":["post-9322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diets"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Ancestral Diet: Going Back To Our Roots - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Can eating the same food as your ancestors reverse the harmful effects of a modern diet? 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Your food choices can significantly affect your life and health, especially if those choices are lacking in nutritional quality. 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