What You Can Eat on the Paleo Diet

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The Paleo Food list, to put it simply, is all foods that are natural, organic, wild and unprocessed BUT EXCLUDES all grain and dairy. Do not be shocked at this revelation as there is more than enough included and allowed foods that you will not even miss the bad habit of grain and dairy. The Paleo Food List 'allowed foods' are more than enough to make mealtimes exciting, satisfying and flavoursome. Bearing in mind that the use of spices and herbs is not limited in any way.

NB: LEGUMES are also NOT part of the Paleo list. The legumes as we know them are the seeds of the plant and a toxin is ingeniously produced in order to prevent grazing animal from eating them..Therefore even sprouted legumes contain the toxin (saponin) and cooking does not reduce or eradicate it.

MEATS: all meats (preferably wild/organic) are allowed as long as the cut is lean with all fat trimmed off inclusive of organ meats eg liver etc

POULTRY: chicken, duck and game bird - skinless.

EGGS: chicken, duck, goose, etc: 6 eggs a week is the limited remembering to count in any egg or eggs used in a recipe.

SEAFOOD: all species available; whitefish, redfish, game fish etc; shellfish, lobster, crab, mussels etc etc preferably of course wild.

OILS: the most popular is olive oil however other oils such as avocado and nut oils are also acceptable and some Paleo food lists advise ghee can be used.

Below are recommended fruits and vegetables. These are not the only ones you can use merely an indication.

Recommended-Fruits

Watermelon

Apricot

Tangerine

Banana

Rhubarb

Cantaloupe

Plums

Figs

Persimmon

Guava

Pears

Lemon and lime

Papaya

Melons - all

Nectarine

Orange

Mandarin

Passion fruit

Lychee

Peaches

Kiwi

Pineapple

Grapefruit

Pomegranate

Cherries

Berries - blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, gooseberries- the full spectrum allowed

Avocado

Apple

Recommended-Vegetables

Turnips

Asparagus

Spinach

Beet greens

Squash - all kinds

Brinjal/Eggplant

Pumpkin

Brussel Sprouts

Parsnips

Carrots

Onions

Celery

Lettuce

Cucumber

Kahle

Fennel

Kohlrabi

Endive

Mushrooms

Collard

Parsley

Cauliflower

Peppers - all

Cabbage

Radish

Bell peppers

Swiss chard

Beetroot - beet greens are the leaves of beetroot and considered to be high in nutrients

Tomatoes - all

Broccoli

Watercress

Artichokes

Organic or wild is the preferred option! Wherever possible source locally grown, seasonal organic produce. Enquire about local farmers' markets - these markets are often the best option for fresh and cheap produce. Eating seasonal available produce is part of a healthy lifestyle - the seasons and our nutritional needs are linked and specifically designed this way for us by none other than mother nature herself.

There is some controversy over the use of root vegetables and if you must have them use in moderation particularly if you find weight loss is slow. However nothing stop you from using the leaves of the bulb or root vegetables.

I am sure by now you have realised that there is more than adequate option of foods to enable you to enjoy every meal, everyday for the rest of your healthy life.

Organic or wild is the preferred option! Wherever possible source locally grown, seasonal organic produce. Enquire about local farmers' markets - these markets are often the best option for fresh and cheap produce. Eating seasonal available produce is part of a healthy lifestyle - the seasons and our nutritional needs are linked and specifically designed this way for us by none other than mother nature herself.

There is some controversy over the use of root vegetables and if you must have them use in moderation particularly if you find weight loss is slow. However nothing stop you from using the leaves of the bulb or root vegetables.

I am sure by now you have realised that there is more than adequate option of foods to enable you to enjoy every meal, everyday for the rest of your healthy life.

P.S. Be sure to check out the Paleo Recipe Book.  It contains over 370 recipes and covers absolutely everything you need.

Paleo cooking provides a simple, natural way of eating that can dramatically improve health, and help you to lose weight in the process. No other weight loss diet is as basic, yet effective. If you want to lose weight fast, increase your energy and your sex drive, improve your immune system and have a clearer, smoother complexion then the Paleo diet might just be the answer. The Paleo Recipe book is just one resource that could help you achieve your goals.

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