Paleo Meal Plan
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Whole foods: meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts; no grains, legumes, dairy or refined sugar.
What is the Paleo Diet?
The paleo diet mimics the eating patterns of our ancestors, focusing on whole, unprocessed foods available before modern agriculture.
Ancestral Foods
Eat what humans thrived on for millennia: meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, and fruits.
No Grains or Dairy
Eliminates grains, legumes, dairy, and all processed ingredients.
Quality Proteins
Grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish, and free-range eggs for optimal nutrition.
Who Is the Paleo Diet For?
Best for people who want to eat clean, whole foods without counting calories or macros.
Ancestral Health Fans
Believe in aligning nutrition with human evolutionary biology for optimal health.
Food Sensitivity Sufferers
Removing grains, dairy, and legumes often resolves bloating, skin issues, and fatigue.
CrossFit & Athletes
Paleo is the original CrossFit diet — whole-food fuel for high-intensity training.
Meat & Veggie Lovers
If your ideal plate is steak with roasted vegetables, paleo is your natural fit.
What to Eat & What to Avoid
If a caveman could hunt or gather it, you can eat it. Everything else is off the list.
Paleo-Approved
- Grass-fed meats — beef, lamb, bison, pork, wild game
- Wild-caught fish — salmon, sardines, mackerel, cod
- Vegetables — leafy greens, broccoli, sweet potatoes, squash
- Fruits — berries, apples, bananas, citrus, melons
- Nuts and seeds — almonds, walnuts, macadamia, pumpkin seeds
- Healthy fats — avocado, olive oil, coconut oil, ghee
Not Paleo
- Grains — wheat, rice, oats, corn, barley
- Dairy — milk, cheese, yogurt, butter (ghee is sometimes allowed)
- Legumes — beans, lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, soy
- Refined sugar — candy, soda, baked goods, syrups
- Processed foods — chips, crackers, frozen meals, deli meats
- Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn oil
How the Paleo Diet Works
Eat what our ancestors ate — whole foods that existed before agriculture.
Eat Whole Foods
Meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds — nothing processed.
Remove Grains & Dairy
No wheat, rice, oats, milk, or cheese — these came after farming.
Skip Legumes
No beans, lentils, or peanuts due to lectins and phytic acid.
No Added Sugar
Sweetness comes only from fruit and raw honey in small amounts.
Free Tools for This Plan
Browse Recipes
Paleo Diet FAQ
Related Meal Plans
Whole-food and ancestral approaches that complement paleo.
Keto Meal Plan
Paleo-friendly foods with strict carb limits for ketosis.
Carnivore Meal Plan
The most restrictive ancestral approach — animal products only.
Gluten-Free Meal Plan
Paleo is naturally gluten-free — explore more GF options and recipes.
Elimination Meal Plan
Paleo serves as a partial elimination diet — this takes it further.
High-Protein Meal Plan
Boost the protein in your paleo framework for muscle and performance.
Balanced Meal Plan
A less restrictive whole-food approach that includes grains and dairy.
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