Meats, Eggs, and Seafood

Meat

All types of meat are allowed on the diet, including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, bison, lamb, and game meat. It’s recommended to choose grass-fed, pasture-raised, and organic 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.

Eggs

Eggs are allowed and encouraged on the diet because they 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 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 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.

Dairy products

Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are allowed on the diet but keep in mind that they can be very high calorie and could result in you having a challenging time losing weight if that’s your health goal. Best forms are raw.

The “healthiness” of milk depends on various factors, including individual dietary needs, preferences, and potential intolerances. Continue to avoid if you have a sensitivity or intolerance. If you goal is weight loss, try to limit cheese intake to twice a week. General rule: hard cheeses are better than soft cheeses.

Condiments & Flavor Boosters

Herbs

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

Mustard

Mustard is allowed on the diet as long as it does not contain added sugar.

Hot sauce

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

Salsa

Salsa is allowed on the diet as long as it does not contain added sugar or use other sweeteners.

Vinegar

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

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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 diet in moderation. It’s important to choose high-quality coffee and avoid adding sweeteners.

Coconut water

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

Fresh juice

Fresh juice made from fruits and vegetables is allowed on the diet in moderation. Limit to once daily

Nut milk

Nut milk made from nuts such as almonds, cashews, or macadamia nuts is allowed on the diet.

Bone broth

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

Kombucha

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

Sparkling water

Sparkling water is allowed on the diet and can provide a refreshing alternative to plain water. Don’t replace water intake with soda water or sparkling water. These are to be drunk in moderation only.

Electrolyte powder

Choose a product that doesn’t have any sugar added sugar or high fructose corn syrup.