The basic premise of leading a paleo lifestyle is to remove all processed foods and eliminate toxins from your body. This being said, alcohol is technically not paleo; it is both heavily processed and a toxin. A great deal of people who have made the switch to a paleo lifestyle, do so more in a new aged way. The first thing that they alter in the original paleo diet is the allowance of alcohol consumption. But under what premise do they convince themselves that alcohol should be considered paleo or at least a part of their paleo lifestyle despite the toxins in it?
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It is fermented and typically made from pears and apples; it is also available gluten free. Hard cider is the one alcohol that is considered to be paleo, though some hard ciders are not. You should always read the label and check for added sugar on the brand on hard cider before purchasing it. Hard cider is also available in organic options and sugar free option. While hard cider is made from paleo friendly ingredients, it is still a toxin. Alcohol is not only bad for your liver, it is addictive, can cause your body to prioritize detoxification over nutrients, can affect your blood sugar, and it is dehydrating.
Is Alcohol Really Paleo Friendly?
The bottom line is that; alcohol is not paleo in any form. Though, some forms are far better for you than others, it is still toxic to your body. Choosing to consume alcohol even though it doesn’t meet paleo guidelines is completely a personal choice. But if you are focused on healing your body from the inside out and only putting what’s good for you into it, it’s a toxin and toxic for your body and health just like processed snack foods that you have probably been dreaming about for some time. The question is, Is it worth it to you for the sake of