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Paleo Meal Plan + Paleo Diet Recipes

December 21, 2017 By Lorena Grater

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What is the paleo diet, how do I know if the paleo diet is for me, how to make a 1-day paleo meal plan? This and delicious paleo recipes all in one post.

What is the paleo diet, how do I know if the paleo diet is for me, how to make a 1-day paleo meal plan? This and delicious paleo recipes all in one post.

What is the paleo diet, how do I know if the paleo diet is for me, how to make a 1-day paleo meal plan? This and delicious paleo recipes all in one post.

What the heck is the Paleo Diet anyway?

In a nutshell: it’s a diet where you try to eat the way humans ate when they were in the Palaeolithic era.

A diet that suggests eating everything we ate when we were hunters and gatherers, or any food before the agricultural revolution.

That excludes all grains, legumes, dairy (except for butter and ghee for some people), hydrogenated oils as well as refined sugar and anything containing refined sugar. Basically, all processed food.

The motto here is: eat real food!

To read more in depth info about this check out this article.

A healthy Paleo breakfast for your Paleo Meal Plan – pan-fried bacon, tomato, mushrooms, eggs and parsley.

A healthy Paleo breakfast for your Paleo Meal Plan - bacon, tomato, mushrooms, eggs and parsley.

Important Points For a 1-Day Paleo Meal Plan

One very important point about the paleo diet in general and the paleo meal plan specifically is that this diet discourages calorie counting or tracking.

Your body knows exactly how much it needs to eat and there is no need for any calculator to guide you.

The paleo diet encourages you to skip weighing and measuring yourself and if at all encourages you to count nutrients as opposed to calories. So the only thing you should take into consideration when meal planning is making sure you’ll approximately cover your macronutrient needs and then simply eat as much as you feel like when it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner time.

Something I personally love about this diet is that it encourages you to listen to your body and thus fosters a healthier relationship with food in general. Something I’ve always done, still incorporate in my own clean eating meal plans, and encourage my children to do on a daily basis.

Listen to your body! Not your mind playing tricks with you and telling you “OMG I want moooore because this is sooo delicious”. Ask your body, am I still hungry or is this just a craving?

A healthy Paleo Lunch for your Paleo Meal Plan – pan fried chicken breast with roasted sweet potato and asparagus.

A healthy Paleo Lunch for your Paleo Meal Plan - pan fried chicken breast with roasted sweet potato and asparagus.

What can I include in my Paleo Meal Plan?

So, considering there are quite a few restrictions in the Paleo Diet, what exactly can be included in a Paleo Meal Plan?
It’s much easier than one might think. Just like with any healthy meal plan, the mantra is: keep it simple!
  • animals and non-dairy animal products (i.e. meat, fish, poultry, eggs, bone broth)
  • vegetables
  • fruits
  • nuts and seeds
A Paleo meal plan should be high in natural fat, moderate in good quality protein, low in healthy grain-free carbohydrates and it should include plenty of vegetables.
I feel like the easiest way to plan for the paleo diet is to think “protein+veggie made with or in natural fat“.
A healthy Paleo dinner for your Paleo Meal Plan – Oven-baked salmon fillet served with sautéed leek, broccoli and swiss chard.
A healthy Paleo dinner for your Paleo Meal Plan - Oven-baked salmon fillet served with sautéed leek, broccoli and swiss chard.

Paleo Diet the Healthiest Diet?

Is this the best diet for me if I want to be healthy? Short answer: Maybe.

Long answer: This depends on your health situation, your metabolism, your cultural understanding and upbringing, your personality, your goals, your current diet.

Before starting ANY new diet it is always advisable to talk to your physician and/or nutritionist to see if the diet you choose to follow is safe for you.

There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all. There are for sure people that should avoid grains (or better said gluten) and dairy. Not all of us need though however, some of us might look and feel better eating grains and legumes in moderation. So for those who do, this might not be the healthiest diet.

