Does the Paleo diet work for athletes?

Yes. Research by Loren Cordain, Ph.D. (author of The Paleo Diet and The Paleo Diet For Athletes) has demonstrated with elite athletes that replacing the calories provided by processed carbohydrates like pasta, bread and cereal with Paleo-approved foods results in improved athletic performance.

As an athlete, you might benefit from eating a Paleo/Zone diet. Paleo refers to the kinds of foods and Zone refers to the macronutrient ratio. *** Paleo = meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, healthy oils, spices Zone = Protein30%, Fat30%, Carbohydrate40% Enter the Zone was published in 1995 by Barry Sears, Ph.D.

The book was highly influential and introduced the general public to "wonder hormones," eicosanoids. Personally, my view of nutritional science shifted greatly after I read it. But real-life application has shown that getting into the zone is not a one-size-fits-all ratio.

CrossFit athletes who eat a Paleo/Zone diet often eat fewer than 40% carbohydrates and more than 30% ...

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