The Arthur De Vany Diet is a nutrition plan created by Dr. Arthur De Vany, author of the book "The New Evolution Diet." This diet, also known as Evolutionary Fitness, is a combination of the principles of the Paleo Diet and intermittent fasting. The safety and efficacy of this diet has not been scientifically proven, so speak with your doctor before starting this diet plan. As the Evolutionary Fitness website explains, Dr. De Vany is a professor of mathematical behavioral sciences and economics, not nutrition or physiology, so discontinue the diet immediately if your health begins to suffer.
Fish
As the official website for the Paleo Diet explains, the diet has one broad restriction--you may only eat foods that humans ate before the establishment of agriculture and animal husbandry. This means that any foods that were the result of human innovations--grains, dairy, beans, potatoes, sugar and processed foods--are not acceptable. Because fish were edible before the dawn of agriculture, you may eat fish on the Arthur De Vany Diet. Fish are a good source of protein, and many fish are low in fat, such as tuna and cod. Other fish, such as salmon and trout, are high in fat. The American Heart Association notes the fat in these fish comes from omega-3 fatty acids, which may have positive health effects.
Berries
The Arthur De Vany Diet prohibits processed sugar, but the sugar found in fruit is acceptable. While the nutrient and calorie content varies by the specific type, berries tend to be low in calories but rich in vitamins and nutrients. Eating berries may satisfy any cravings for sweets you have, as rich desserts such as ice cream are not allowed on the Arthur De Vany Diet.
Nuts
In an article about the benefits of the Arthur De Vany Diet published in the August 14, 2007 issue of the newspaper "The Independent," nuts are recommended as a good choice for this diet. Nuts are generally considered nutritious, though high in fat. Like fish, the fat in nuts is unsaturated and considered to be healthy when eaten in moderation.
Meat
Because cavemen hunted meat before the dawn of animal husbandry, you may eat as much meat as you want on the Arthur De Vany Diet. However, the diet is not immune to the laws of thermogenics--if you eat more calories than your body expends daily, you will gain fat, no matter what the food source. Meat is a carbohydrate-free protein source, though fat content can vary widely.
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