Posted December 29, 2014 by Kara McCartney
In 2015, the entire Primal Palate team is doing a overhaul on our diet, and we’re asking you to join us. We’re going back to the basics, cutting out Paleo desserts, added sugar, dairy, alcohol, and other not-so-Paleo foods. Our goal is to zero in our diet, and really give our bodies what it needs. By using our FREE meal planner you can join us. We are giving you all the tools you will need to go Paleo in 30 days, but in the end, all decisions rest on you. Commit to 30 days of clean eating, and let’s have a great 2015! 
We put this one first because honestly, we think it’s the most important. We also think it’s the easiest way to ensure your own success. Going Paleo cold-turkeyis NOT easy. So ask yourself: Who is going to be there to help motivate you? Who willremind you why you started in the first place? Who is going to be your support team throughout this month? A friend can help do all that, and you can do it for them as well!
There is one final reason we are telling you to grab a friend: being a role model to others, and being a motivator for others, is the easiest way to motivate yourself. If you know someone is depending on you, you are less likely to have a slip-up,versus when it’s just you standing alone.
When you download the guide, be sure to subscribe to the 30 Paleo e-mail list! Every Monday, new tips will be delivered to your inbox. From snack options, to an “Eat this Not That” list, to what foods to eat when you’re craving your old favorites.
The Tips and Tricks Guide was written 50% by us, 50% by people just like you. We polled those who had already gone through a Paleo challenge before, and asked them for their best pieces of advice. We threw in our own tipstoo, including: how to eat Paleo on a budget, and how to properly store produce to extend shelf life. You’ll also find cooking videos and external resources too! This resource is completely free to download, and can be found here.
If you choose to plan your own meals for the week. To do this, simply
- Register as a user,
- Save the recipes you would like to use.
- To plan your meals for the week, simply drag and drop recipes to the corresponding day.
- Finally, print out your shopping list to take to the store with you!
- Oh, and don’t forget: You can upload your OWN recipes to myKitchen!
So if you have a family favorite pot roast, casserole, or other Paleo recipe; you can access it from the Paleo meal planner as well!
So here you are, ready to embark on your journey to total health. We’re about to give you your meal plans, shopping lists, and recipes. You’re ready, right? Not quite. Before you can fill your kitchen with a bounty of fresh, nutritious food, you need to dump all the junk that’s clogging your cupboards and fridge. And we’re going to make this first, critical step very easy for you: Throw it all out!
Until you are rock solid in your commitment to your new lifestyle, you are in danger of cheating.
Every day, we will share tips across all social media channels. We use these channels to answer common questions (generated by you), and to share daily tips and motivation. Check them daily for meal plans, recipe ideas, and tips!
Follow Primal Palate on Pinterest for tons of recipe ideas and healthy tips. You might find these three boards particularly useful!
Have you watched someone lose 50 pounds, and wanted to ask them, “How on earth did you do it?”? What about 100 pounds? Or even 200 pounds? We have interviewed people who have lost anywhere from ten to 200 pounds on Paleo, most in justone year. We asked them exactly how they lost the weight, so be sure to read their stores for an extra boost of motivation!
If you didn’t want this, you wouldn’t have read this far. Keep telling yourself how bad you want this. Every. Single. Day. Remind yourself that you want to be healthy. You want to set a good example for those around you. You want to be proud of yourself and the healthy decisions you have made. That’s all it takes. Remembering why you started in the first place, is all it takes. We have given you all the tools you need, but you are the only person who decides what goes into your body. Every healthy decision is determined by you. You get to be in control here. Just keep telling yourself you can do this, and everything else will fall into place.
FAQs
There are also a few differences. Namely, paleo diets have historically restricted dairy and legumes, while the Primal way of eating allows for them provided that you tolerate them well. The Primal way of eating is also intricately tied to the other Primal pillars of movement and lifestyle.
How to start paleo slowly? ›
Take your time, build your way up and don't force yourself to omit every food you've ever loved from your diet at once. By starting slow and removing one or two items a week, the paleo diet will be much easier to follow. Rules such as the 85/15 rule have also been created to make sticking to the paleo diet easier.
