The paleo diet involves a lifestyle of food that matches similar items eaten during the early existence of humans. These foods include items that can be hunted or found like meats, fish, vegetables, nuts and seeds. This diet also removes agricultural items like grains. However, just because pasta’s not on the menu, doesn’t mean you can’t eat great tasting meals while on the plan.
Breakfast
Cut an avocado in half and remove the seed. Scrape out just a small amount of the avocado flesh (about 1 to 2 tablespoons) enough to fit one egg. Crack an egg directly into the avocado bowl. Place in a 425 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until egg white sets. Sprinkle with your favorite herbs like chives or cilantro and salt and pepper to taste.
Lunch
For an easy lunch with a Mediterranean food from Boston flare, make Greek-style wraps using turkey and paleo-friendly Greek dressing. Lay down a collard greens leaf as your bread. Layer with turkey, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, fresh oregano and any other vegetables you personally like. Drizzle on the Greek dressing and fold into a portable healthy lunch.
Dinner
Wings are king, and buffalo chicken wings are easily made paleo. Roast plain chicken wings with salt and pepper in the oven at 400 degrees for about an hour. Place on a baking rack in the roasting pan for crispness. Once done simply toss with your favorite paleo friendly wing sauce (like Frank’s Red Hot sauce) mixed with two tablespoons melted butter.
Snack
For a simple paleo snack sprinkle raw pepitas with curry powder and garlic salt and roast in the oven at 325 for 12 to 15 minutes. Stir the seeds partway through for even browning and to prevent burning.
Dessert
Desserts can be made paleo with the right ingredients. For chocolate mousse, place a can of coconut milk in the fridge until the cream separates from the water. Use a spoon to remove the cream from the coconut milk and place in a food processor with 1 cup of dates. Strain the mixture through a sieve and set aside. Melt on low heat 5 ounces of your favorite paleo-friendly chocolate. Fold the melted chocolate along with 1 teaspoon vanilla to the coconut-date mixture. Place in fridge until mixture firms.
Add these paleo ideas into your weekly meal plan to elevate your eating plan, as well as feel free to make changes to customize each meal to your own tastes.
