Paleo Diet

Hi Adam,

For most people to build muscle, this is way too low a carb intake. I think sweet potato is allowable on paleo and it is a good source of complex, fiberous carbs. Also, even Nell Stephenson, our resident Paleo expert modifies her paleo diet to allow for carb gels during her triathlon training. So there is no reason not to add a few healthy carbs into your paleo diet if they are going to help you achieve your goals, right?

You should probably do a search (type "Nell Stephenson" into the box in the top right) of Nell's previous articles and answers...

Thanks for this, I was hoping to add sweet pototoes if i try this diet because I could never get the amount of carbs required from veggies without over indulging on fruit. I will be trying this diet having sweet potatoes with breakfast, fruit nuts and protein smoothie as morning snack, salmon salad for lunch, EAAs and protein1/2 before training, 1/2 during training, protein with large banana post workout, meat veggies and sweet potato for tea, then nuts and protein late evening snack.

I find Paleo throughout the day then carb up on organic oats and raw milk in the night before bed. Works a treat if you're training in the AM. Check out "The Paleo Diet For Athletes" it cover supplements as well as including dextrose in your post workout shake for recovery. Makes the diet that much easier to stick to and it allows you to train at optimal levels without ever feeling lethargic. Just my opinion.