The Paleo Diet
- What is the Paleo Diet?
- What is the Paleo Plan?
- How many people is the plan designed for?
- What are the serving sizes?
- You listed a recipe with “Food X,” and that isn’t Paleo. What’s up?
Following the Paleo Plan
- Can I cancel at any time?
- What do the week numbers mean? I just started, shouldn’t it be week #1?
- I really don’t like “Food X” and that’s on the menu this week, can I change it?
- All you’re doing is listing recipes and a shopping list. Can’t I just do that?
- OK, that sounds reasonable. But can I just share this with my friends so we don’t all have to pay?
- I love the site, do you have an affiliate plan or way for me to share this with the members of my gym?
Q: What is the Paleo Diet
A: From Dr. Loren Cordain’s webite, thepaleodiet.com: With readily available modern foods, The Paleo Diet mimics the types of foods every single person on the planet ate prior to the Agricultural Revolution (a mere 500 generations ago). These foods (fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and seafood) are high in the beneficial nutrients (soluble fiber, antioxidant vitamins, phytochemicals, omega-3 and monounsaturated fats, and low-glycemic carbohydrates) that promote good health and are low in the foods and nutrients (refined sugars and grains, saturated and trans fats, salt, high-glycemic carbohydrates, and processed foods) that frequently may cause weight gain, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and numerous other health problems. The Paleo Diet encourages dieters to replace dairy and grain products with fresh fruits and vegetables — foods that are more nutritious than whole grains or dairy products.
For more information, see the Wikipedia article.
Q: What is Paleo Plan?
A: Paleo Plan is a site dedicated to providing the most useful resources and information for people following the Paleo Diet. We offer explicit daily meal plans, great recipes, and a cohesive shopping list so everything you need will be ready and in your kitchen come meal time.
How many people is the plan designed for?
A: Paleo Plan is designed for two people following the plan together. The shopping list and the recipes themselves provide guidance for what two average people eat. You may want to adjust the quantities for your specific needs.
What are the serving sizes?
A: In general, each meal is focused around 3-5 ounces of meat per serving. This depends slightly on the meal’s other ingredients. In some cases, there aren’t specific portion sizes (for instance, a breakfast may just advise to add ham, but not give a portion amount). In those instances, you should assume 4oz is average, and add up or down based on preference. We’ve tried to make that easiest for you to adjust by merely listing the number of servings you’ll be having in the shopping list so you can purchase accordingly.
Q: You listed a recipe with “Food X,” and that isn’t Paleo. What’s up?
A: In my experience and research, I’ve found several differences in what people consider “Paleo.” I’ve also met lots of people who’ve decided to knowingly bend the rules for whatever reason. Sometimes, those recipes may sneak there way on here, or other times, it may just be a disagreement as to the paleo-quality of a food item. General rule, don’t eat anything you don’t feel comfortable with. This site is only meant to help lead you, not prescribe your Paleolithic viewpoints.
Following the Paleo Plan
Q: Can I cancel at any time?
A: Yes, you can cancel your membership at any time by logging into your account, choosing “Subscription” from the right-hand sidebar, and then choosing “Cancel Subscription” from resulting page.
Q: What do the week numbers mean? I just started, shouldn’t it be week #1?
A: Every week throughout the year is numbered, starting with the first week in January. We use this method versus the dates because it’s easier to sort and manage the content internally. It’s also a universal system: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_week_date. So, don’t expect to see Week #1 unless it’s the beginning of January.
Q: I really don’t like “Food X” and that’s on the menu this week, can I change it?
A: Of course. I recognize that not everyone will like every recipe we use. In those cases, we try and make it as easy as possible to swap that recipe with a different one by numbering every meal in both the Meal Plan and the Shopping Lists. It’s very easy to simply cross off the numbered items from the meal you won’t be cooking, and stick with the rest of the plan; either substituting your own items, or doubling down on others.
Q: All you’re doing is listing recipes and a shopping list. Can’t I just do that?
A: Absolutely. And I encourage you to. However, I know many people who *plan* on doing this, and *intend* to do this, but business and life get in the way. So, Paleo Plan is here to save time and make following it easier. We think that has value, and that it’s acceptable to give that away to paying members.
Q: OK, that sounds reasonable. But can I just share this with my friends so we don’t all have to pay?
A: There is no way I can prevent you from doing that, and I have no intention of trying. However, I do feel that Paleo Plan is a great resource, which saves everyone from 2-7 hours a month. I think our current prices are more than fair and encourage all households to have their own membership. With that said, I have no problem with households sharing amongst themselves. That just makes sense.
Q: I love the site, do you have an affiliate plan or way for me to share this with the members of my gym?
A: Yes, we do. Use our contact form to get in touch and we’ll discuss several different options to find out what’s best for you and your gym.