The Paleo Diet Plan
The paleolithic diet (or paleo diet), is also known as the caveman diet, stone age diet and the hunter-gatherer diet. This is a modern diet which aims to improve your health, reduce risk of chronic disease and help with weight loss.
The Paleo diet is based on the idea that our optimal diet should consist of foods which closely match what our early ancestors ate for the majority of their existence, until the very recent transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture.1
Fitium is an online personalised diet plan which takes advantage of some of the core fundamentals of the Paleo Diet and incorporates these into a complete diet plan tailored to your diet goals.
Click here to find out more about our unique approach to weight loss, and how our personalised diet plan can help you lose weight the smart way.

A taster of our Paleo inspired meal plans
Fitium features a wide range of meal plans tailored to your diet needs, that feature whole foods packed with nutrients.
Reduce those cravings
Burn fat naturally
Lower risk of diabetes2
Dairy free (optional)
Tasty nutrient rich meals
May lower cholesterol2
Boost energy levels
Gluten free (optional)

How does the Paleo diet work?
The Paleo diet is based on the idea that our optimal diet should consist of foods which closely match what our early ancestors ate for the majority of their existence.
This is a view which is gaining a lot of traction, especially at a time when considerable research is confirming the link between our modern western diet and increases in incidences of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis and cancer which were either non-existent, or rarely occurring.3

How does the Paleo diet work?
In a typical Paleo diet you won’t find any of the following:
Cereal grains
Legumes
Dairy
Starches
Processed foods
Added salt
Refined oils
In other words, no potatoes, no rice, no pasta, no flour based foods, no beans, no sweeteners, no cheese and no milk!

Is the Paleo diet healthy?
The paleo diet is founded on these core principles:
Prioritising Protein
Prioritising Fiber
Healthy Omega 3 fats
Less Carbs & focus on low GI food
More potassium less sodium
Nutrient rich foods
Cutting out common allergens
Unlike many new diets, the Paleo diet is founded on principles which have been followed by our ancestors for thousands of years, and as far as researchers can tell, did not suffer from our modern western diseases such as obesity, cancer, diabetes or heart disease.1
The Paleo diet is also ideal if you suffer from major food sensitivities, as it cuts out some of the most common inflammation and allergy prone food groups including gluten, dairy, processed foods and sugars.4

Is the Paleo diet for you?
The Paleo diet can bring a lot of health benefits, from improved digestive health, to natural weight loss.
But the Paleo diet has some limitations, for example:
It requires a considerable diet and lifestyle changes due to its highly restrictive nature, eliminating many staples you might be used to.
It is also important to note that it is not possible to follow the Paleo diet if you are vegetarian or vegan due to the emphasis on animal foods.
But whether or not you follow the full Paleo diet, you will benefit from making some of the changes suggested in this diet.

How does Fitium compare?
Fitium takes advantage of many of the core principles used in the Paleo diet without some of the restrictions which can make it difficult to follow.
But thats not all... Fitium provides additional benefits by incorporating these into a diet plan tailored to your diet goal.
These include:
Helping you find the right macronutrient mix so you can lose weight naturally
Designing meals that keep you satisfied and cut down on cravings
Prioritising foods with high nutrient quality to get important vitamins & minerals
Optimising meals to promote fat burn rather than fat storage
Finally, Fitium is not just a diet, but a complete weight loss system tailored to your needs, featuring everything you need to start getting results fast.
[1] Cordain L, Brand Miller J, Eaton SB, Mann N, Holt SHA, Speth JD. Plant to animal subsistence ratios and macronutrient energy estimations in worldwide hunter-gatherer diets. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000, 71:682-92. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
[2] Leeds AR. Glycemic index and heart disease. Am J Clin Nutr.2002;76:286S-289S. DS. The glycemic index: physiological mechanisms relating to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. JAMA. 2002; 287:2414-2423. Department of Nutrition, King's College London
[3] Cordain L, Eaton SB, Sebastian A, Mann N, Lindeberg S, Watkins BA, O’Keefe JH, Brand-Miller J. Origins and evolution of the western diet: Health implications for the 21st century. Am J Clin Nutr 2005;81:341-54 The western diet and lifestyle and diseases of civilization
[4] Cordain L, (1999). Cereal grains: humanity’s double edged sword. World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics, 84: 19-73. Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA.