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THE PALEO TRIATHLETE

The paleo diet goes back to caveman times (more on paleo on page 31) and is a nutritional strategy that’s all about the natural – about grass-fed meat, plenty of fruit and vegetables, and healthy fats such as nuts and seeds. This is said to reduce inflammation, balance blood glucose levels and keep you feeling fuller for longer. The paleo diet tries to avoid carbohydrates in the form of processed sugars, grains, pulses and beans, root vegetables and potatoes, as well as salt and dairy. Despite not being a huge fan of these types of diets that restrict important food groups such as wholegrains, they can pay off at certain times of the season, like

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