What Is Paleo Eating & Why Should I Do It?

What is Paleo Eating?

Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat.

Why Should I Do It??

• Here’s a great slideshow on what you can expect. Thanks to Potomac CrossFit.
• Got Questions?  Check out Robb Wolf’s FAQ’s and download his Quick Start Guides.
• Need more convincing?  Read these testimonials from RCFP members!  Also ask them in person at the gym.

Need Help??   Here’s More Resources:

Paleo Food Chart

The Paleo Diet

Helpful ideas to ease food prep:

• Slow cooker. Plug it in and leave it. Can make plenty of leftovers.

• Buy airtight containers & make a week’s worth of raw veggies. Quick and easy in a pinch.

• Make your food and recipes in bulk! You can freeze them and thaw them out when needed. Tastes just as good!

• Have a paleo cooking night with family/friends once a week where you each take turns making a dish. Fun and interactive.

• Share ideas, recipes, and food! Use the Forum!

Dining Out/Ordering In:

• Simply order chicken, fish or steak with veggies (no beans, starch, or sauce). Have all the spices and herbs you want!

• Fajita without the wrap and sour cream. Ask for extra vegetables and guacamole.

• Any salad with chicken, fish or steak (oil & vinegar/lemon/lime only for dressing). No dried noodles, cheese, or croutons.

• Non-breaded and baked chicken wings with no sauce. Or dry BBQ ribs with no sauce.

In a pinch:   Keep an emergency stash of jerky in your car & nuts. Larabars are also a quick and easy option.

Special Notes:

• Bacon and sausage: eat but in moderation i.e. 3x per week.

• Sweet potatoes are allowed.

• Eat fruit in moderation (1-2 servings per day depending on your goals).

Sneaky non-paleo foods:

Corn (it’s a grain), popcorn, potatoes, all dairy (milk, any type of yogurt, cheese), all legumes (peanuts and all beans), any soy/wheat based products.

Sample Day:

Paleo Breakfasts Options:

1. Veggie omelet

2. Fruit and nuts

3. Steak and salsa

4. Left over dinner

Paleo Snacks:

1. Almond butter on anything!

2. Nuts

3. Fruit

4. Left over dinner

5. Paleo bars

6. Jerky – watch the ingredients, most have soy or wheat

7. Deli meat (try to get low sodium and sulphite free)

Paleo Lunch:

1. Salad with meat (watch the dressing, peanuts, noodles, croutons, etc.)

2. Steak and guacamole

3. Grilled chicken with mixed veggies (steamed or grilled veggies with no butter)

Paleo Dinner:

1. Fish, steak or chicken with veggie

2.  Same as your lunch

Customized Meal Plan:

Want a customized meal plan?  Book with Daniel (Paleo). Everything is customized according to your goal(s), body type, and activity level with a ton of easy and tasty paleo recipes! Only $140

Paleo’s Corner & Recipes:

Check out Daniel’s (Paleo’s) blog, Paleo’s Corner, for nutrition/Paleo articles, information, and tips. Also check out our Recipe section for awesome weekly Paleo recipes.