The Paleo Diet Simplified

Chances are you’ve heard the term Paleo before, and likely used in close association with Cross Fit. Paleo, short…

Big Paleo No No Foods

Here are foods that as in no, you can’t eat: Grains, grains, grains (barley, rye, wheat) – Among other…

Yummy Paleo Approved Foods!

Remember that list above of approved foods? We’re talking hamburgers, steak, pork, bison, lamb, duck, turkey, chicken and more!…

1000 Paleo Recipes

Benefits of the Paleo Diet

The Paleo Diet has many benefits. Most people who are beginning this program are looking to lose weight. By changing your lifestyle to the Paleo diet you’ll make sure you have success in losing weight. But there many other benefits of this program including: Reducing inflammation in the body that can lead to chronic disease and aging Better sleep Higher energy levels Hormonal balance Decrease in gas and bloating Improved cholesterol Lower risk of heart disease, cancer,…

Track Your Results

One way to stay motivated to get started and stick with the Paleo diet is to track your progress. For some people, this will solely be based on weight loss. But it’s a good idea to look beyond the numbers on the scale as you determine the effectiveness of the diet. You can take photos of yourself at the beginning and then weekly to see if you can visualize any changes. You can also keep a journal…

Time to Make a Paleo Diet Plan

When you’re getting started with this new way of eating, it really helps to have a plan. How you plan depends on what works best for you. But at the very least you should have a weekly meal plan. This makes it easy to know what you’re going to eat for your meals rather than having to make last minute choices that could throw you off track. Some people even prefer to plan further out – such…

Seek Support and Keep Going

When you’re trying to overhaul your lifestyle, it can be tough to go it alone. Seek someone to go on this journey with you and get a little support. If you don’t have any friends or family members who want to try Paleo, you can always join online support groups. It can really help to have someone else to share ideas and get tips for sticking to the diet. Having a diet buddy can help you feel…

Preparing Your Pantry

One of the first things you need to do is prepare your pantry and kitchen for the Paleo diet. That means getting rid of anything that’s processed or includes grains. If you’re not ready to throw out food and waste it, consider donating it to a food bank. At the very least, if you don’t want to make a total commitment to this program, you should pack up the foods that aren’t part of the Paleo diet…