Análisis de la dieta paleo y su aplicación en platos de cocina de autor de sal y dulce

Abstract

The Paleolithic or Paleo diet is based on the ancient diet of wild plants, wild animals, nuts, fruits; that follow the nutritional parameters of our ancestors. It focuses on the use of foods that existed before the Neolithic era, excluding grains, legumes, dairy products, salt, refined sugar, etc.

The Paleo Diet is a lifestyle, more than just a popular diet. In addition, the diet is easy to follow and gaining popularity in the society because, people take care about the foods that ingest.

The present research work has four chapters, which refer to the study of the Paleolithic Diet, and its subsequent presentation in a Cookbook made by the Author.

The first chapter describes the generalities of the Paleolithic Diet and its main characteristics, the advantages and disadvantages of applying this method of feeding, as well as a comparative table between Paleo Diet and Traditional Diet.

The second chapter has the lists of products like meats, fruits, vegetables, fats, etc, which can be consumed and foods which are not allowed to be consumed. Additionally, the cooking techniques suitable for this diet, according to an interview with a nutritionist, Dra. Katherine Orbe from Cuenca.

The third chapter consists on the description and characteristics of the Author´s Kitchen from which obtained the fundamentals for the preparation of the recipes described in the work. Finally in the fourth and last chapter are the twenty recipes divide into three parts, entrees, forts and desserts. Also an analysis about the opinions of the focus group integrated by professional people in gastronomy.