What Is Paleo?

One of the programs we offer at Chef By Request is the Paleo Diet Meal Delivery Service. This works just the same as our zone inspired program and adheres to the philosophy of the Paleo Diet. To view samples of the menu creations that will be coming to you click here.

For those who do not know what the Paleo Diet is or those who want to know our take on Paleo below is a list of the food differences you will see: 

• Protiens - All meals utilize an animal protein whether this be eggs, chicken, beef, pork, etc... In all possible cases we use grass fed beef, free range chicken, and sustainable seafoods. To read more about how we source our products check out the Sources and Farms section.
• Carbohydrates - Primarily utilizing local and organic carbohydrates you will see a focus on low glycemic fruits and vegetables. This allows for maximizing the nutrition in the plant and still being able to maintain optimum insulin balance and satiation.
• Fats - Primarily from Paleo compliant oils and animal proteins.
• Restrictions - Soy, Legumes, Wheat, Dairy, and Gluten are not included in any of the meals.
• Portioning - We still adhere to a 40/30/30 program and portion the meals between 300 and 500 calories depending on the sizing you request. Snacks are still 150 to 200 calories each and always contain an animal protien which is great for an after workout snack!

The Paleo Diet comes from the concept that the food we eat today is over processed and as such our bodes are unable to properly use the nutrients in the food the way that we are designed to. To fix this you take a look back at history (Paleo references the Paleolithic Period of time but that is more of a conceptual reference in this case) and take note of how humans sourced food directly in the past before processing and storage was available. When you do this you find that getting back to the basics of eating fresh, local, non-processed foods allows you to maximize your nutrient intake and live a healthier life. 

Another segment of people who benefit most from the Paleo Diet are those who are looking to improve their performance at the gym or with their Crossfit workouts. It's common knowledge that animal proteins are the best source for protein when looking to maximize performance. When you pair up a diet where all your protein is animal sourced along with fresh and local carbs and fats such as what Chef By Request provides, your ability to enhance your workouts is tremendous. 

If you have questions on the program and how it works please give us a call at 1.877.878.5777 or email info@mychefbyrequest.com.