Creating The Perfect Paleo Diet Shopping List

Congratulations, you’ve finally gone Paleo! Now the next challenge is filling your basket with the right Paleo foods. And we’ve got the beginner’s Paleo diet shopping list ready for you.

Whether it has taken you months (finally!) or just a few hours (love at first sight!) to decide that you need the Paleo diet in your life, getting your basket filled with things on your Paleo diet food list can be challenging. Don’t worry, for beginners, it is common to get dizzy and dumbfounded when choosing foods that fit into the category of a Paleo diet. So it is better to get yourself a Paleo Diet shopping list ready. There are some amazing tasty paleo recipes available so with the right Paleo diet shopping list you won’t miss your old favorites

The First Thing To Know About Your Paleo Diet Shopping List

A Paleo diet shopping list need not be precise but must have the basics. There are some situations that can compromise buying the “right” foods, so having alternatives is a must when getting your list ready. Scouting your area for places where you can buy the items on your Paleo grocery list can also be of great help. To help you further, we’ve listed the basic foods you need to have even on your basic Paleo shopping list.

•  Meat

 

 

Yes, MEAT! Unlike other diet schemes, Paleo Diet does not (entirely) restrict your consumption of meat. We base paleo Diet upon the caveman diet, cavemen hunted for meat. But here’s the catch, you need to make sure that the meat products are from grass-fed animals and is not highly processed. We approve lean meat if the grass-fed meat product is not available. Pork, bison, beef, chicken, lamb, game animals and even exotic ones (such as snake) fall under Paleo Diet. So yes, you can enjoy that bacon for breakfast.

•  Fish

 

When it comes to fish, freshly caught and not farmed fishes are ideal. If you’ll go for frozen fish, you must make sure it’s not from fish farms. Choose fishes that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, trout, tilapia and bass can be great choices of fish. For seafood, clams, shrimp, oyster, lobster, crab, and crawfish are great. When you’re tired of meat, try these fishes instead.

•  Oils

 

 

Paleo Diet includes oils, but not just any oils. Oils falling under Paleo diet are high in Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids which promote great heart health. These oils are also made by natural processes like cold pressing. Olive oil fits well into this category. Macadamia oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil are also great. Ghee from grass-fed animals can also be an alternative. If you are not familiar with it, ghee is clarified butter made by boiling and removing milk solids from butter.

•  Vegetables

 

 

You cannot rule out veggies in any diet program and Paleo is no exemption. Green, leafy vegetables are part of the Paleo diet and definitely makes Paleo meals more colourful. Starchy veggies, like acorn squash, beets, and white potato, however, should not be often consumed. Spinach, asparagus, artichoke, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant, cauliflower, broccoli, and green onions are commonly used in many Paleo meals. Getting organic veggies are great, but your budget may not allow it. A great alternative is to grow your own veggies in your backyard or mini garden.

•  Fruits, Seeds, And Nuts

 

 

Fruits make great snacks for the Paleo diet. If you want to munch on some of these goodies, fresh fruits still win. However, do take note that fruits may contain a high level of sugar. So if your reason to go on a Paleo Diet is weight loss, then a moderation on fruits is a must. Lemon, apple, avocado, pineapple, peaches, plums, grapes, oranges – you name it. As long as it is fresh fruit, it’s a go. Dried fruits can be a great alternative but you must have minimal consumption of these. This goes true for fresh, uncooked seeds and nuts. Peanuts do not fall under “nuts” (peanuts=legumes), so it’s a no-go for this.

•  Herbs, Spices, And Seasonings

 

 

What good are a meal without herbs, spices, and seasonings? It’s hard to eat a meal with no flavouring. Salt is fine but made sure it’s used moderately. Any dried herbs and spices are a go. For the broth, vegetable, beef, and chicken stock are all good. If you’re planning to bake, almond and coconut flours are your choices, use of butter or any dairy product, however, is not advisable for Paleo Diet.

These are just the basics but knowing these can get you a long way in Paleo Diet. You can produce several meals with this basic Paleo shopping list. If you are still unsure of what to get, try consulting with a Paleo Diet expert or get books or eBooks that tackle on Paleo Diet. Follow this list along with your other research and soon you’ll be filling up your grocery basket with the right Paleo foods like a pro.