Paleo Plus
The diet types that score off the charts on almost all fronts are rare. More likely, we see one macronutrient pathway, like fat, that is strong and another, like carbohydrate clearance, that appears a bit weaker.
Could you be a Paleo Plus?
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At a glance
Go-to breakfast: Poached eggs over black bean hash with a side of steamed greens.
Quick answers
Yes, in moderation. Paleo Plus dieters can deal with the fat, but saturated fat isn’t the whole equation when it comes to animal protein. Paleo Plus dieters eating more protein still have to be mindful of creatinine, IGF-1 and uric acid.
Yes, but test LDL-P and heart health metrics.
Nope.
As long as it’s not fermented dairy, all the other fermented foods are on the menu for Paleo Plus.
As we see with diet types like California Keto, Paleo Plus is better suited to a diet that is lower in carbohydrates, especially refined grains, so unfortunately pancakes are off the menu. This diet can easily be grain free, however, the addition of non-cereal grains, like quinoa, may work well for some Paleo Plus.
Biggest challenge
Paleo Plus isn’t a keto diet. While carbohydrates should be curtailed, Paleo Plus dieters still want to ensure they are getting adequate fiber to feed the good guys in their gut.
Closest relative
Not quite you? The nearest type is Modified Paleo. Modified Paleo genotypes are more likely to be able to get by with some dairy in their diets. Not to say that all of them will thrive on dairy products, however, Modified Paleo isn’t lactose intolerant, whereas Paleo Plus is.
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Only your DNA can tell you.
A simple cheek swab reveals your diet type.