Diet trends come and go, but the paleo diet is one that is likely to stick around for the long haul.
Why? Loosely based on the foods that hunters and gatherers ate, the paleo diet focuses on simple, unprocessed foods including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, vegetables, fruit, seeds, nuts, and healthy fats. Basically, a smart template for good, clean eating. Many people find the paleo diet helps reduce inflammation, maintain healthy weight, and promote good energy and sleep.
What foods are included and excluded on a typical paleo meal plan?
Here are some foods you will avoid with a paleo meal plan:
- Grains
- Legumes including beans, lentils, and soy products
- Refined sugar and artificial sweeteners
- Vegetable oils such as canola, soy, corn, and grapeseed
- Packaged and processed foods
- Dairy* (though many paleo diet peeps allow for ghee)
A typical meal on a good paleo meal plan will include:
Vegetables – Aim to fill half of your plate with non-starchy greens veggies
Animal protein – 1-2 palm-sized portions of meat, fish or poultry or 2-4 eggs
Healthy fats such as avocado, nut butters, olive oil, coconut oil, or lard, or tallow
Starchy vegetables, fruit, or nuts – optional addition
While there are loose “rules” for the paleo diet, it’s important to remember that the person that ultimately should make decisions about what you eat is YOU. So if you want to add potatoes, white rice, and other non-paleo food, to your paleo meal plan, that is your call. The Real Plans app is great at helping you customize your diet, and if you have family members that aren’t following a paleo diet at all, the app can do it all.
Avoid shopping temptations
Stocking your kitchen with paleo-friendly ingredients can be half the battle. Our mobile grocery list saves you time, money & food waste by making sure you only buy what you need to stick with your paleo meal plan.
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We’ve teamed up with Instacart and Amazon Fresh so you can get your paleo diet groceries delivered and skip the store.
