Is gluten free considered Paleo?

First of all, anything that is Paleo is automatically gluten-free as well. The Paleo diet excludes gluten and other grains (like oats, rice and corn), legumes (like soy, peanuts and beans), dairy, refined oils (like canola, soybean, cottonseed) and sugars.

What is the difference between grain free and Paleo diet?

Often, the Paleo diet is compared to that of more recent hunter-gatherer tribes, who ate grain-free diets. In the strictest form, a Paleo diet eliminates all grains (not just the gluten-containing grains), all legumes (including soy and peanuts), all processed sugars, all seed and vegetable oils, and all dairy.

Can you eat eggs on paleo?

A paleo diet is an eating plan based on foods humans might have eaten during the Paleolithic Era. The Paleolithic Era dates from around 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago. A modern paleo diet includes fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds.

What are four foods excluded in the paleo diet?

Foods to avoid on the paleo diet Sugar and high-fructose corn syrup: soft drinks, fruit juices, table sugar, candy, pastries, ice cream, and many others. Grains: bread, pasta, wheat, cereal, spelt, rye, barley, etc. Legumes: beans, lentils, and many more. More items...

Is paleo anti-inflammatory?

First, know that paleo is an anti-inflammatory diet that aims to remove sugar, legumes, most dairy, grains, and refined vegetable oils like corn and soy oil. Essentially, paleo sets out to eliminate processed, so-called modern foods from our diets.

Why do paleo not eat rice?

Strict paleo dieters exclude all grains from their diets — including rice — primarily due to their high phytate content . Although it's technically prohibited, many people still consume small amounts of white rice while following a paleo diet because it's lower in phytates, compared with other types.

Are gluten-free noodles paleo friendly?

So unfortunately most gluten-free pastas that you see in the stores are actually not Paleo . They're typically made from flours like rice flour. The only store-bought Paleo pastas that you'll generally be able to find are kelp noodles and shirataki (or Miracle) noodles, which we've covered in this post.

Are gluten-free oats ok on paleo?

Oats are grain. Since the Paleo diet does not allow grains, oatmeal is not a Paleo diet approved food .

Is gluten-free rice paleo?

Some paleo dieters do eat white rice Some people who adhere to a paleo lifestyle approach it with considerably more flexibility than others. Because rice is gluten-free and a staple food of some of the healthiest populations around the world, many paleo dieters choose to consume it sparingly ( 3 ).

Is gluten-free flour the same as paleo flour?

Read labels carefully! Only grain-free, legume-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, and otherwise unadulterated gluten-free flours are Paleo .

35 Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes {GF, DF, Refined Sugar Free} (2024)

10.29.17

It’s time to get ready for Thanksgiving! Whether you’re hosting a big group or just bringing along a favorite dish, these 35 delicious Paleo Thanksgiving recipes will inspire you to get cooking. A mix of appetizers/snacks, main dishes, side dishes and desserts mean your Paleo Thanksgiving is totally covered!

Okay, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Was that really a secret before now? Heck no, for those of you who know me/read my blog/follow me.

In fact, I think EVERY holiday on the calendar should call for a Thanksgiving-style feast, complete with at least 2 kinds of stuffing (my favorite), candied sweet potatoes, and, well, all the amazing recipes I’m about to share with you right now 🙂

Because we all know that Thanksgiving means we eat all day, start to finish, I’m linking you to everything from appetizers and “waiting snacks”, to main dishes (turkey!), TONS of delicious side dishes (all about those sides) and the best desserts you’ll have all year (all paleo!)

Ready to get started?! I can hardly wait!

35 Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes {GF, DF, Refined Sugar Free}

Appetizers/Snacks:

Savory herbed Sweet Potato Muffins via Paleo Running Momma (can double as dinner “rolls”!)

Paleo Pumpkin Granola via Jay’s Baking Me Crazy

Sausage and Cranberry Stuffed Mushrooms via Wholesomelicious

Olive, Caramelized Onion, and Herb Drop Biscuits via Wicked Spatula

Skillet Roasted Cinnamon Maple Pecans Via Beaming Baker

Easy Paleo Biscuits via Jay’s Baking Me Crazy

Main Dishes (We’re having Turkey!):

Perfect Roasted Turkey via Our Paleo Life

The Best Roasted Turkey {Paleo & Whole30} via Bakeaholic Mama (see my recipe for paleo homemade mayo to go with this recipe!)

Simple Roast Turkey Breast via Cook Eat Paleo

Rosemary Roasted Turkey via Primal Palate

Turkey for 2 with Easy Apple Cranberry Compote via Paleo Newbie

Side Dishes Galore (What We Live For!):

Roasted Butternut Stuffing with Sausage, Apples and Cranberries via Paleo Running Momma (MY FAVE!)

Paleo Whole30 Mashed Potatoes via Jay’s Baking Me Crazy

Desserts (I know you left room!):

Classic Paleo Pumpkin Pie with Crust Recipe via Paleo Running Momma

Paleo Apple Pie via Bakerita

Paleo and Vegan Apple Pie Barsvia Paleo Running Momma

Paleo and Vegan Pecan Pie Bars via Food Faith Fitness

Salted Caramel Apple Tart via Paleo Running Momma

Impossibly Easy Paleo Pear Apple Pie via Cotter Crunch

Paleo and Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Cashew Cheesecake via Paleo Running Momma

No-Bake Paleo Pumpkin Bars via My Natural Family

Salted Caramel Pecan Pie via Paleo Running Momma

Paleo and Vegan Maple Pecan Apple Crisp via Paleo Running Momma

Super Fudgy Maple Pecan Brownies {Paleo & Vegan} via Beaming Baker

Paleo and Vegan Apple Pear Crisp via Bakerita

Hope You Enjoy!

Tell Me!

What do you look forward to most on Thanksgiving?

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About Michele

More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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Antoinette de Alteriis says
November 16, 2017 at 4:05 pm
I was almost crying when I found this! Thank you. This is our first Thanksgiving of being GF, DF, and refined SF. I’m a pretty creative cook but this was just making me sad. If it was not a health issue we would just cheat but being sick was not a good option. Thank you!
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- Michele says
  November 17, 2017 at 11:14 am
  I’m so happy this is helpful! I’m sure you’ll find many recipes you love here 🙂
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Melody says
November 19, 2017 at 9:16 pm
Let me just say that my heart leapt with joy seeing this! I am trying several of these as a regular weeknight meals. I really want to try the acorn squash with cranberries and nuts. Yum!!
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Trina Pavur says
October 15, 2020 at 5:48 pm
This is the first holiday season that I’m sticking to a Paleo lifestyle and getting the whole family involved. I’m so excited to make some or most of these dishes and I’m so thankful for you and this blog!
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directions says
November 23, 2020 at 12:35 am
Thanksgiving recipes you share are wonderful. I will save these recipes to learn to cook.
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