Let’s be honest: I’m not one to shy away from indulging in my favorite comfort foods. Sure, those jeans of mine might feel just a tad too tight, and that jiggly bit I didn’t notice before is making itself known. But every year (okay, multiple times a year), I find myself contemplating a diet to shed a few pounds.
Naturally, I turn to Pinterest for inspiration because when my mind screams “healthy eating,” but my heart whispers “chocolate croissant,” I need some motivation. The overwhelming consensus seems to be that the Paleo diet is the holy grail of eating well.
Scrolling through countless mouth-watering recipes and images of toned individuals who have transformed their bodies through this diet makes it hard to resist. The premise is straightforward: consume only what our ancient ancestors would have eaten—mostly meat and vegetables—with zero processed foods. Now, I enjoy a good steak and fresh veggies, but here’s my dilemma: I need some bread with that.
No offense to the die-hard Paleo enthusiasts out there; I genuinely admire your commitment to the lifestyle. But let’s be real: the buns I crave are those fluffy, warm ones cradling a juicy cheeseburger. Who could resist a chewy pretzel roll? Or anything described as “warm,” “gooey,” “buttered,” or even “cinnamon” (I’m not picky!).
It’s worth noting that our Paleolithic ancestors ate what they did simply because they hadn’t yet invented ovens or pastries. I mean, can you imagine how much more enjoyable a long day of mammoth hunting would have been with a hearty pasta meal to fuel the adventure? And a bowl of rabbit stew would have been infinitely better with a crusty roll on the side.
Sure, life in prehistoric times must have been tough—no ibuprofen, no heating pads, and definitely no tampons! Can you envision the horror of facing those challenges without the sweet comfort of carbs or sugar? Our cave-women ancestors would have surely appreciated a jar of Nutella to drown their sorrows in, rather than relying on makeshift leaves for comfort.
While I respect the Paleo principles, our ancestors didn’t stick to them out of health concerns or the fear of tight clothing. They simply ate what was available in a world devoid of bakeries or coffee shops. If they could witness today’s Paleo enthusiasts shunning the joy of bread for the sake of health, I can only imagine their reaction—probably something like, “Your loss!” (or whatever primitive expression they would have used).
So, to all of you committed Paleo folks, keep doing what you do best. I’ll be over here, happily enjoying my basket of rolls and perhaps sporting a muffin top as a result. And honestly? I wouldn’t trade my love for bread for anything (well, at least until swimsuit season rolls around).
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In summary, while the Paleo diet has its merits, I’ll choose the joy of fresh bread any day.