If you are currently on what many define as the Standard American Diet – a high sugar and sodium diet including a lot of processed foods – you most certainly are better off eating a Paleo Diet.

There is also studies being conducted to find out the effects of this diet on people suffering from certain diseases or other health issues and it seems to have an extraordinary effect on their health so for these people the paleo diet might after all be the healthiest diet of all.

So in the end in comes down to you and your body.

To read more about the pros and cons of the paleo diet in order to be able to make up your mind and find out if this could be the healthiest diet for YOU, check out this article.

A healthy Paleo Snack for your Paleo Meal Plan – apple slices dipped in almond butter.

A healthy Paleo Snack for your Paleo Meal Plan - apple slices dipped in almond butter.

What is the paleo diet, how do I know if the paleo diet is for me, how to make a 1-day paleo meal plan? This and delicious paleo recipes all in one post.

Paleo Meal Plan

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 1 person
What is the paleo diet, how do I know if the paleo diet is for me, how to make a 1-day paleo meal plan? This and delicious paleo recipes all in one post.
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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 strips bacon
  • 1 tomato
  • 3 mushrooms
  • 1/2 Tbsp parsley
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 150 g chicken breast
  • 1/2 sweet potato
  • 15 asparagus
  • 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 150 g salmon fillet
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 Tbsp parsley
  • 1/2 bunch swiss chard
  • 1/2 head broccoli
  • 1/2 leek
  • 1 apple
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • sea salt
  • pepper
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Instructions

  • Breakfast: Preheat skillet over medium heat, then add bacon and fry until half way to being crispy, add washed tomato cut in half cut side down, remove stems from mushrooms and add stem side down, crack 2 eggs into remaining space and continue to fry until egg reaches desired doneness. 
    Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
    If you like your egg white well cooked you might want to cover the skillet with a lid for the last minute or so.
  • Lunch: preheat oven to 400 F (200 C) and preheat skillet over medium heat.
    Peel and small dice sweet potato; wash dry and remove hard part of asparagus; add diced sweet potato to a small baking sheet add a splash of avocado oil, sea salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes. 
    Add a splash of avocado oil to skillet, salt and pepper chicken breast and fry chicken breast for approximately 6-8 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F (74 C). 
    Take diced sweet potato out of the oven and stir and return to oven for another 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. 
    Add asparagus to a small baking sheet add a splash of avocado oil, sea salt and pepper and roast for 8-10 minutes.
  • Dinner: preheat oven to 400 F (200 C) and preheat skillet over medium heat.
    Wash, dry and cut up chard, broccoli and leek. 
    Add a splash of avocado oil to the skillet and stir fry leek until nice and tender, then add broccoli and stir fry, then add chard and stir fry.
    Place salmon fillet on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, season with sea salt and pepper, drizzle with some avocado oil and roast for 8-12 minutes.
    Sprinkle salmon with freshly chopped parsley and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 1668kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 113g | Fat: 98g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 534mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 4956mg | Fiber: 30g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 24825IU | Vitamin C: 369.8mg | Calcium: 650mg | Iron: 18mg
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine International
Keyword paleo meals, paleo recipes
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Comments

  1. Carmen says

    April 11, 2019 at 10:53 am

    Hello how do I get the rest of your paleo recipes? If I subscribe to your recipes, will they all be paleo?

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      April 11, 2019 at 1:46 pm

      Hi Carmen, no, not all of my recipes are paleo. I have a lot of paleo recipes but many of them are not “labeled”. Thank you for voicing the interest though. I will definitely work on categorizing my recipes better. For now what you can do is type “paleo” into my search box and at least all recipes that are labeled or mention the word will pop up.

      Reply
  2. Jessica says

    February 21, 2019 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    Very good explanation. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Jo says

    February 4, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    Awesome. Glad I found your page and the one day paleo meal plan. Have just had brekkie and feeling great already.

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      February 5, 2019 at 7:17 pm

      YAY! I’m so happy you found it useful :)

      Reply
  4. Brandon says

    December 15, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    I find a lot of paleo recipes include cooking with coconut oils or coconut creams. Is there another alternative to coconut cream/oils as I am allergic to coconut.

