Also called the Caveman Diet or the Stone Age diet, it’s basically a high protein, high-fiber eating plan that promises you can lose weight without cutting calories.
What You Can Eat and What You Can't:Go Paleo, and you'll eat a lot of fresh lean meats and fish, fruits, and vegetables, and healthier fats.
You can also eat:
- Eggs
- Nuts and seeds
- Healthier oils, including olive oil and coconut oil
You can't eat any processed foods on this diet. And since our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, not farmers, say goodbye to wheat and dairy, along with other grains and legumes (such as peanuts and beans). Other foods to avoid:
- Dairy
- Refined sugar
- Potatoes
- Salt
- Refined vegetable oils, such as canola