What cannot be eaten on the paleo diet? ›
The diet excludes cereal grains, legumes, dairy, processed oils, refined sugar, alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and trans fats. Some paleo-friendly foods include lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
What are red flags of the paleo diet? ›
This diet can put you at risk for deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D, which are critical to bone health. At the same time, you may consume saturated fat and protein far above recommended levels due to eating so much meat. This can cause an increased risk of kidney and heart disease and certain cancers.
Why are peanuts not paleo? ›
Grains (including whole grains and those that are gluten-free), dairy, and legumes are banned from the paleo diet. That means no peanut butter or peanuts because followers of the paleo diet consider peanuts a legume rather than a nut.
Is oatmeal OK on primal diet? ›
Types of grains to avoid on the paleo diet include wheat and all processed foods made with wheat or wheat flour, rye and all processed foods made with rye, barley, rice, oats and corn.
Is honey OK on primal diet? ›
Unadulterated raw honey is also considered a whole food, making it paleo-friendly, whereas pasteurised honey is heat-processed and not recommended in a paleo lifestyle.
Can you eat potatoes on a primal diet? ›
Generally, unprocessed potatoes of all types can be part of a paleo diet. Similarly to grains, which are off-limits on paleo, potatoes are starchy and rich in carbohydrates. However, potatoes are actually a type of starchy vegetable that grows underground, known as a tuber ( 2 , 3 ).
What is the 85-15 rule in paleo? ›
What foods can you eat on a paleo diet? Some versions allow for limited quantities of non-paleo foods like grains, dairy, legumes and other processed foods. Cordain's original paleo diet recommends following the 85-15 rule, meaning that 85 percent of the food you eat should be paleo and 15 percent can be non-paleo.
How to speed up weight loss on paleo? ›
6 Tips for Successful Weight Loss on a Paleo Diet
- Keep Your Food Simple. ...
- Be Sure to Eat Enough. ...
- Eat Enough Carbs to Support Your Activity Level. ...
- Move throughout the Day. ...
- Don't Do It Alone. ...
- Address Your Whole Life, Not Just Diet and Exercise.
To ensure you're getting enough fiber on the paleo diet, it's important to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. If you're following a paleo diet that's low in fiber-rich foods — like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other paleo-friendly fiber sources — you could experience constipation.
Are bananas ok on paleo? ›
Many paleo followers wonder if bananas are paleo because of their higher sugar content. They are considered paleo. One medium banana has 113 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 26 grams of carbohydrates. Bananas are an unprocessed, whole food with a good source of potassium.
What fruits should I avoid on paleo? ›
Of course, any and all fruits are welcome on the paleo diet including apples, oranges, pears, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more. And don't forget tubers such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, yams, and so on.
Is peanut butter paleo? ›
Peanuts are technically legumes, which are not paleo compliant, and that means peanut butter is off limits for paleo eaters. All other nuts and seeds are fair game, so if nuts and seeds are the only ingredients, snack away!
What are the pros and cons of paleo? ›
While it has the benefit of promoting several high-protein and high-fiber foods that are also usually lower in fat and calories, experts say the paleo diet is too restrictive for long-term health and weight loss and doesn't have robust science backing up many of its purported health benefits.
What are the side effects of going paleo? ›
Symptoms can include headaches, fatigue , weakness, hazy thinking (brain fog) and irritability, which can result from reducing carbohydrate intake. For somen, low-carb flu can take days to subside, but for others it can take a couple of weeks. Some may not even experience these symptoms are at all.
Why is the Paleo diet hard to maintain? ›
Because the diet cuts out several food groups, it may be hard to sustain long-term, says Spetz. People like to eat grains, and it can get very tiring to constantly be operating under this "avoid" mentality. There are also many definitions and versions of the Paleo diet, so it can be hard for someone to follow.
Is paleo diet bad for the Environment? ›
New research has found that keto and paleo diets have a higher carbon footprint and lower nutritional value than other options.
