Beyond the commercialism of Paleo Diet, there really is something good there and I once did a whole month of Paleo in May and it was really good but you know I love my grains so I can't be forever 100% Paleo. Stop eating Jollof rice (made with brown rice of course)??? No thanks!
However once in a while, I clean up my diet and go 100% Paleo and that's exactly what I want to do for 7 days starting this Sunday 19th - Saturday 25th.
Robb Wolf has a comprehensive article on what Paleo really entails
here
Hint: Did you know Plantain is paleo-approved?
HERE IS THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO: Make sure you understand the food list below, and then go stock up on items on the WHAT TO EAT & WHAT TO DRINK lists. And keep this list handy. You’ll need it over the next 7 days!
WHAT TO EAT!
• All Meats (beef, chicken, pork, and also things like
sausages without additives, deli meats, organ meats,
jerky, etc.)
• All Seafood (including shellfish and fish)
• Eggs
• All Vegetables (including sweet potatoes, plantain and
white potatoes, but corn and rice are NOT veggies)
• All Fruits (but not dried fruits or fruit juices)
• Nuts (peanuts/groundnuts are not nuts!)
• Good Oils (coconut oil, olive oil, ghee, tallow,
lard - not hydrogenated, bacon grease, avocado oil,
macadamia oil)
• Almost Any Seasoning (salt, pepper, all
herbs, and any spices without any added sugar or
additives)
WHAT NOT TO EAT
• Wheat (including “whole grains” and anything made from flour,
including bread, pasta, cookies, & cakes)
• Other Grains (including rice, CORN, rye, barley, and oats, as well
as cous-cous and quinoa)
• Legumes (no beans of any sort except for green beans and peas)
• Soy (including tofu, soy milk, & soy sauce)
• All Processed Sugar (including corn syrup, high fructose corn
syrup, brown sugar, cane sugar, coconut sugar, date sugar, honey, &
maple syrup)
• Dairy (including milk, butter, cheese, cream, yogurt, & kefir)
• Artificial Sweeteners
• Bad Oils (including canola oil, vegetable oil, corn oil, or any other
oils not listed under Good Oils)
• EVERYTHING ELSE (including MSG (often called “natural
flavoring” or “monosodium glutamate”), artificial food colorings,
mayonnaise, and anything not listed in “What to Eat”)
• Alcohol of Any Type
• Sodas (even diet)
• Fruit Juice
• Milk
• Sport/Energy Drinks
• Any Sweetener
So who's in? I will be posting my meals, tips, and other relevant information specifically for Nigerians, and other Africans who feel our meals can't be paleo-approved.
Feel free to email me on africanpaleo@gmail.com
