Paleo Friendly Plan

EzPoints™Diet Paleo Friendly Point System Tracking Overview:

The EzPoints™Diet Paleo Friendly Plan adopts the “Track Less, Achieve More” point system to promote a healthy, balanced diet without the complexity of counting calories or nutrients meticulously. This plan focuses on whole foods that align with a Paleo lifestyle.

Positive Points:

  • Earn 1 point for each serving of essential nutrients from non-starchy vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and nuts & seeds, plus for every 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
  • Daily Caps for Balance:
    • Vegetables: Up to 5 points.
    • Lean Proteins: Up to 5 points.
    • Nuts and Seeds: Up to 3 points.
    • Fruits: Up to 2 points.
    • Exercise: Up to 3 points.

Negative Points:

  • Automatic Deductions for consuming high sugar foods, refined grains, fried items, and high-fat foods.
  • Alcohol: Deduct points for each alcoholic beverage consumed beyond a daily allowance of two standard drinks.

Bonus Points:

  • Healthy Fats: Earn up to 2 extra points weekly for each serving of high omega-3 foods, such as certain fish and seeds, supporting smarter dietary choices.

This strategic approach ensures minimal tracking and maximizes health benefits, effectively simplifying your journey to wellness with the Paleo diet.

Specific Point Categories Detailed:

Vegetables:

  • +1 point per serving of non-starchy vegetables.
  • Daily maximum: 5 points.

Fruits:

  • +1 point per serving.
  • Daily maximum: 2 points.

Nuts and Seeds:

  • +1 point per serving of almonds, walnuts, cashews, chia seeds, and flaxseeds.
  • Daily maximum: 3 points.

Lean Protein:

  • +1 point per serving of skinless poultry, fish, tofu, tempeh, eggs, and high-protein, low-fat dairy alternatives.
  • Daily maximum: 5 points.

Bonus Points for Omega-3/Healthy Fats:

  • +1 point per serving for high omega-3 sources like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and flaxseeds.
  • Weekly maximum: 2 points.

Deductions:

Sugary Foods and Beverages:

  • -1 point for items with more than 10 grams of added sugar per serving.

Refined Grains:

  • -1 point for foods primarily made with refined grains.

Fried Foods & Snacks:

  • -1 point for items that are deep-fried or prepared with excess oil.

High-Fat Foods:

  • -1 point for items exceeding the healthy fat thresholds as defined in the diet plan.

Penalty Points for Excess Alcohol:

  • -1 point for each drink beyond the weekly limit of two standard drinks.

Exercise Points:

  • +1 point per 10 minutes of moderate or vigorous activity.
  • Daily maximum: 3 points.

By focusing on core Paleo principles and simplifying the point system, the EzPoints™Diet Paleo Friendly Plan makes it easy for you to focus on natural, nutrient-rich foods and maintain a healthy lifestyle without extensive daily tracking.

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