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This traditional diet is based around meat and fish, organ meats, good fats and high fat dairy (if possible). Some people find that high fat dairy doesn’t pose a problem (no digestive upsets) and eat butter, ghee, hard cheeses and full cream. It is a case of experimenting and finding what works.
The emphasis is on nutrient-dense food. On a simple level, we can say that this way of eating is HIGH fat, MODERATE protein and LOW carbohydrate as compared to the standard ‘healthy wholegrain’ diet usually recommended.
Eating a traditional diet will drastically reduce time spent shopping in the supermarket (if you use supermarkets). This is a big bonus. There will be whole isles never to be ventured down. Things are simplified.
OTHER FOODS
See the Recipes page for some ideas.
See the Resources section for a list of suppliers.
The emphasis is on nutrient-dense food. On a simple level, we can say that this way of eating is HIGH fat, MODERATE protein and LOW carbohydrate as compared to the standard ‘healthy wholegrain’ diet usually recommended.
A traditional approach to eating may benefit your dogs too. Looking at the typical diet of their ancestors and of their closest relations in the wild is a the place to start. See Paleo Pups for more…
A really helpful food pyramid from Mark’s Daily Apple
Robb Wolfs Quick Start Guide
J. Stanton’s Eat Like a Predator Not Like a Prey
A Week in the Life – great article from Sara Fragoso detailing what her family eats in a typical week – very helpful.
Check out this fantastic article on from Robb Wolf’s site regarding a doctor’s prescription.
Here are some interesting articles on eating Paleo on a budget:
Bacon and eggs
Small tuna steak (Aldi sell frozen packets) with a boiled egg
Small minced pork patty (minced pork, herbs and spices) fried in coconut oil with eggs
Beef/lamb hash made with minced meat, sweet potatoes and other veg, spices
Leftover meal from night before
Eggs scrambled in butter, boiled, fried in coconut oil, omelette with meat and cheese
Stir-fry spring onion, red pepper and prawns with scrambled egg and chopped parsley
Crust-less quiche (eaten cold for lunch also)
Assorted cold meats
Wholegrain cereal (muesli, clusters etc) with organic semi-skimmed milk
Porridge with organic semi-skimmed milk and honey (I often used to make this with water when fanatical about cutting fat)
Toast with low-fat margarine, peanut butter/jam/marmalade/fruit spread
Scrambled eggs on toast
Croissants and jam
Orange juice (lots of it)
Tinned salmon or any other oily fish, salad greens, olive oil dressing, a few nuts
Meat with salads or veg
Avocado, prawns and salad
Meaty soup
Chicken/beef liver pate with vegetables
Beef/lamb hash made with minced meat, sweet potatoes and other veg, spices
Small tuna steak (Aldi) with stir-fried vegetables
Small minced pork patty (minced pork, herbs and spices) fried in coconut oil with vegetables
Leftover meal from night before
Stir-fry spring onion, red pepper and prawns with scrambled egg and chopped parsley
Crust-less quiche, omelette made with meat and cheese
Assorted cold meats and high fat cheese
Baked potato with baked beans and cheese
At work: packaged sandwich followed by low-fat yoghurt, crisps or cereal/chocolate bar
Something on toast
Drinks: fizzy sodas, squash, cordials, smoothies
Meat casserole with cauliflower mash, cabbage etc
Meat/fish curry with cauliflower rice
Baked fish with Mediterranean vegetables, walnut pesto
Beef chilli with cauliflower rice
Spicy beef liver with onions, salad
Meat/fish stir-fries with courgette noodles
Beef bolognese with courgette ‘pasta’
Lamb tagine with cauliflower ‘cous-cous’
Beef or minted lamb burgers with salad or roast sweet potato/squash
For deserts – see What to Eat: Occasional indulgences
Soup with lots of bread and low fat margarine
Vegetable curry with lots of rice and naan
Stir fry vegetables with noodles
Quiche/vegetable tart and salad with new potatoes in low fat margarine
Deserts:
Fruit yoghurt (most of the fruit youghurts contain added sugar as a sweetener)
Apple crumble/pie with cream
Cheesecake
Tart
Nuts (in moderation)
Flaked coconut – nice toasted
Beef jerky or biltong (if you can source a good supplier without added sugar, chemicals etc such as Biltong)
Tinned fish
Berries
Hard boiled eggs
Fruit (a lot)
Cereal bars
Biscuits
Chocolate
Crisps
Drinks: fizzy sodas, squash, cordials, smoothies