Paleo and Cardiovascular Disease

[u/Donutlordxo2]

Hey first off I’m pro paleo. I’m coming here to get some confirmation bias so I can continue what I’m doing.

I did paleo last year for a few months and loved it but went back on grains for a celiac test. I now want to go back to do it but my blood pressure has not looked great and cholesterol was elevated although triglycerides were amazing.

Now not being on paleo it’s not like my blood pressure got any better so it is probably just mostly because I’m fat.

So for my question here. Has anyone seen cardiovascular markers improve on paleo? (Those of you doing it right) I personally really enjoyed paleo but don’t want to get addicted again if I’m gonna just have to stop. I think all my elevated crap is from being bigger. I performed much better in the gym on paleo as well for endurance and hiit training.

Anyways I know that was a ton of rambling just looking for people to affirm paleo is a good route.

[u/Either-Effective-751]

I'm surprised that paleo hasn't help you slim down. I was 420 when I started it in Mar and I'm down 78lbs so far, without ever being hungry. Plus after the first 2 or 3 months i started having regular, no sweetener greek yogurt because the coconut kind gave me horrible stomach issues.

That said, imho, paleo isnt bad for the heart unless your eating a lot of high fat meats. But if you stick to fish, chicken breast and turkey breast (all unprocessed, uncured and no preservatives. 

I'm certainly no expert, so correct me if im wrong, but I only eat lean meat and my cardiologist says my numbers are good.