You may have heard of the Paleo diet and the Primal diet and thought they were the same thing. While they’re closely related, they’re actually two separate diet programs with some obvious differences.

Dairy Differences

The Paleo diet is famous for being grain free and dairy free. The primal diet is grain free, but dairy is a food that is on the plan. However, that doesn’t mean that all dairy fits with this program.

With Primal the focus is on eating full fat dairy, and raw if you can get it. You’ll also choose fermented dairy such as yogurt and kefir. There is also an emphasis on sourcing dairy from pasture-raised animals rather than from factory farms. Continue reading →

The Paleo and Keto diets are two of the most popular plans today. But which one makes sense for you to try?

Let’s compare and contrast these two plans so that you can choose the one that is best for you.

Both are Grain Free

Both Paleo and Keto diets are grain-free. That means that you will not eat wheat, barley, corn, quinoa, spelt, or any other grain. This can make a huge difference in the way you eat.

This can be the toughest part of making the transition to these plans especially if you tend to eat a lot of bread, pasta, and cereals. Continue reading →