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Paleo Beverages and Desserts

If we followed in the footsteps of our Stone Age

ancestors, Paleo beverages would be pretty boring—that

is, unless you want to drink nothing but water for the rest of
your life. Fortunately for us, we have the technical means to
produce beverages that are not only healthy but also
pleasing to our palates. Smoothies, particularly if mixed
with a protein such as egg white, are wholesome, restore
muscle glycogen, and promote muscle building. Freshly
juiced fruits and veggies yield a nutritious beverage rich in
vitamins, minerals, and photochemicals.

However, if you are overweight or have metabolic
syndrome symptoms (high blood pressure, abnormal blood
lipids, type 2 diabetes, or heart disease), restrict or
eliminate all fruit and vegetable juices. For those in good
health, remember the 85-15 rule, which allows you a glass
of wine or two with your dinner. When in doubt about
beverages, drink water.

The ground rules for modern-day Paleo desserts are
simple: no refined sugars, grains, or honey. Focus on fresh
fruits, dried fruits, nuts, spices, herbs, fruit purees, and even