Much of the success of the Paleo
diet lies not only in the types of
foods you eat, but also the quality
of those foods. Our ancestors ate
wild foods that were of high quality
and free of chemicals, hormones
and many other ingredients that
have made the modern diet largely
unhealthy.
For most people, the idea of
raising, hunting and/or foraging for
their own food is unrealistic. Many
people also lack the budget for
unusual (and therefore often
expensive) ingredients. Taking
these considerations into account,
the following guidelines recommend
Paleo-approved foods that are
realistic to find and purchase.
Animal and fish proteins make up
the majority of the Paleo diet. I
recommend purchasing the highest
quality proteins that you can
reasonably afford. If wild game,
exotic meats like buffalo, and wild
salmon are too expensive for your
budget, rest assured that grass-fed
beef, organic chicken and fresh or
frozen shrimp are just as good.
The Paleo diet recommends that
livestock meats such as beef,
buffalo, ostrich, pork and lamb are
grass fed, organic, and free of any
hormones or antibiotics. You are
also encouraged to eat wild meat
and game, such as deer and boar.
When considering which cuts of
meat to buy, lean cuts are preferred
to cuts with a high fat content.
There are a large number of
delicious fruits and vegetables to
choose from. In general, you can
eat any fruits and vegetables other
than corn and some root
vegetables, which have a high
sugar and starch content.
Nuts, seeds and oils are an
important part of the Paleo diet.
They supply healthy fats, fiber and
a feeling of fullness that can help
keep you from being besieged by
unhealthy cravings.