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      December 16, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      It depends on the recipe. In baking coconut oil is the best replacement for butter and coconut cream the best replacement for dairy cream. Coconut oil has the same consistency as butter (solid when cold and liquid when heated) and coconut cream is even creamier than 35% dairy cream. If you don’t have trouble digesting dairy I suggest that in baking recipes you use butter instead of coconut oil and 35% cream instead of coconut cream. For regular cooking, like frying onions etc. you can use avocado oil instead of coconut oil. That’s paleo, too. And for say granola or smoothies etc. you can simply use almond milk instead of coconut milk as it’s paleo, too.

      Reply
    • T says

      January 19, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      4 stars
      I cook with animal fat and a lot of it, because this diet uses animal fat and carbs from veggies and fruit as energy, instead of carbs so you will need the fats or you will feel tired.

      Reply
  5. Judy says

    August 26, 2018 at 11:14 am

    I feel bloated with this diet and don’t know why??

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      August 26, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      Oh, that’s weird. Maybe you are reacting to something your weren’t eating before starting this diet? I suggest trying to write down everything you eat and how you feel after every meal and about an hour after the meal and then try find a pattern for the bloating. It took me a while for example to figure out I react with horrible heartburn when I eat tomato sauce. Anything containing tomato sauce is super hard for me to digest.

      Reply
      • Carly says

        January 31, 2019 at 12:38 am

        When I switch to healthier foods/get back on a diet, I get bloated. I think it’s a weird reaction to my body detoxing. If I stay on the diet eventually the bloating goes away.

        Reply
        • Christina says

          January 9, 2020 at 6:18 pm

          Get some digestive enzymes for this! It helps!

          Reply
    • Deivid Na says

      January 18, 2019 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      You can do it! It is possible

      Reply
    • Amber Day says

      February 12, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Hi Judy-
      My guess is that your stomach acid is too low, as it is for most Americans. I do recommend talking to a certified nutritional specialist (CNS) to help you get to the bottom of it. If you’re using Tums, Prilosec,or any other med meant to lower stomach acid, I’d talk to your doc about getting off of them. I had the same problem (with ALL food) until I saw a CNS. She put me on a medical-grade HCL supplement which has taken care of most of my digestive issues. https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-increase-stomach-acid#symptoms

      Reply
  6. Kirsty says

    August 5, 2018 at 11:18 pm

    5 stars
    Is there a particular type of bacon for this diet? I usually buy the cheaper bulk buy bacon? Does it really matter which one?

    Reply
    • Kirsty says

      August 5, 2018 at 11:20 pm

      Also at the moment i am sitting at around 75 kilos after my 3rd baby. I have tried exercise and the no sugar diet by micheal mosley. It helped in the past but once i discontinued the diet the weight went back on. Im looking for a more suitable diet that is part of an every day diet that will help me get back to around 65 kilos
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Lorena says

        August 12, 2018 at 3:43 pm

        Hi Kirsty, I recommend any diet that encourages clean eating and avoiding processed food. It doesn’t really matter which one. The more from scratch you cook the better. You can also talk to a trainer to work out some exercise specifically for fat burning just make sure to measure your belly/thighs or wherever you want to loose weight to NOT worry about weight but rather body shape. Muscle weighs more than fat so you might not loose weight but loose fat and become leaner. Diet and exercise go hand in hand. One won’t work without the other. Most importantly though….go you for carrying 3 human beings in your amazing body be kind to yourself and your body, it’s done a hell of a lot of amazing work :)

        Reply
    • Lorena says

      August 12, 2018 at 3:46 pm

      Kirsty, with animal protein I’m a pretty picky. I buy at butchers where I trust in the quality. In my opinion there is a huge difference in taste and quality when it comes to animal protein. Grains and veggies I’m more lenient but never with animal protein. The cheapest way to get high quality meat is share a whole animal with friends or neighbors. The bacon we eat is from a pig I share with another 2 families. Once a year I get 1/3 and freeze it all. The bacon is incomparable to any grocery store bacon. I’d rather it less often.

