The Tsim Tsoum Approaches for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Table 3

Nutrient composition in the late Paleolithic and current recommendations.

Nutrient	Late Paleolithic	Current recommendation
Total dietary energy %
Protein	33	12
Carbohydrate	46	58
Fat	21	30
Alcohol	−0	moderate alcohol
P/S ratio	1.41	1.00
Cholesterol, mg	520	300
Fiber, g	100–150	30–60
Sodium, mg	690	1100–3300
Calcium, mg	1500–2000	800-1600
Ascorbic acid, mg	440	60

Modified from Eaton et al. in Simopoulos [14].