Key Components of the Paleo Diet
- An abundance of vegetables.
- Lean Meats – Beef, Veal, Venison, Lamb, Chicken, Bison and more. Try to have these grass-fed if at all possible.
- Fish – Salmon, Tilapia, Bass and more.
- Seafood
- Some Fruit – Lean towards berries & those of the less sugary variety)
- Nuts and seeds in moderation.
- Natural oils (olive, coconut and avocado oils are all great), replacing butter and margarine.
- Eat a variety of foods, minimally processed and seasonally fresh and locally grown foods.
- Consuming up to 7 eggs per week.
- Regular physical activity.
Foods and Flavors of the Paleo Diet
VEGETABLES
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Arugula
- Bamboo shoots
- Beets
- Bok choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cassava
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chard
- Collard greens
- Cucumbers
- Daikon
- Dandelion greens
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Green beans
- Green onions
- Jicama
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Lotus roots
- Mushrooms
- Mustard
- Greens
- Okra
- Onions
- Parsley
- Parsnips
- Peppers
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radishes
- Rapini
- Rutabagas
- Seaweed
- Shallots
- Snap peas
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sugar snaps
- Sunchokes
- Sweet potatoes
- Taro
- Tomatillos
- Tomatoes
- Turnip greens
- Turnips
- Watercress
- Yams
- Yuccas
FRUITS
- Apples
- Apricots
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Cranberries
- Figs
- Grapefruit
- Grapes
- Guavas
- Kiwis
- Lemons
- Limes
- Lychees
- Mangoes
- Melons
- Nectarines
- Oranges
- Papayas
- Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Pineapples
- Plantains
- Plums
- Pomegranates
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Star fruit
- Strawberries
- Tangerines
- Watermelon
GRAINS
- NONE
MEAT, POULTRY, FISH & SEAFOOD
- Abalone
- Cockles
- Clams
- Crab
- Eel
- Flounder
- Lobster
- Mackerel
- Mussels
- Octopus
- Oysters
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Sea bass
- Shrimp
- Squid
- Tilapia
- Tuna
- Whelk
- Yellowtail
- Chicken
- Duck
- Guinea
- Fowl
- Beef
- Goat
- Lamb
- Mutton
- Pork
EGGS
- Chicken
- Quail
- Duck
DAIRY
- Depends on who you listen to
NUTS & SEEDS
- Almonds
- Brazil nuts
- Chesternuts
- Hazelnuts
- Macadamia
- Pecans
- Pine nuts
- Pistachios
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Walnuts
HERBS & SPICES
- Anise
- Basil
- Bay leaf
- Chiles
- Clove
- Cumin
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Lavender
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Pepper
- Pul biber
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Savory
- Sumac
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Zatar
SWEETS
- NONE
ALCOHOL
- NONE
WATER
- Drink plenty
Great summary of the essentials of the paleo diet.
I’m currently in the process of getting used to it by eliminating certain groups of food. I will do it slowly, but steadily and my goal is to eventually make clean eating a permanent part of my lifestyle.
Thanks for this post and have a great day!