Eating Like Our Ancestors: Trevor Connor on the Paleo Diet
The focus of the Paleo Diet is not on ratios, but on eating the foods we evolved to eat. The ratio is a by-product.
What if the secret to better health lies in the past? In this engaging episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles chats with Trevor Connor, the CEO of The Paleo Diet, LLC, and a former graduate student of Dr. Loren Cordain. Trevor dives into his journey from web development to semi-professional cycling, and eventually, to pioneering research on the Paleo Diet.
He discusses his pilot study involving nearly 60 volunteers with various autoimmune conditions, including Crohn's disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The conversation reveals how the Paleo Diet focuses on eating foods our ancestors consumed, rather than obsessing over food ratios. Trevor shares his insights on why balance and intuition are crucial when it comes to food choices and highlights the risks associated with processed foods.
Wrapping up, he reflects on the true meaning of success and how it ties into our dietary habits. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about ancestral eating and its potential benefits for modern health challenges.