8 Delicious Paleo Meal Delivery Services to Try

Despite its name, the Paleo diet is as far away from the Flinstones as one can get. The Paleo diet grew out of a movement that was trying to capture diets associated with a less complicated life. Out of this sentiment has come quite sophisticated offerings that have remained faithful to the original goal of less complicated, more authentic and simpler meals — all without sacrificing taste and variety. Just as caveman had no access to dairy, legumes or grains, you won't find that on on this diet either. Paleo diets focus on whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, lean animal proteins, nuts and seeds.

"The Paleo diet has a few great things going for it, like emphasizing produce, lean protein, nuts and seeds. It also limits foods high in refined sugars, which we know most Americans are consuming way too much of," says Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, CDN, Deputy Nutrition Director for the Good Housekeeping Institute. "Since the diet is high in fiber, antioxidants and protein, it can be a healthy eating plan for some. That being said, the diet does restrict several nutritious foods and food groups like dairy, grains and legumes. It may be best to take certain principles from the Paleo diet, such as incorporating more vegetables and less added sugar into your diet, to reap long-term benefits."

The food and nutrition experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute conducted a more than three-month long meal delivery service study with over 200 real-life home cooks and industry experts across the United States. We researched and evaluated over 40 services, including traditional meal kits, affordable meal delivery services for everyday life and semi-prepared and ready-to-eat meals. Using this data, our registered dietitians chose the best Paleo meal delivery services to meet a variety of additional dietary lifestyle and preferences, from keto to low-carb to Whole30 and more. Each pick meets the requirements of the Paleo diet although some are more strict than others. All options cater to a wide variety of dietary needs and tastes.

We also want to acknowledge that weight loss, health and body image are complex subjects. Before embarking on any diet, we invite you gain a broader perspective by reading our exploration into the hazards of diet culture.

Here are our top eight choices for the best paleo meal delivery services: