Paleo eating

I love the idea of the Paleo diet.  It's logical, it's obvious - simple!  If it doesn't grow or run around then it's probably not all that good for you.  Sticking to things that are least processed is a winner.  They're usually less expensive and you know what's in them.

I'm not really one for worrying about things being organic as I reckon we're exposed to so many different chemicals and nasties on a daily basis that what we eat won't make much difference.  I try to go for free range and hate factory farming, but I'm not going to lose sleep over it.  There's only so much you can do.

So from a bit of research I found this simple guide:

The Beginners Guide to the Paleo Diet

And my general diet for the past 2.5 years has been light on these things anyway:

• Cheese
• Butter
• Fats/oils in general (we use frylight for cooking)
• Bread

So I'm trying to limit grains further, although I'm including rice as I figure it's a grass, and aiming to eat less carbs generally.

It's really really hard!!!

I've also found loads of sites that offer you recipes and ways to make everyday things paleo-style, but I find them all a bit daft when they say you need a waffle iron or a food processor to make them. 

So I'm sticking to the basics:

• I avoid sugar 
• I avoid dairy where possible and within reason
• Meals will usually consist of vegetables and lean protein with some unrefined carbs
• I eat fruit/veg as snacks between meals

Also:

• I will not take the easy option of takeaway
• Pizza cannot have cheese on it
• 3 coffees a day is enough (although this is the first rule to get broken on a daily basis)
• I drink lots water and green tea

This is all well and good, except when it all gets a bit fraught on a work day and all I can think of after 5pm is 'Where the hell is the wine?!'