by Charles Weller
Are you a beginner on the Paleo
plant-based diet but don’t have any idea what foods you should eat or stay clear from? Here’s a detailed shopping list to help motivate you to try all the different Paleo plant-based friendly foods so you can enjoy the many benefits this diet has to offer.
Foods to Eat
Fruit
- Apples, all kinds
- Apricots
- Bananas
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Coconut
- Cranberries
- Dates
- Grapefruit
- Grapes, all kinds
- Kiwifruit
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Mangoes
- Oranges
- Papaya
- Peaches
- Pears
- Pineapple
- Plums
- Pomegranate
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Tangerines
- Watermelon
Vegetables
- Artichokes, all kinds
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Beets
- Bell peppers
- Bok choy
- Broccoli
- Broccolini
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Collard greens
- Cucumber
- Dandelion greens
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Garlic
- Green beans
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Lettuces, all kinds
- Mushrooms
- Onions, all kinds
- Parsnips
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Sea vegetables, all kinds
- Snow peas
- Spinach
- Squash, all kinds
- Sugar snap peas
- Sweet peas
- Sweet peppers
- Sweet potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watercress
- Zucchini
Condiments
*Check to make sure condiments are free from preservatives, additives, and chemicals.
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Cacao (raw nibs or powder)
- Coconut aminos
- Dried fruit
- Date puree
- Low sugar tomato paste and sauce
- Gherkins
- Capers
- Mustard
- Salsa
- Pesto
Nuts and Seeds
- Almonds
- Brazil nuts
- Cashews
- Chestnuts
- Chia seeds
- Coconut
- Flaxseeds
- Hazelnuts
- Macadamia nut
- Nut butter and milk
- Pecans
- Pine nuts
- Pistachios
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Walnuts
Healthy Fats and Oils
- Avocado oil
- Coconut oil, milk, and cream
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Flaxseed oil
- Hempseed oil
- Macadamia oil
- Walnut oil
Herbs and spices
Enjoy a large variety of fresh and organic herbs and spices. Use high-quality sea salt or Celtic salt for optimal minerals.
Baking Flours
- Almond flour
- Arrowroot powder
- Cassava flour
- Chestnut flour
- Coconut flour
- Hazelnut flour
- Nut meals
- Sweet potato flour
- Tapioca starch
Beverages
- Black tea (moderation)
- Coconut water
- Herbal tea
- Green tea
- Matcha
- Seltzer water
- Sparkling water (free from artificial ingredients)
- Water (filtered or spring)
- White tea (moderation)
Foods to Avoid
Legumes
Legumes are not allowed on a Paleo diet because of the high lectin and phytic acid content. However, legumes are permitted on a plant-based diet which means incorporating these foods are of personal preference.
Grains
Wheat and all gluten-containing products are not allowed on a Paleo diet. However, brown rice and pseudo-grains like quinoa are permitted on a plant-based diet. The choice to incorporate these foods is of personal preference.
Refined Carbohydrates and Sugars
- Artificial sugars
- Fruit juices
- Bread
- Pasta
- White sugar
- High fructose corn syrup
Processed Fats and Oils
- Canola oil
- Margarine
- Sunflower oils
- Soybean oil
- Vegetable oil
Charles Weller
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