The Paleo Diet (short for Paleolithic Diet) is also referred to as the "Caveman Diet" or "Hunter-Gatherer Diet" because it is based on the eating patterns of ancient hunter gatherer ancestors. The foods they consumed were hunted or gathered and were readily available in nature.

Allowed foods on the Paleo Diet include:

Lean meats
Fish
Shellfish
Fruits and vegetables
Nuts and seeds

Foods allowed in moderation include:

Oils (4 tablespoons or less per day): olive, avocado, walnut, flaxseed, canola
Beverages: diet sodas, coffee, tea, wine, beer, spirits
Paleo sweets: dried fruits, nuts mixed with dried fruits

Foods to avoid on the Paleo Diet:

Dairy products: butter, cheese, milk, ice cream, yogurt
Cereal grains: barley, millet, oats, rice, rye, wheat
Legumes: beans, chickpeas, peanuts, lentils, peas, peanut butter, miso, soybeans
Starchy vegetables: sweet potatoes, yams, potatoes, tapioca
Salty foods: bacon, processed meats, salami, hot dogs, olives, ketchup
Fatty meats: beef ribs, t-bone steaks, pork ribs, lamb
Sugar soft drinks and fruit juices
Sweets: candy, honey, sugars

Paleo Diet Links

www.thepaleodiet.com

www.paleodiet.com

www.paleodietlifestyle.com

www.paleodietfoodlist.net

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