      Reply
      • Pat says

        February 21, 2019 at 8:17 am

        That sounds nice but its just not possible for me to be able to buy that and i can assume most people cant. I would say from the grocery store just read the labels check online to make sure the sources don’t have any bad conditions.

        Reply
        • Jill says

          October 10, 2019 at 2:59 pm

          I always found it odd that bacon is on the paleo diet. It’s processed/cured meat, right? High in salt and fat. It just doesn’t sound healthy. Honestly, I think bacon should be eaten in moderation and it might be a nice treat every now and then, even if it’s deemed okay in Paleo. And if you are limiting it, you CAN afford a higher quality butcher’s cut. I buy and can find very easily butcher’s cut bacon at most national grocery chains.

          Reply
  7. Instagram@hau_fit_are_you says

    July 25, 2018 at 12:03 am

    4 stars
    This is a typical bodybuilding diet. It’s very similar to what I put my clients on. Just lower the fat, increase the protein . Its an excellent way of eating. You have more energy, cholesterol levels go down, and it’s simple to make.

    Reply
  8. Sami says

    June 13, 2018 at 8:39 am

    5 stars
    Do you have more Paleo meal plans? I love this

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      June 16, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      I’m so happy you like it Sami! No I don’t have more yet but I hope I can make more in the future. This post is really popular so I should really get going and create a second. Stay tuned.

      Reply
    • Sandy says

      June 20, 2018 at 8:14 am

      I would like more meal plans and recipes.
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Lorena says

        June 23, 2018 at 12:50 am

        Working on it Sandy :) It takes time though. Editorial calendar is pretty full with salad recipes for the summer.

        Reply
  9. Melanie says

    June 9, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    Can this be of help for someone who have leaky gut? There are some ingredients and food I am unable to digest.

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      June 10, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      Hi Melanie, I recommend you talk to your doctor or nutritionist about this. I’m sure they can help you find the best diet for your condition. Unfortunately, I’m not familiar enough with leaky gut. I’m not sure what would be best for you. I wish you all the best.

      Reply
  10. James says

    June 8, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    5 stars
    Is there a specific way to incorporating this if you have MS?

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      June 8, 2018 at 3:01 pm

      Hi James, you would have to discuss this with your doctor or nutritionist. Unfortunately, I’m not familiar enough with MS to know which diet is best and incorporated in which way. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help.

      Reply
  11. Leah Rieves says

    April 20, 2018 at 6:48 am

    4 stars
    I have Hashimotos disease and am limited on what I can cook. This is a delicious healthy plan. After a week I FELT cleaner. My joints didn’t hurt and I had more energy. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      April 23, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      Leah, I’m so so happy to hear that you seem to have found a great diet to ease your symptoms! I really hope you feel much better soon eating clean on a consistent basis. All the best to you!

      Reply
  12. Joy Ross says

    April 18, 2018 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    Such a simple and delicious way to eat and be at your healthy weight! Very good explanation

    Reply
  13. Robert says

    March 9, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    WOW! I’ve started paleo a little more than a week ago, and surprisingly I’ve lost close to 10lbs! I feel so much better eating clean food. I definitely recommend this.

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      March 16, 2018 at 1:22 am

      Thank you SO much for taking the time to come back and rate my recipe and leaving such wonderful feedback. I really appreciate it Robert! And kudoz for loosing 10lbs!!

      Reply
  14. Sandi says

    December 23, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious and easy sounding meal plan. I love how thoroughly you explained all of this.

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      December 26, 2017 at 11:26 am

      Thank you Sandi, I’m so glad you like it :)

      Reply
  15. Samantha says

    December 22, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    What a great resource!! This explains a ton and is one I should bookmark for future reference.

    Reply
    • Lorena says

      December 23, 2017 at 1:49 am

      Thank you Samantha :D

      Reply
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