7 Paleo Diet Foods to Keep in Your Pantry Everyday Health MenuNewslettersSearch Paleo Diet 7 Paleo Diet Foods You Need in Your Pantry Going paleo gets a whole lot easier (and tastier) when these must-have products are stocked in your kitchen. By Moira LawlerMedically Reviewed by Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCESReviewed: January 30, 2019Everyday Health may earn a portion of revenue from purchases of featured products.Medically Reviewed To be successful on the paleo diet you' ll need to be prepared Getty ImagesStarting a new diet? To set yourself up for success, you’ll likely need to do a pantry overhaul. Highly processed snack foods and sweets are out. But what should take their place if you’re going to give the paleo diet a go? In short, on this diet, you’ll want to load up on whole foods, primarily meat, fruit, and veggies. Most of those will need to be stored in the fridge, but you can still fill your pantry. Here are seven must-have items paleo dieters should keep on hand.108 Thrive Market Organic Beef Jerky Snack options may seem more limited on a paleo diet — but you’re not entirely out of luck. Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDE, the New Jersey–based author of Belly Fat Diet for Dummies, recommends keeping beef jerky on hand for a paleo-friendly food to grab when you’re on the go. It offers iron and is a good source of protein, so it can help keep you satisfied in between meals, she says. This option from Thrive Market uses grass-fed, organic beef and no fillers. Thrive Market Organic Beef Jerky, $17.99, ThriveMarket.com RELATED: A Paleo Diet Sample Menu, Recipe Inspiration, and Book List109 NOW Foods Organic Raw Walnuts Some paleo followers put such an emphasis on meat and other animal proteins that they fail to add enough plant-based foods to their diets, which can lead to a lack of fiber, Palinski-Wade says. Enter walnuts, which are a good source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. “Beneficial to both heart and brain health, walnuts can be added to salads and in trail mixes,” Palinski-Wade says. They can even make an appearance in meat dishes. Palinski-Wade says chopped walnuts can add a crunchy coating to baked meats. NOW Foods Organic Raw Walnuts, $7.63, Walmart.com110 La Tourangelle Avocado Oil No paleo pantry is complete without a jar of healthy plant-based oil. Two standouts are extra-virgin olive oil and avocado oil. “Extra-virgin olive oil provides a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and can be used in no- and low-heat dishes such as salads,” Palinski-Wade says. Avocado oil, on the other hand, is great when you’re cooking at higher temps, such as when you’re stir-frying or roasting. This versatile option from La Tourangelle features unrefined avocado oil in its bottles. La Tourangelle Avocado Oil, $11.47, Amazon.com RELATED: What Are the Health Risks and Benefits of the Paleo Diet?111 Go Raw Sprouted Organic Pumpkin Seeds Sticking to a paleo diet means you may be at risk of low levels of magnesium, says Kelly Kennedy, RD, the staff dietitian at Everyday Health based in North Adams, Massachusetts. Pumpkin seeds can help counter that risk. Palinski-Wade says they’re a good source of magnesium and also contain healthy fats and protein. Try tossing a handful of these lightly salted seeds onto a salad or add them to a homemade paleo-friendly trail mix. Go Raw Sprouted Organic Pumpkin Seeds, $15.99, ThriveMarket.com112 King Arthur Almond Flour That all-purpose flour you likely have stocked in your pantry? Not going to fly on the paleo diet. Instead, sub in almond flour. “Rich in fiber and healthy fats, you can use this flour to make paleo-friendly pancakes, muffins, and even desserts,” Palinski-Wade says. King Arthur Almond Flour, $13.99, ThriveMarket.com RELATED: Why You Should Go Nuts for Nuts113 Thrive Market Organic Dried Apple Rings Saying goodbye to sugar means you’ll need to find another way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Palinski-Wade says dried fruit makes for a natural sweet treat that you can snack on solo or toss in salads or into trail mix for a filling snack. Just make sure you choose an option without any added sugars, like these Thrive Market Dried Apple Rings. Thrive Market Organic Dried Apple Rings, $8.79, ThriveMarket.com 114 Viva Naturals Organic Chia Seeds “Since dairy is off-limits on the paleo diet, followers can be at a greater risk of a calcium deficiency,” Palinski-Wade says. According to a small study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, only about half of paleo dieters take in the recommended amount of calcium. Luckily, there are some ways to meet your calcium goals while staying dairy-free. Palinski-Wade suggests keeping chia seeds stocked in your pantry. You can use them to make chia seed pudding or as an ingredient in homemade energy bars. Viva Naturals Organic Chia Seeds, $10.48, Amazon.com Most Recent in Paleo Diet Later Meals Increase Hunger Decrease Calories Burned 6 Bugs You Can Eat and Their Health Benefits 5 Cheap and Healthy Recipes to Make With Oats What Happens to Your Cholesterol When You Go on a Keto Diet NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Diet and Nutrition Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in Paleo Diet Paleo Diet What You Can And Can t EatBy Diana Kelly LeveyOctober 3, 2022 The Paleo Diet How It Works What to Eat and the RisksBy Beth W. OrensteinNovember 24, 2020 What Are the Benefits and Risks of the Paleo Diet The incredibly popular diet encourages eating like our hunter-gatherer ancestors. 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