Consume These Foods

Meats, Eggs, and Seafood

Meat

All types of meat are allowed on the paleo diet, including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, bison, lamb, and game meat. It’s recommended to choose grass-fed, pasture-raised, and wild-caught meats when possible to ensure the highest quality.

Fish and Seafood

All types of fish and seafood are allowed on the paleo diet, including salmon, tuna, mackerel, shrimp, lobster, crabs, clams, oysters, and scallops. It’s recommended to choose wild-caught fish and seafood when possible to avoid contaminants and ensure sustainability.

Eggs

Eggs are allowed on the paleo diet and are a good source of protein and healthy fats. It’s recommended to choose organic, pasture-raised eggs when possible to ensure the highest quality.

Nuts and Seeds

All nuts allowed, except peanuts (legume). This includes almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, chia seeds, and flaxseeds. It’s recommended to choose raw or lightly roasted nuts and seeds to avoid added oils and salt. Generally speaking they have healthy fats, fiber, and promote a feeling of fullness when consumed which can prevent over consumption of foods.  Quinoa is considered a seed, which makes a great substitute for rice, pasta, oats, barley, and other grains.

Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits

All types of fruits are allowed on the paleo diet, including berries, apples, oranges, bananas, and melons. It’s recommended to choose whole fruits over fruit juices to ensure maximum fiber and nutrient content.

Vegetables

All types of vegetables are allowed on the paleo diet, including leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, and nightshades. It’s recommended to choose a variety of colorful vegetables to ensure a wide range of nutrients.

Condiments & Flavor Boosters

Herbs

All types of herbs are allowed on the paleo diet, including basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme, and rosemary. These can add flavor and nutrition to meals.

Spices

All types of spices are allowed on the paleo diet, including cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger. These can add flavor and nutrition to meals.

Mustard

Mustard is allowed on the paleo diet as long as it does not contain added sugar or other non-paleo ingredients.

Hot sauce

Many types of hot sauce are allowed on the paleo diet, as long as they do not contain added sugar or other non-paleo ingredients.

Salsa

Salsa is allowed on the paleo diet as long as it does not contain added sugar or other non-paleo ingredients.

Vinegar

Vinegar is allowed on the paleo diet as long as it is made from paleo-friendly ingredients such as apple cider or balsamic vinegar.

Lemon juice

Lemon juice is allowed on the paleo diet and can be used to add flavor to meals. It’s also a good source of vitamin C.

Lime juice

Lime juice is allowed on the paleo diet and can be used to add flavor to meals. It’s also a good source of vitamin C.

Balsamic glaze

Balsamic glaze is allowed on the paleo diet as long as it is made from paleo-friendly ingredients such as balsamic vinegar and does not contain added sugar or other non-paleo ingredients.

Pesto

Pesto is allowed on the paleo diet as long as it is made from paleo-friendly ingredients such as basil, pine nuts, and olive oil.

Coconut aminos

Coconut aminos is a paleo-friendly alternative to soy sauce and can be used to add flavor to meals. It’s made from coconut sap and is a good source of amino acids.

Cook With These

Organic grass-fed butter

Organic grass-fed butter is allowed on the paleo diet in moderation. It’s a good source of healthy fats and can be used for cooking or as a spread.

Ghee

Ghee is a type of clarified butter that is allowed on the paleo diet. It’s a good source of healthy fats and has a high smoke point, making it ideal for cooking.

Beef tallow

Beef tallow is a type of rendered beef fat that is allowed on the paleo diet. It’s a good source of healthy fats and can be used for cooking or as a spread.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is allowed on the paleo diet and is a good source of healthy fats. It’s ideal for cooking due to its high smoke point.

Beverages

Water

Water is essential for optimal health and is allowed on the paleo diet. It’s recommended to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day to stay hydrated. Filtered water or spring water may be a better choice than tap water in areas where the tap water is known to be contaminated or have a high level of minerals. Additionally, some people find that alkaline water or electrolyte-enhanced water can help them stay hydrated more effectively. Avoid sugary electrolyte drinks.

Herbal tea

Herbal tea is allowed on the paleo diet and can provide a range of health benefits, depending on the herbs used. Some examples include chamomile tea, peppermint tea, and ginger tea.

Black coffee

Black coffee is allowed on the paleo diet in moderation. It’s important to choose high-quality coffee and avoid adding sugar or non-paleo sweeteners.

Coconut water

Coconut water is allowed on the paleo diet and can provide hydration and electrolytes. It’s important to choose varieties that do not contain added sugar or other non-paleo ingredients.

Fresh juice

Fresh juice made from paleo-friendly fruits and vegetables is allowed on the paleo diet in moderation. It’s important to choose whole fruits and vegetables over juice whenever possible to ensure maximum fiber and nutrient content.

Nut milk

Nut milk made from paleo-friendly nuts such as almonds, cashews, or macadamia nuts is allowed on the paleo diet. It’s important to choose varieties that do not contain added sugar or other non-paleo ingredients.

Bone broth

Bone broth is highly encouraged on the paleo diet and can provide a range of health benefits, including supporting gut health and immune function.

Kombucha

Kombucha is allowed on the paleo diet and can provide probiotics to support gut health. It’s important to choose varieties that do not contain added sugar or other non-paleo ingredients.

Sparkling water

Sparkling water is allowed on the paleo diet and can provide a refreshing alternative to plain water.

Homemade smoothies

Homemade smoothies made with paleo-friendly ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and nut milk are allowed on the paleo diet. It’s important to choose ingredients that are low in sugar and avoid adding non-paleo sweeteners.