“The simple absence of grains or dairy or whathaveyou in stuff you eat doesn’t make it “Paleo”. A Paleo way of life is about choosing to partake in a “nutrient-dense life”, complete with deeply nourishing food, emotionally satisfying social relationships, and genuine interaction with the natural (i.e. outside) world. Embrace the spirit of the lifestyle instead of seeking ways to work around it. Relying on a blend of dried fruit and nuts isn’t “Paleo” – it’s just overeating trail mix. ”
-Dallas and Melissa Hartwig (Founders of Whole30 and Whole9)
This comes from Tom Denham, whose Whole Life Eating blog is an essential source of how to eat when I did the Whole30 Challenge.
And it shows that is truly appealing and necessary to the paleo lifestyle. It hasn’t been the changing of how I eat (although that has been crucial) that is been the monumental shift. It’s recognizing what really gives me energy and meaning in life. For too long, I took advantage of relationships and the joys of nature.
The Road to Good Air 