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7 Days Of Transitioning To Paleo
This Paleo transition story is from Nicole Howze – over 7 days this spring, Nicole and her family of five completed a 7-day Paleo challenge. In this post, she shares with us the ups and downs of that 7-day transition, including some of the delicious foods they ate.
For some, transitioning to the Paleo lifestyle may seem like a piece of cake (Paleo friendly, that is), and may not seem like much of a challenge, but for most, especially those who are used to the “SAD” (Standard American Diet) way of eating, switching to a way of eating that seems to eliminate so many options, can be a huge undertaking that may at first appear almost impossible.
So then the question becomes, why would you and your family of five decide to embark on such an adventure if it seems like such an unattainable goal?
Well, for my family, that answer is simple. We needed a change in how we viewed our everyday way of eating and we needed to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
My husband and I felt Paleo was the best way to eat based on the research I have done over the years, and based on the fact that when I have committed to Paleo in the past, I felt amazing inside and out. My father, who is a personal trainer, has also followed this way of eating for over 2 years now and feels great, too.
So, on May 31, 2016, the whole family (Rob, my 41-year old husband, who is not overweight, but eats unhealthy, myself who is 35 and overweight, pre-diabetic, on high blood pressure meds, RJ, who is 13 and overweight slightly, Harmony, who is 10 and a junk-food junkie, and Melody, who is 3 and open to anything) began transitioning to a Paleo lifestyle.
Here’s all of us:
We decided to do a 7-day Paleo challenge from Tuesday to Tuesday, and in this post I’m going to detail how that transition went (the ups and the downs).
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Why Do I Feel So Weak When I Start A Paleo Diet?
One of the questions I frequently get asked from people just starting a Paleo diet is “why do I feel so weak when I start Paleo?”
If you’re wondering that exact question, then you’re not alone. So, let me explain why a diet that’s supposed to pump you full of energy is making you feel so crappy at first.
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38 Heavenly Paleo Brownie Recipes
Post by Lucha: World traveler, culinary student and Media Director at Paleo Flourish Magazine. Lucha will try most food but prefers Indian, Thai and Mexican food above all else. She is currently either cooking, eating, grocery shopping, or browsing recipes on Pinterest.
Paleo brownie recipes…a slightly healthier way to enjoy desserts. With delicious options like Joshua’s Chocolate Brownie Bites using stevia and Sonia’s Sweet Potato Brownies using avocado and sweet potato, you’ll get to enjoy some amazing treats completely grain-free!
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Is Liquid Smoke Paleo?
This small bottle of dark red liquid causes a lot of debate in the health and culinary worlds.
So what is liquid smoke? Is it a cheat for those of us too lazy to actually smoke our meats or is it a healthier way to make foods delicious? And of course, the most important question on your mind, is liquid smoke Paleo?
Read more to find out!
59 AIP & Paleo Pressure Cooker Recipes (Instant Pot)
I used to be a die-hard slow cooker fan, and I still love my slow cookers. But I’ve recently started loving the Instant Pot (an easy-to-use and multi-functional pressure cooker).
If you don’t have one of these yet, then I highly recommend getting one from Amazon here – it’s a great investment! Then, use your Instapot to try these delicious Paleo pressure cooker recipes.
There are 63 pressure cooker recipes to try, and we’ve grouped them by meat type to help make your meal planning a bit easier. There’s even a handy table of contents to make jumping from section to section easier.
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Raw Egg Protein Smoothie Bowl Recipe [Paleo, Dairy-Free, High-Protein]
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If you’re a fan of smoothies, but not a fan of eating meat, then this is a great recipe for getting more protein into your diet. The raw egg makes the smoothie super creamy (it’s as if you added in cream!).
The idea for this recipe came to me after seeing Mark’s Primal Egg Coffee which uses raw egg yolks to make coffee creamy and nutritious.
Note: Always make sure your eggs are fresh!
