Ok, so it's Friday night, you've conquered your 30 day paleo challenge and you're all dialed in with what to eat, yet something seems to be missing, you just don't quite feel right, almost as if something is off but you just can't seem to put your finger on it.
You're out with your besties and having a good time, it almost feels like you haven't done this in a while, then it hits you... you haven't had an adult beverage in over a month.
But what to do, what to do? You don't want to ruin all the hard work you've put in over the last month or so, your body and mind are feeling better than they ever have, but man it sure would be nice to ...
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Archives for May 2013
Steak And Berry Paleo Breakfast
How can you argue with steak for breakfast? That's right you can't. And the berries provide a little breakfast sweetness with the spinach. You won't miss pancakes, waffles, toast, or any other standard breakfast fare once you try this protein packed breakfast.
Steak And Berry Paleo Breakfast
4 oz Sirloin steakHandful of baby spinach ((large))in Handful of raspberries ((large, each chopped half))1 tsp Slivered almonds1 tsp Coconut oil
Cook the steak on a non-stick grill until done (medium or medium rare).In a skillet or wok, heat the coconut oil over medium high heat and add the spinach.Cook the spinach until ...
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Simple Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes can be a controversial item in the Paleo diet community. Obviously they grow naturally and have no other ingredients, but they also can be a bit high on the glycemic index and lead to the blood sugar spike that is typically avoided with the Paleo diet. But of all potatoes, the sweet potato seems to get the green light more than others. So if you include sweet potatoes within your Paleo food parameters, enjoy the simply spicy recipe below.
Simple Spicy Sweet Potatoes
1 Sweet potato ((large, peeled and cubed))1 tbs Coconut oil1 tsp Cayenne pepper1/2 tsp Paprika1/4 tsp Black pepper
Place peeled ...
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How To Lose The Final Five Pounds With The Paleo Diet
This is a guest post from Vic Magary. Vic is an advocate of the Paleo diet, proud pet-parent to his golden retriever Coda, and creator of the Final Five Formula program.
The Paleo diet is a great eating strategy for weight loss. But sometimes, even when following a Paleo diet, it can be challenging to lose that last bit of fat. Sure you are healthy and fit, but maybe vanity combined with an upcoming beach vacation has you wanting to lose those final 5 - 10 pounds. If those last few pounds won't seem to budge, here are a few tips to take your Paleo diet to the next level:
1. Stop fudging the numbers.
Do you follow the 80/20 rule? Or ...
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Plum Pork Chops
Pork chops + plum. Sounds great right? Well, it gets a little messy. I'll tell you right now, the plum will not chop up into pretty little pieces. It's going to end up more like mashed plum and that's just fine. Add more cinnamon if that flavor appeals to you - it can be a nice compliment to the sweetness of the plum and pineapple juice.
Plum Pork Chops
4 Boneless pork chops1 Plum ((pitted and chopped))3 tbs Balsamic vinegar2 tbs Pineapple juice1 tbs olive oil1/2 Shallot ((minced))2 cloves garlic ((minced))1 tsp Cinnamon
In a sauce pot, heat oil over high heat and add garlic, shallots, and plum. Saute ...
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Great Goulash
Goulash is a traditional Hungarian dish that is usually served with egg noodles. But as much as we love eggs, we don't do noodles around here (so go with a veggie side instead). Goulash also usually has a thicker texture than what this recipe will produce due to the exclusion of cornstarch or flour. But don't worry – the flavor is still there! If you can find Hungarian sweet paprika, be sure to use it but you can just use the stuff at your local grocery store too.
Great Goulash
2 lbs Stew meat ((Go for either beef or buffalo. Hell use venison if you’re the huntin’ type.))1 yellow onion ((large, ...
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How To Make Spanish Rice
This is an excerpt from Los Paleo: Mexican Paleo Recipes.
How To Make Spanish Rice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMFe3yH6mZg
For the full Spanish Rice recipe + 41 more great paleo takes on mexican classics, check out Los Paleo. ...
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The Ultimate Guide To Pairing Herbs & Spices
The Ultimate Guide To Pairing Herbs & Spices
One of the best things about the paleo diet is that it gives those who follow it a tremendous amount of options when it comes to pairing herbs and spices with foods. While not all of the foods on this infographic are paleo, there are some great suggestions for the ones that are.
Fish and shellfish are basically a blank slate when it comes to herbs and spices
Vegetables can accommodate virtually any herb or spice, which can add something new to the veggies that you may be tired of
Beef and poultry are always solid choices for trying out new herbs and spices
Pick a few spices below and try ...
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Pineapple Ginger Paleo Pot Roast
Cooking with a crock pot is so simple. Just throw the ingredients into the pot, set the cooking level (I almost always use "low"), and then wait. Sometimes the waiting is the hardest part, especially with this delicious version of paleo pot roast. The pineapple does not over power with sweetness and if you like ginger, don't be afraid to increase the amount listed below. The long cooking time makes all of the flavors subtle and the meat finishes pull-apart-tender and juicy. Yum.
Pineapple Ginger Paleo Pot Roast
3 lbs Pot roast20 oz can Pineapple in pineapple juice1 yellow onion ...
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