the paleo diet

The Paleo diet generally consists of lean meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds that were previously only obtainable through hunting and gathering. The Paleo diet limits the use of foods that have been popular since agriculture was introduced hundreds of years ago. These foods include dairy products, legumes, and grains..

The Paleolithic diet, the Stone Age diet, the hunter-gatherer diet, and the caveman diet are all terms used to describe the Paleolithic diet.

A paleo diet's specifics

Commercial paleo diets offer different recommendations, and some diet programs have stricter rules than others. The Paleo diet generally follows these principles.

What to eat in the paleo diet

Fruits and vegetables

Seeds and nuts

lean meats, such as grass-fed animals or wild game

Salmon, mackerel, and albacore tuna, high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Olive oil and walnut oil, oils made from fruits and nuts.

What to avoid

Wheat, oats, and barley are examples of grains.

Beans, lentils, peanuts, and peas are examples of legumes.

Products derived from milk

Sugar that has been refined

Salt

potatoes

In general, highly processed meals