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126 | NOVEMBER 2015 nshoremag.com in-depth LIVE had strength and endurance equal to today's best athletes, as fitness was built into their lifestyle, which was active but marked by long periods of rest. They worked for food and shelter for 10 to 15 hours a week and spent the majority of their time socializing and relaxing. They ate the lean meat and omega-3-rich fat from wild game and fish in addition to diverse plant species and limited rations of fruits, nuts, and seeds. REASONS TO CONSIDER GOING PALEO Wolf's work demonstrates that following a Paleo diet optimizes per- Rodgers's latest book goes beyond recipes and includes ways to live a richer, healthier, more meaningful life. photograph by Doug Levy formance, improves overall health, and increases longevity. As one of the most sought-after strength and conditioning coaches in the world, he proves lean muscle, fat loss, healthy joints, clear skin, strong bones and teeth, optimal brain function, and balanced moods re- sult from a Paleo diet. Futhermore, he credits Paleo nutrition with getting rid of bloating; reversing weight gain; eradicating false hun- ger, inflamed joints, high choles- terol, and risk of major disease; and easing mental and physical malaise. Wolf's colleague, Diana Rodg- ers—owner of Radiance Nutritional Therapy and author of The Home- grown Paleo Cookbook and Paleo Lunches and Breakfasts on the Go— points out: "It's impossible to be a happy, healthy person if your gut bacteria are off. There is a big corre- lation between depression and diet." SO WHAT? A CASE STUDY "Times are changing," notes Rodgers. "People are realizing it's not fat that makes you fat, it's processed foods and sugar that make you fat. And comparatively, grains don't provide a whole lot of nutritional value." Rodgers's own story is almost a textbook case of why a good many