{"id":131654,"date":"2020-05-08T08:54:21","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T08:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/paleo-vs-keto\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T08:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T08:17:08","slug":"paleo-vs-keto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-gb\/paleo-vs-keto\/","title":{"rendered":"Paleo vs Keto: Which One Is Better for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two of the most buzzworthy diets in the last few years are paleo (the paleolithic diet) and keto (the ketogenic diet). If you\u2019re like me, you might have trouble keeping them straight! Let\u2019s take a quick look at paleo vs keto and see what these diets have in common and what aspects are unique to each.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Paleo diet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Essentially, the paleo diet is based on foods available to early humans during the Paleolithic era (as recent as about 10,000 years ago and stretching back as far as 2.5 million years!). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As you can imagine, these foods are what we consider to be simple or even primitive &#8211; anything that could be foraged or hunted for, such as fruit, vegetables, and meat. Many people choose to \u201cgo paleo\u201d for reasons like improved blood sugar balance, weight loss, gut health, and autoimmune health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Foods restricted on paleo include grains, refined sugar, beans and legumes, potatoes, processed foods, salt, refined vegetable oils, and dairy products. Paleo is generally high-protein, high-fiber, and moderate in carbs (lower than the standard Western diet). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since processed foods are off-limits on paleo, the vast majority of carbs will come from fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image131654_19ec7f-bf .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image131654_19ec7f-bf size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-04-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-138171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-04-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-04-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-04-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-04-1-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-04-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_b07f41-1e\">What is Keto diet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People embarking on the ketogenic diet typically are after one thing &#8211; weight loss. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of course, there are plenty of other health benefits, but shedding weight is by far the most popular reason to try keto. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The aim of keto is to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intelligentlabs.org\/cant-get-into-ketosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enter ketosis<\/a><\/strong>, which is a metabolic state where your body burns fatty acids instead of glucose for energy, producing ketones, which can help to produce rapid weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intelligentlabs.org\/keto-food-pyramid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On keto, the focus is on your macros<\/a> &#8211; and they may vary from person to person, but typically only about 5% of the calorie budget can come from carbs and as much as 75-80% must come from fat. While no particular food groups are completely off-limits on keto, restricting carb intake to such a minimal amount certainly makes you prioritize the small carb budget allowed. This means that you\u2019ll likely need to limit fruits and vegetables in your diet and give up foods like grains, legumes, and rice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similarities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So far, these two diets sound quite different, right? Surprisingly, they do have quite a few aspects in common. Both diets:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid grains, legumes, and refined sugar<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emphasize healthy fats such as seeds, avocados, and unrefined oils<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Promote adequate protein intake from animal sources<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Encourage low-carb vegetables and leafy greens.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-03-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-03-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-03-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-03-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-03-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-03.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_36a3a3-64\">Paleo vs Keto: Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of course, these diets do have more differences than similarities. Here are just a few:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keto focuses on macros, while paleo is more about the types of food consumed. Paleo isn\u2019t particularly a low-carb diet, while keto certainly is.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paleo restricts dairy, while full-fat dairy products are an important part of the keto diet.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keto is done properly by testing for blood ketones to confirm ketosis, while following paleo only entails eating the specified types of food.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fruits and vegetables are unlimited on paleo, while they are heavily restricted on keto (with the exception of leafy greens and non-starchy vegetables).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Do Paleo and Keto at the Same Time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">really <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">wanted to, yes! It would be a very restrictive diet and require lots of planning ahead, but it is possible. A paleo-keto diet looks like this:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eliminate dairy products except ghee and grass-fed butter<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need to use a sweetener, choose a zero-calorie natural sweetener (such as stevia)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opt for pasture-raised or grass-fed animal proteins if available<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Limit your carbs to stay within your daily keto macros in order to enter and maintain ketosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So what does all of this mean? Basically, if weight loss is what you\u2019re looking for, keto is probably your better option. You can certainly lose weight on paleo, but most people choose to follow it for assorted health reasons or personal preference.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image131654_5176c2-30 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image131654_5176c2-30 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-02-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-138181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-02-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-02-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-02-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-02-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paleo-vs-keto-which-one-is-better-for-you-02.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading131654_8d5898-a0\">Paleo vs Keto: Which One Is Better for Weight Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> If you&#8217;ve decided to shred that couple of pounds before summer, you&#8217;re probably looking for an effective diet plan that will help you keep the weight off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no point in going through the entire process if the weight will come back as soon as you start eating carbs, right? Well, when it comes to losing weight &#8211; both diets will give fantastic results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First comes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/weight-loss\/water-weight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">water weight<\/a>, and then comes the excess fat. But, after you&#8217;re done with the restrictive regime, you need to find a way to keep the weight off. That means that you need to choose a sustainable diet that will become a part of your lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, which one will help you lose more weight, and more quickly?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you eat high-carb, full-fat meals every night and then switch to Paleo or Keto, both diets will do wonders! But you need to remember that just doing Paleo doesn&#8217;t guarantee you&#8217;ll lose the weight. Paleo includes a lot of fantastic food &#8211; nutritious fruits and veggies, but if you don&#8217;t pay attention to calories, you are not going to lose weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You especially need to be careful if you have a habit of snacking high-calorie treats like walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios. You may even gain weight on Paleo if you&#8217;re not careful enough! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to paleo vs keto weight loss effectiveness, surely keto is the winner. People on keto usually don&#8217;t worry about calories, because they tend to eat less. Also, the very process of Ketosis helps you shred the weight (you are using fat as fuel!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, it&#8217;s highly unlikely that you&#8217;ll snack on roasted chicken, lettuce, or eggs. And since carbs are off the limits &#8211; you&#8217;ll really end up eating less. There is another psychological perk when it comes to the keto diet. Because the results come very fast (you can literally see the difference within one week), you&#8217;ll end up feeling motivated to continue the keto journey. The result is losing more weight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two of the most buzzworthy diets in the last few years are paleo (the paleolithic diet) and keto (the ketogenic diet). If you\u2019re like me, you might have trouble keeping them straight! 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