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The Ultimate Paleo Diet Food List

The Ultimate Paleo Diet Food List

January 2, 2016 17584 views

Navigating a grocery store, supermarket or farmer’s market can be a daunting task, especially for a new Paleo-goer. Some stores, such as Whole Foods, have even begun to label foods as “Paleo” or “Paleo Friendly,” but not all of the items they are labeling really fit the bill. However, this Paleo Diet Food List will help you navigate your preferred store like a modern hunter-gatherer.

FRESH GREENS

• Celery
• Celery Root/Celeriac
• Red & Green Cabbage
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Zucchini
• Summer Squash
• Eggplant
• Onions
• Leeks
• Fiddleheads
• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Olives
• Bok Choy
• Fennel
• Cucumbers
• Bell Peppers (sweet)
• Hot Peppers
• Brussels Sprouts
• Okra
• Radishes
• White Button Mushrooms
• Shiitake Mushrooms
• Portobello Mushrooms
• Oyster Mushrooms
• Sea Vegetables
• Dried Seaweed
• Nori

MEATS & EGGS 
Look for grass-fed red meats and bones, pastured poultry and pastured egg varieties

• Ground Beef
• Steaks
• Chicken Thighs/Breasts (Bone-in)
• Boneless Chicken Thighs/Breasts
• Soup Bones
• Marrow Bones
• Organ Meats- Liver, Heart, Tongue, etc.
• Pastured Bacon
• Beef Shanks
• Lamb
• Duck
• Pork Shoulder/Butt
• Any Local Wild Game available to you- Venison, Moose, Elk, Rabbit, etc.
• Duck Eggs
• Ostrich Eggs
• Goose Eggs
• Chicken Eggs

FISH & OTHER SEAFOOD

Look for wild-caught seafood varieties

• Salmon
• Trout
• Mackerel
• Sardines
• Herring
• Shrimp
• Sea Vegetables
• Cod
• Haddock
• Hake
• Red Snapper
• Rock Fish
• Halibut
• Bass
• Scallops
• Oysters
• Clams
• Prawns
• Lobster
• Crab
• Crayfish
• Wild Fish Roe

FATS & OILS
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
• Red Palm Oil
• Pastured/ Grass-fed Butter (contains dairy; considered “Primal” but not “Paleo”)
• Grass-fed Ghee
• Lard or Suet

VEGETABLES & MUSHROOMS
Look for organically-grown, preferably local varieties in season

• Celery
• Celery Root/Celeriac
• Red & Green Cabbage
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Zucchini
• Summer Squash
• Eggplant
• Onions
• Leeks
• Fiddleheads
• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Olives
• Bok Choy
• Fennel
• Cucumbers
• Bell Peppers (sweet)
• Hot Peppers
• Brussels Sprouts
• Okra
• Radishes
• White Button Mushrooms
• Shiitake Mushrooms
• Portobello Mushrooms
• Oyster Mushrooms

STARCHES & TUBERS

Look for organically-grown, preferably local varieties in season
• Sweet Potatoes
• Yams
• Spaghetti Squash
• Acorn Squash
• Delicata Squash
• Butternut Squash
• Parsnips
• Carrots
• Jicama
• Sunchokes
• Beets

FRUITS & BERRIES

Look for organically-grown, preferably local varieties in season
• Avocado
• Tomato
• Cranberries
• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Grapefruit
• Lemons
• Limes
• Oranges
• Pomegranates
• Pears
• Apples
• Cherries
• Figs
• Rhubarb
• Grapes

FRESH SPICES & HERBS

Look for organically-grown, preferably local varieties 
• Garlic
• Cilantro
• Parsley
• Ginger Root
• Turmeric Root
• Basil
• Tarragon
• Dill
• Mint
• Chives

DRY SPICES

Look for organic when possible
• Himalayan or Atlantic Sea Salt
• Black Pepper
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Nutmeg
• Ground Turmeric
• Ground Ginger
• Ground All Spice
• Rosemary
• Anise/Fennel Seed
• Garlic Powder
• Garlic Granules
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Coriander
• Ground Cloves
• Cayenne Pepper
• Paprika
• Thyme
• Mustard Seed
• Sage
• Oregano

BEVERAGES

Avoid beverages with added gums, preservatives, or artificial sweeteners
• Water
• Teas
• Coconut Water
• Coffee
• Freshly Squeezed Fruit and Vegetable Juices
• Homemade Nut Milk

SWEETS

Paleo Diet Food list recommended eating in moderation
• Dark Chocolate
• Dried Fruits
• Honey
• Dates
• Stevia
• Coconut Nectar
• Coconut Sugar
• Maple Syrup

FERMENTED FOODS
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Coconut Aminos
• Kombucha
• Pickles
• Kimchi
• Pickled Vegetables
• Sauerkraut

FLOURS
• Paleo Friendly  Flours
• Almond Flour
• Coconut Flour
• Chestnut Flour
• Hazelnut Flour
• Pecan Flour
• Sweet Potato Flour
• Plantain Flour
• Arrowroot Flour
• Cricket Flour

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    A PDF version would be helpful or a Printable version.

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