Eggs, avocado and sautéed greens
Whole foods approach
Paleo
A whole-food approach that removes grains, legumes and most highly processed foods.
Paleo centres meals on meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds. It can be lower in carbohydrate, although fruit and starchy vegetables mean it is not automatically a very-low-carb diet.
The basic shape
Three ideas to keep in view
- 01
Choose recognisable, minimally processed foods
- 02
Remove grains, legumes and most dairy
- 03
Let hunger and activity guide portions of fruit and roots
Foods you might use
Build from familiar ingredients
- Meat, fish, eggs and seafood
- Vegetables, fruit and root vegetables
- Nuts, seeds, avocado and coconut
- Olive oil, herbs, spices and fermented vegetables
A simple example
What one ordinary day could look like
Leftover roast chicken with crunchy vegetables
Lamb, broccoli and roasted sweet potato
May suit you if
You prefer food-based rules and want to reduce ultra-processed foods without counting macros.
Worth considering
Removing several food groups can increase cost and reduce variety. Plan calcium, fibre and convenient meal options.
Dietary changes can affect health conditions and medications. Talk with a qualified health professional about your circumstances.