Paleo, Primal and Keto are often referred to interchangeably, but there are differences. Below is a brief description of each.
The Paleo (Paleolithic) diet is based on the diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. It is made up of whole foods including meat, fish, fowl, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and healthy fats. It does not include grains, legumes, processed foods, refined sugar, dairy, alcohol or harmful chemically-processed fats such as canola oil, soy bean oil , sunflower oil, safflower oil, and corn oil.
The Primal Diet is very similar to the Paleo Diet, except it recommends raw, high-fat dairy as a source of healthy fats.
The Keto (Ketogenic) Diet is much like Paleo and Primal, except that it limits carbohydrates to 50 grams or less per day, causing the body to eventually go into a state of Ketosis. This helps the body burn fat as the main source of fuel rather than carbohydrates. Once in a Ketogenic state, the liver will produce ketones, which supply energy for the brain. The Keto Diet is typically made up of 60-70 percent healthy fat, 20-25 percent protein and 10-15 percent carbohydrates. Because fruit is higher in carbohydrates than vegetables, it is not recommended on the Keto Diet.
Regardless of which diet you chose, you will be eliminating many unhealthy foods from your diet and consuming more nutrient-dense foods, such as those above which are some of the foods I keep in my pantry.
