What to Eat on the Paleo Diet: Recipes and Ideas

The paleo diet is a dietary plan based on the presumed ancient diet of wild plants and animals that humans thrived on during the Paleolithic era. The idea behind it is to eliminate processed foods, grains, legumes, and dairy products from your diet in order to help you lose weight and regain optimal health. If you are considering following this type of eating plan for yourself or someone else, then keep reading! In this article, we will provide a list of what not to eat as well as some delicious recipes for tasty dishes.

What to Eat:

-Meat and poultry, preferably grass-fed and organic

-Fish and seafood, preferably wild-caught

-Eggs

-Fresh vegetables, ideally locally sourced and in season

-Fruits, especially those low in sugar

-Healthy fats like olive oil, coconut oil and avocado oil

-Nuts and seeds

-Herbs and spices

What not to Eat:

-Processed foods, including those with artificial additives

-Grains, especially wheat and other gluten-containing grains

-Legumes, such as soybeans and peanuts

-Dairy products, including cheese, milk and yogurt

-Sugar and sweeteners, such as honey and maple syrup

-Processed oils like canola oil or vegetable oil

-Refined salt

Recipes:

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs With Asparagus Wraps

- Ingredients:

Chicken thighs, garlic cloves (minced), olive oil, fresh lemon juice, parsley, sea salt, asparagus spears.

- Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a small bowl, combine garlic cloves and fresh lemon juice; let stand for 15 minutes. Place chicken thighs in a baking dish with the skin side down.

Baste with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Remove from baking dish and place asparagus spears on top of chicken thighs. Return to oven for an additional three minutes. Serve with garlic lemon juice mixture.

Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash

- Ingredients:

Ground turkey, spaghetti squash, onion (diced), garlic cloves (minced), egg, Parmesan cheese (grated), parsley leaves, sea salt, black pepper.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard them.

Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a sharp knife can be easily inserted into the skin of the squash.

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic cloves, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley leaves, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Shape the mixture into small balls and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until meat is cooked through. Serve over cooked spaghetti squash halves.

Chicken salad with bacon and avocado -

Ingredients:

Chicken breasts (cooked and chopped), crispy bacon (chopped), red grapes (halved), green onions (thinly sliced), avocado ( diced ), mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper.

- Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken breasts, crispy bacon, red grapes, green onions, avocado, and mayonnaise.

Mix well. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir until coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients:

Flank steak (sliced into thin strips), olive oil, garlic cloves (minced), ginger root (peeled and minced), red pepper flakes, broccoli florets, carrots (julienned), soy sauce.

- Directions:

In a large skillet or wok over high heat, stir-fry beef in a little olive oil for about five minutes, or until beef is browned on all sides.

Remove from heat and set aside. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add a little more oil along with garlic cloves and ginger root; stir fry for 30 seconds to one minute in the hot skillet (be careful not to burn).

Add red pepper flakes, broccoli florets, and carrots; continue to stir-fry for two to three minutes. Return beef strips to the skillet and add soy sauce. Continue cooking for an additional minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Serve immediately.

So there you have it! A comprehensive guide to what to eat on the paleo diet. With these recipes and ideas, you can enjoy delicious, healthy meals while losing weight and feeling great!

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