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Caffeine, Tea, and Paleo
This guest post is by Will from California Tea House. If you’re looking for some new teas to try, then why not give his favorites a try – the Fruity Dream is a blend of hibiscus blossoms, rose hip peels, apple preserves, kiwi bits, strawberry slices, elderberries, citrus peels, strawberries, marigold and cornflower blooms and apricots, and the Pomegranate Peony is a one of a kind blend of pomegranate preserves, rose-hips and stevia blended with the finest grade of white peony tea.
If you’re interested in buying some tea from California Tea House, then use this coupon code, PALEO10, to get 10% off plus free shipping.
25 Awesome Paleo BBQ Sauce Recipes
Post by Lucha: World traveler, culinary student and Media Director at Paleo Flourish Magazine. Lucha will try most food but prefers Indian, Thai and Mexican food above all else. She is currently either cooking, eating, grocery shopping, or browsing recipes on Pinterest.
I was never a huge fan of barbecue sauce, but when we made it one day in my culinary program, in a perfect dish with pork and pineapples, I finally gained an appreciation for this special sauce.
25 Savory Paleo Breakfast Recipes To Leave You Full for Longer
Post by Lucha: World traveler, culinary student and Media Director at Paleo Flourish Magazine. Lucha will try most food but prefers Indian, Thai and Mexican food above all else. She is currently either cooking, eating, grocery shopping, or browsing recipes on Pinterest.
It can be hard to eat a decent breakfast first thing in the morning. I usually start my day with a cup of Paleo coffee and then continue with something more hearty a few hours later.
Summer’s Here! – 38 of the Best Paleo Grilled Recipes
Post by Lucha: World traveler, culinary student and Media Director at Paleo Flourish Magazine. Lucha will try most food but prefers Indian, Thai and Mexican food above all else. She is currently either cooking, eating, grocery shopping, or browsing recipes on Pinterest.
I’m not sure what it is about grilled food that makes it taste so great.
In culinary school we learned about the Maillard reaction, the browning effect that happens to toast, coffee, and food on the grill. But I think there’s more too it than that.
Paleo Soda Drinks – La Croix
I was one of those rare kids who didn’t like soda. The bubbles always made me burp, and I couldn’t ever manage to finish an entire can of coke.
That all changed when I got to law school. One of my best friends there was addicted to diet coke (even she called it an addiction).
I wasn’t drinking coffee during that period and needing caffeine to stay awake during law school, I also turned to diet coke.
I’m happy to say that I haven’t had a diet coke for years now, but on a hot summer day, it’s still the drink I crave!
Luckily, that same friend gave up diet coke as well and recently, she introduced me to a new soda, La Croix, which contains only Paleo ingredients!
40 Amazing Paleo Pork Chop Recipes
Post by Lucha: World traveler, culinary student and Media Director at Paleo Flourish Magazine. Lucha will try most food but prefers Indian, Thai and Mexican food above all else. She is currently either cooking, eating, grocery shopping, or browsing recipes on Pinterest.
I wasn’t totally clear on what makes a pork chop a pork chop, so I turned to the internet for a bit of help.
4 Paleo Cooking Essentials
I wasn’t into cooking at all before I started a Paleo diet. In fact, my knowledge of cooking was practically non-existent.
But that all changed when I got into a Paleo diet – in fact, I started to really enjoy cooking. And I started accumulating cookware and equipment.
These 4 pieces of cooking equipment have made my life and Paleo diet so much easier, and I hope you find them helpful too.
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24 Delish Paleo Cupcake Recipes
Post by Lucha: World traveler, culinary student and Media Director at Paleo Flourish Magazine. Lucha will try most food but prefers Indian, Thai and Mexican food above all else. She is currently either cooking, eating, grocery shopping, or browsing recipes on Pinterest.
Get out your cupcake trays everyone, because it’s time to put them to good use!
26 Luscious Paleo Chocolate Recipes
Post by Lucha: World traveler, culinary student and Media Director at Paleo Flourish Magazine. Lucha will try most food but prefers Indian, Thai and Mexican food above all else. She is currently either cooking, eating, grocery shopping, or browsing recipes on Pinterest.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you are totally against it or enjoy getting in the mood to go all lovey-dovey with your special someone, nobody can deny a good excuse to make chocolate treats.