Paleo eating focuses on whole, real foods that are close to how food naturally comes from the earth. It is based on eating foods without heavy processing. Meals are built around simple ingredients and eaten in a way that feels natural and comfortable.
The idea behind Paleo is simple. It removes foods that do not agree with the body and keeps foods that feel better to eat. Some ultra-processed foods can be okay depending on taste and tolerance, but the focus stays on real food most of the time.
When eating Paleo, vegetables and fruits are a big part of daily meals. Protein usually comes from meat, poultry, fish, or eggs. Nuts and seeds are sometimes added. There is no calorie counting or measuring. Meals are eaten until satisfied.
For me, Paleo also means avoiding certain foods most of the time. This is not about strict rules. It is about sensitivity, smell, taste, and how my body reacts.
Foods I avoid or limit:
- No grains at all
- No dairy
- No corn (I consider corn a grain, and it is in almost everything packaged)
- Beans only once a week, about 1/8 cup, and only if I tolerate them that day
- Avoid some oils, especially vegetable oils
Foods I eat:
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Meat, poultry, and fish
- Eggs
- Nuts and seeds
- Some ultra-processed foods, depending on taste and tolerance
- Fats and oils I use: ghee, avocado oil, and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Grains are completely off the table for me. I do not eat them at all. Even the smell bothers me, and I am very sensitive to them. Corn is a big one for me because it shows up in so many packaged foods.
Paleo is often misunderstood as eating only meat. That is not true. Vegetables and fruits play a large role, and meals are meant to be balanced and filling. Meat is part of the meal, not the whole meal.
Some people think Paleo is too strict, while others find it simple and freeing. Everyone’s body is different. What matters most is paying attention to tolerance, smell, taste, and how foods make you feel.
Paleo does not have to be perfect. Over time, it becomes routine. It becomes less about rules and more about comfort, habit, and eating in a way that feels right at home.
I am deaf and follow a real-life Paleo lifestyle focused on simple, practical food. PaleoVibe is where I share how I cook, eat, and make everyday Paleo food choices that work without overthinking.