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Loren Cordain, Ph.D. recently teamed up with Men's Fitness to discuss The Paleo Diet basics in the article "Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner - Paleo Recipes for People Who Aren't on The Paleo Diet."

The article outlines foods that should be avoided on The Paleo Diet, and includes five easy Paleo meal recipes made with common household ingredients.

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Quick Tips for Paleo Beginners

EAT:

Grass-produced meats
Fish/seafood
Fresh fruits and veggies
Eggs
Nuts and seeds
Healthful oils (Olive, walnut, flaxseed, macadamia, avocado, coconut)

DON’T EAT:

Cereal grains
Legumes (including peanuts)
Dairy
Refined sugar
Potatoes
Processed foods
Salt
Refined vegetable oils

Recipes

ThePaleoDiet.com features over 1,000 free recipes written by real nutrition and Paleo Diet experts. Go to The Paleo Diet Recipes »

Cookbooks

For more Paleo Diet recipes, pick up a copy of Real Paleo Fast and Easy on Amazon or Barnes and Nobles. Go to The Paleo Diet Store »

About The Author

The Paleo Diet® team comprises a group of scientists, journalists, and recipe creators who stay at the forefront of nutrition science, specifically Paleolithic nutrition. Our hope is to bring you the latest news and research to help you understand how to follow the diet, optimize your health, and eat nutritious and delicious Paleo meals..

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