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Paleo Carbs/Fats/Protein ratios

Steph_135
Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm getting serious about eating Paleo, and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for what the carbs to fats to protein ratios (percentages) should ideally be? Thanks!

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  • TriLifter
    TriLifter Posts: 1,283 Member
    Like many "diets," it's up to the individual's needs. I carb cycle and go between 60/25/15 and 15/25/60.
  • djstatick
    djstatick Posts: 23 Member
    Depends on your needs, but typically carbs are low-ish, protein and fat are high. Paleo is more about quality... so, protein from quality meats, fats from avacado, nuts, etc., and carbs from veggies and fruits.
  • Brewtime
    Brewtime Posts: 3 Member
    High fat / Medium Protein/ Low Carb Mine is 75/25/5
  • lindsey1979
    lindsey1979 Posts: 2,395 Member
    Paleo is completely macro neutral -- it can be whatever you want it to be.

    I personally restrict my carbs, so I keep those under 100 g per day and I aim to hit a specific amount of protein (for me at least 0.7 g per lb body weight). This usually means I fall in the 20 carbs/30 protein/50 fat category give or take.
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Thank you for all of your replies!! So helpful!

    I was worried my fats might be too high, but I can see some you are in the same boat.

    That puts my mind more at ease. :smile:
  • MikeEnRegalia
    MikeEnRegalia Posts: 110 Member
    Keto for the win! 5/20/75, or up to 20/20/60ish on workout days.
  • jogami
    jogami Posts: 31 Member
    I keep mine at 50% fat, 25% protein, 25% carbs. I will see how this goes then adjust as and if I need to.
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  • TriLifter
    TriLifter Posts: 1,283 Member
    why cant i diary creep anyone here? Everyones diary is PRIVATE!!!

    Grrr.................

    Just opened mine up for you :wink:

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