Paleo Diet Food Lists - What's on the Menu?

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There are limitations to what foods you can eat on the Paleo diet, but what diet doesn't have restrictions? What makes the Paleo diet different is that there is a reason for the dietary restrictions imposed. The diet is based on the foods that were consumed by the cavemen of the Paleolithic era in human history.

Paleo Diet Food Lists - What's on the Menu?

The logic is that cavemen were extremely healthy and suffered much less disease and illness than we have today. Following their diet should therefore lead to healthier bodies and lower risks of disease and illness for us today.

If you are ever in doubt about what can e eaten on this diet, just think about what the cavemen were eating many years ago. For example, you probably would have never seen a caveman sitting down to eat a submarine sandwich with deli meat, but they did consume a lot of lean meat taken from wild animals.

Processed foods that come prepackaged or which have been laced with preservatives are naturally going to be eliminated on this plan. The same thing goes for very fatty meats such as sausage and canned meats like Spam.

Cavemen & Grains

One thing that is missing from the list of foods consumed on this diet is grain. The Stone Age ended before agriculture came into practice, so cavemen of this era simply did not have access to the wide assortment of grains that we eat today. This means no corn, barley, millet, oat, rice, rye, wheat or wild rice. Even if it says "gluten free," it is not a food that would have been consumed by the Paleo cavemen.

This also means foods made with wheat and flour should not be consumed. This eliminates all varieties of bread, chips, cookies, corn syrup, muffins, and even pasta.

What's on the Menu?

Don't feel overwhelmed by the number of foods off limits on this plan. There are many foods that can be added to your menu, so you are not going to starve to death. The key to sticking with the diet long term is to explore all foods allowed on the plan and combine them in creative ways to make new recipes.

For instance, you can eat a limited quantity of eggs on the Paleo diet and most vegetables are allowed. You can therefore make a delicious omelet loaded with chopped fresh vegetables and seasoned with fresh herbs. Lean meats, poultry and seafood are also allowed, so you can create hundreds of different meals with different protein sources and fresh vegetables.

For snacks, you can choose from all the fruits that suit your taste buds as well as unsalted nuts and seeds.

When you start eating these types of foods you will notice your digestive system slowing down considerably. This means you will feel fuller between meals and will have less desire to stuff yourself with food. You can simply eat when your body says you need food. If you aren't hungry and it is meal time, you don't have to eat. It is all about listening to your body and feeding it high quality foods that are easily digested.

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How to Make the Best Meal You Have Never Had (And It's Healthy Too)

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For those of you that know me, you know that I'm always trying to eat healthy whenever I can. I don't always do but I try. Recently I have really been trying really extra hard. Nevertheless, I always manage to slip up because let's face it - healthy food tastes like crap.

How to Make the Best Meal You Have Never Had (And It's Healthy Too)

When I mean healthy I mean a modified version of the Paleo Diet. I try not to eat processed foods which basically means anything man made. No sugar. And I try not to eat grain because it contains an evil protein called gluten that does some nasty things to your body. This means I can't eat bread and that really limits the meals I can have.

Basically I try and eat like a caveman. But like I said - this is not an easy thing to stick to. Especially since I'm not supposed to drink beer.

Through my efforts I have discovered that grass-fed beef is insanely good for you. It is one of the most nutrient dense foods you can shove down your mouth. Grass-fed beef is exactly what you think it is - cow that eats grass. All other cattle are fed grains unless otherwise specified. And no, "natural diet" does not mean grass-fed.

Right now most of my meals consist of some kind of grass-fed meat - whether it is steak or ground beef. I'll also have some chicken once in awhile and I wish I liked fish. So you can see I am pretty limited variety wise here and although eating steak is delicious - it does get a little tiresome after awhile.

This has forced me to get creative with the things I cook. But finally, through many months of experimentation, I have created a dish that not only is really healthy but is extremely tasty as well. It can be done!

I call it "Ryan's Bad Ass Bowl of Beef". (Hmmmm there is a joke in there somewhere)

It's a variation of a picadillo meal I learned how to cook in high school - and it is super easy to make.

Here is what you will need:

* 2 lbs Grass-fed ground beef

* A jar of Boscoli Family Jalapeno Olive Salad

* An onion (I just use a bag of frozen onions)

And that's it. I told you it was easy. I purchased all of these items at Whole Foods.

1. First start off by putting a little bit of olive oil in a pan and start browning the ground beef on medium heat.

2. While you are letting the ground beef brown it's time to work on the onions. Get another pan, throw some olive oil in it and turn it up to high.

3. When the oil starts smoking throw in the onions. (Be careful of the oil that might splatter once the onions hit the hot pan.)

4. Caramelize the onions by cooking them until they are a nice light golden brown color. (You will know when they are almost done when all the water from them has evaporated and they start sticking a little to the pan.)

5. Once the ground beef is a nice brown color - turn down the heat and add the onions.

6. Next add from anywhere 4 - 7 tablespoons of the jalapeno olive salad (I add a lot. I really love that stuff) to the ground beef.

7. Stir it up a little bit and you are done.

And Viola. You now have a great tasting meal that is actually good for you.

Damn I'm hungry.

- Ryan

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